Venezuela chess team wins five medals in Santo Domingo 2026, securing second place and outperforming traditional regional powers. Venezuela chess team and the medal runThe standout performer for the Venezuela chess team was Félix Ynojosa, who won gold in the men’s blitz event on the first board. His result also confirmed that Venezuela chess team has developed players capable of handling the pressure of elite regional events. For the Venezuela chess team, the strong finish reinforces its standing in a sport often overlooked in broader medal coverage. In that sense, Venezuela chess team is not only collecting medals, but also helping strengthen the future of the sport domestically.