Francisco Lupi (March 6, 1920 – January 14, 1954Sufrágio, Francisco Lupi) was a Portuguese chess master.
In January 1940, he lost a game to Alexander Alekhine in Estoril (it was a blindfold simultaneous display, Alekhine played blindfold against eight of the best Portuguese players). In February 1940, he drew a game with Alekhine in Estoril (simultaneous display). Lupi was a noted Portuguese player during World War II. During the forties and early fifties, he played tournaments and many simultaneous exhibitions in Spain. In Spring 1945, he lost a match against Ramón Rey Ardid (+1 –5 =0) in Zaragoza (Saragossa). He took part in the International Chess Tournament of Gijon -1945 and 1946-; Lupi had lost his game with Alekhine. In August 1945, he tied for 3rd-4th in Sabadell (Alekhine won); Lupi had lost his game with Alekhine. In Autumn 1945, he won, ahead of Alekhine, in Cáceres (Lupi beat Alekhine). In January 1946, he lost a match to Alekhine (+1 –2 =1) in Estoril, Portugal. This was Alekhine's very last competition.
In 1946, he finished last at the London B–Tournament, scoring 2.5/11 (+1 =3 =7); Max Euwe won. In 1951, he played in Madrid (Pablo Morán won). Lupi died in Madrid in January 1954.
References
External links Francisco Lupi at chessgames.com Francisco Lupi at 365Chess.com Chess Notes No. 4388 about Francisco Lupi