# Chilean national university sports championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-national-university-sports-championships
> Updated: 2026-10-04T12:00:42.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 National University Championships in Chile resulted in multiple podium finishes for the University of Chile across various locations, including Antofagasta, Santiago, and Valdivia.

In the chess competition, the university team secured second place overall. Individual medalists included César Chacón, who won silver in the classical category, and Maximiliano Galleguillos, who earned bronze in both classical and blitz formats. The university also achieved success in judo with a bronze medal and in cross country with two team medals.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: University of Chile wins medals in national university championships

The University of Chile secured multiple medals in chess, cross country, and judo during the 2026 National University Championships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-chile-wins-medals-in-national-university-championships

### 2026-09-23: Guatemala hosts first National University Sports Games chess competition

Chess debuted at the first National University Sports Games 2026 in Guatemala, with UVG student José Pinzón winning the men's division.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-hosts-first-national-university-sports-games-chess-competition

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