Team Building and Xmas Party 2009

2009 Singapore Challenger Final Ranking

Youngsters in, Filipino Rules! ...

in the just concluded Challengers Championship 2009 which was held as part of the 2009 Singapore International Open Chess Festival organized by the Singapore Chess Federation, in cooperation with the Asian Chess Federation, the Singapore Sports Council and the ASEAN Chess Academy.

Congratulations to Jedara Docena, my friend Paulo Bersamina, Mari Joseph 'MJ' Turqueza and Christy Lamiel Bernales who made it to the top 5. Congratulations also to my teamate Jean Karen who made it to the top 20 and by beating the top seed player on this event. To my fellow kiddie chess players and friends Samantha Glo Revita, Stephen Rome Pangilinan, Bong Branzuela, Jeth Romy Morado, Mira Mirano, Shania Mae Mendoza, and Jesca Docena... Mabuhay!

Docena rules Cabrido Memorial Cup

The 2nd Cabrido Memorial Cup was held in honor of National Master Victor Cabrido, a former Meralco employee who was said to be one of the early trainers of reigning World Champion Vishy Anand of India. It was a tournament for Lopez Group children sponsored by Meralco chairman Manuel M. Lopez and featured Paulo Bersamina, siblings Jerome, Jolina and Jefferson Saltorio, Rhal Sol Cruz and some 40 other participants. The Cabrido Memorial Cup aims to develop the chess skills of children en route to a college scholarship in the mold of Joseph Bersamina, who is now a freshman scholar at Far Eastern University and Joanah Saltorio, a sophomore at National University. The exciting one-day event was won by former RP age group champion Jerad Docena (left, playing against Darryl Samantila).

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Idol Wesley shocks super GM Ivanchuk

Wesley So shocks super GM Ivanchuk in World Chess Cup

Yes! Idol Wesley, you just did it! We are So proud to be a Filipino chess player. Did I just knock out Vassily Ivanchuk?? Actually this pictures of Weslesy so was taken before the game. (picture lifted from ChessBase.com)

LONE FILIPINO survivor GM Wesley So (2460) upset the current no. 12 in FIDE’s top 100 list, Ukraine’s GM Vassily Ivanchuk (2739), in the first game of their scheduled two-game match in the World Chess Cup at Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, on Tuesday.

Handling the Black pieces, So beat the higher-rated Ivanchuk in yet another French Defense struggle that saw both players choosing sidelines over known continuations. The game proceeded into a previously played line but Ivanchuk deviated on move 13, sacrificing his d-pawn but setting some complications over the board, resulting in some material imbalance.Ivanchuk refused a draw through a perpetual check on the 23rd move but was soon lost as So consolidated his material advantage en route to a 39-move victory.

So only needs a draw in the next game tomorrow to advance to the third round when he could face the winner of the match between USA’s GM Gata Kamsky (2695) and China’s GM Zhou Weiqi (2603).So is already guaranteed $10,000 which could possibly increase to $16,000 for reaching the third round.

National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) President Prospero "Butch" Pichay Jr. lauded So’s performance, "Wesley made the country proud. It’s no joke if you beat one of the greatest top chess players in the world. We (at NCFP) hope Wesley can hold the momentum," said Pichay. -- MB

(news from Business World Online 11/26/09 Wesley So shocks super GM Ivanchuk in World Chess Cup)

Master Caliber Chess Tournament Rapid Non Master Open RESULTS

Master Caliber Chess Tournament Rapid Non Master
November 14, 2009
Amoranto Sports Complex Badminton Court in Quezon City

FINAL RANKINGS AFTER SEVEN ROUNDS

Rk. Name Pts.
1 CANTONJOS Allan 7 - Champion
2 LEGASPI Gary 6.5
3 AREQUE Jerry 6
4 ABAS Esmael 6
5 MARIANO Nelson III 5.5
6 NAZARIO Marc Christian 5.5
7 MONTOYA Edsel 5.5
8 RICANA Leo 5.5
9 FERNANDEZ Dandel 5.5
10 HERNANDEZ Lourecel 5.5
11 SALCEDO Richilieu Iii 5.5
12 ABELGAS Roel 5
13 ARGUELLES Efren 5
14 PANOPIO Jr Rodolfo 5
15 TURQUEZA Mari Joseph 5
16 GUMILA Narciso 5
17 METRIO Michael 5
18 MARCUS Fratkin 5
19 TIU Sherwin 5
20 UBANAN Nazario 5 ----- last player in top 20 ------
21 DUNGCA Ryan 5
22 SALUTAN Melvin 5
23 CUA Shercila 5
24 JIMENEZ Ricardo 4.5
25 GARCIA Garry 4.5
26 MAYOR Jenny 4.5
27 BIAG Ivan Gil 4.5
28 PAGUITAL Macapagal 4.5
29 DELA PENA Ric 4.5
30 PANLILIO Francis 4.5
31 AQUINO Jose Jr 4.5
32 DACANAY Steven James 4.5
33 GALAN Jan Nigel 4.5
34 SAN JUAN Dennis 4.5
35 ABUCEJO Jesse 4
36 ARROYO Christian 4
37 SO KUA Timothy John 4
38 SOMBILON Lyndon 4
39 PALERMO Ferdinand 4
40 LABAY Rainier 4
41 VILLA Ervil 4
42 VASSALO Revin 4
43 VALLEDOR Clement 4
44 GUYA Ali 4
45 EMPERADO Emmanuel 4
46 SAMANTILA Daryl 4 ------ Top Kiddy
47 TRASFIERO Eugene 4
48 ALDAVE Geonard 4
49 SIMBORIO Marc 4
50 DOCENA Jerad 4
51 CAMPOSANO Agripino 4
52 PALOMO Jenny Rose 4
53 SORIANO Tristan 4
54 LUMIDAO Mervin 4
55 MEDINA Vince Angelo 4
56 ADANTE Ibaryu 4
57 SERAFICA Jaime 4
58 NEBATO Sheider 4
59 PEREZ Narcissus 4
60 GEQUINTO Marianito 4
61 CHAVEZ Antonio Jr 3.5
62 REYES Narguingden 3.5
63 RICAFORT Marlon 3.5
64 WHIGAN Jhun 3.5
65 MORALES Jomar 3.5
66 LAGULA Mc Domenique 3.5
67 MERCADO Joseph 3.5
68 CASTRO Jose 3.5
69 MAGDALAGA Luffe 3.5
70 POLAO Ben 3.5
71 MERCADO Jayson 3.5
72 CUDANIN Michael 3.5
73 EVANGELISTA Paul Robert 3.5
74 DIVINAGRACIA Alvin 3.5
75 VALENZUELA Nigel Keruvin 3.5
76 DELOS SANTOS Tyrone 3
77 VILLANUEVA Vic Neil 3
78 CAMPOS Eduardo Jr. 3
79 CHUA Emil 3
80 DOCENA Jedara 3
81 VILLANUEVA Jerome 3
82 CORONEL Aldous Ray 3
83 VISCA Jayson 3
84 SORIA Marguel 3
85 COCJIN Joel 3
86 CASIL Daniel Jr 3
87 NUDALO Gerry Paul 3
88 MANZANERO Stephen 3
89 SENORA Ronna Reigner 3
90 JOSE R Y 3
91 BARCELONA Jojo 3
92 SEGALES Alejandro 3
93 CALVARIO Emily 3
94 MORTOS Angelina 3
95 ROQUE Rowel 3
96 ENRIQUEZ Jean Karen 3
97 PEREZ Remdee 3
98 CRISTE Jaime 2.5
99 DELA CRUZ Richard 2.5
100 AVILES Anthony 2.5
101 MAULION Leoncio 2.5
102 ALORA Verth 2.5
103 MIRANO Kevin 2.5
104 INGCAD Mark Oliver 2.5
105 COBSILEN Clifford 2.5
106 SEBASTIAN Ronnie 2.5
107 PEREZ Mirham 2.5
108 LUMBERA Boy 2.5
109 CAÑADA Crissa 2.5
110 MEDINA Lovelyn 2.5
111 MARGARITO John Eric 2.5
112 VISPERAS Samuel 2.5
113 AZUELA Noel 2
114 RAPANOT Alfredo 2
115 CARINO Raul 2
116 ABEDIN Murell 2
117 GALANG Theresa Marie 2
118 SORILLA Roberto 2
119 BAYBAY Jerome 2
120 VILLA Enrica 2
121 MORSALIM Momin 2
122 PEREZ Daniel 2
123 BRILLANTES Victor 1.5
124 PITERO Paterno 1.5
125 LIM Samsom Sr. 1.5
126 GUZMAN Romy 1.5
127 DE GUZMAN Dennis 1.5
128 BERNARDINO Faye 1
129 CURA Ronald 1
130 HUGO Leonard 1
131 SANTOS Jennivie 1
132 TATAD Joel 0
133 ESTABILLO Ely John 0
134 SACUEZA Lizel 0

BLOCKING MY PALARO NCR MEET ELIGIBILITY

After the Ateneo`s Leviste Cup here comes another misfortune.

I been wanting very much to join the Palarong Pambansa but I can`t even join the Manila Meet Elimination because they keep on blocking my entry twice already. We have actually spent time, effort and money in completing my papers like the NSO birth certificates, dental and medical certificates, form 137, pictures and coach eligibility requirements. The reason was, I have no team mates. Our school should submit 4 players to be meet the eligibility, according to the teachers(?) of P. Gomez Elementary School and as instructed by Palaro NCR committee. Players who were assigned in board 3 and 4 have the slimmest chance to win over those in board 1 and 2. Why? We observed that player assigned in board 1 got several chances to rebound from losses. If he lost in board 1, he is given a chance to play with board 2 and if he wins he retains in board 1. Or if he still lost a game in board 2, he plays with board 3 and if he wins he rebounds again to his original board. And after the tournament was finished the committee will only get 2 individual players and not by team. So, what is that for? This only benefitted the board 1 player. For once, we have witnessed who managed the actual tournament? The mother as tournament committee, the father as arbiter and the child as board 1 player.

Who is dominaning the NCR meet? And why they keep on blocking our entry? According to some palaro veterans when a player wins in the city or municipality level they are already entitled to an allowance and complete uniform, and his coach also received the same benefit. When a player makes it to the NCR level they are entitled to a much bigger allowance, and that included of the coach plus the chaperon and another allowance during the Palarong Pambansa meet. Is these father-mother-son tandem afraid of being defeated? And afraid of lossing the opportunity that they been enjoying for years already.

And here they go again, this family again dominated the Manila meet which is happening now. My friend said there are only 7 players in the Manila Elimination, 4 players from a public school and the other 3 players from different schools. Where is the team eligibility here they are talking about? These people are just fooling us.

I think I have to wait till next year when their son graduated from elementary, or I have to wait for 2 more years when I enter high school and when I already have teamates. But this is still questionable. What if this coincide with the UAAP event? Well, I am still hoping... and hope somebody who have connection to the higher authority will investigate on this problem.

2009 ONE MANILA NON-MASTER RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT RESULT

2009 ONE MANILA NON-MASTER RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT

Tournament Director : CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ
Chief or supervising arbiter : NM ROBERT SUELO JR
Arbiter : ALFRED MIRANDA, ROY MADAYAG
Town : SM CITY MANILA
Rating-Ø : 1495
Date : 2009/10/25
Final Ranking
Rank Name Rtg Pts Res. BH. SB. Fide vict
1 ROQUE Merben 2216 6½ 0 35 30.25 27 6 CHAMPION
2 ARROYO Christian 2083 6½ 0 33½ 30.25 27½ 6
3 MARIANO Nelson III 2068 6½ 0 30 26.75 27½ 6
4 TIU Sherwin 0 6½ 0 28½ 23.25 25 6
5 GARCIA Garry 1944 6½ 0 24½ 21.25 27½ 6
6 SALCEDO Richelieu III 2000 6 0 32½ 26.00 24 6 TOP JUNIOR
7 ARGUELLES Efren 2003 6 0 31½ 25.00 26 6
8 AQUINO Jose Jr. 2051 6 0 31 24.00 25 6
9 VISCA Jayson 1985 6 0 27 22.00 22 6
10 AREQUE Jerry 1951 6 0 27 20.00 24 6
11 NUDALO Gerry Paul 1894 6 0 26 25.00 21 6
12 DUNGCA Ryan 2033 6 0 25 21.50 22 6
13 PAEZ Alfredo 2048 5½ 0 31 23.25 22½ 5
14 EVANGELISTA Ritchie 2112 5½ 0 31 22.00 23 5
15 SALUTAN Melvin 0 5½ 0 29½ 21.50 22 5
16 INGCAD Mark Oliver 1969 5½ 0 28½ 20.25 21½ 5
17 OCAMPO Jose Nino 1945 5½ 0 28 19.00 22½ 5
18 DIAZ Conrado 0 5½ 0 25½ 19.75 19½ 5
19 CAMINONG Chester 1829 5 0 34½ 22.50 22 5
20 YUMEN Rex 0 5 0 33 20.00 25 5
21 MAYOR Jenny 2093 5 0 32½ 19.50 25 5
22 DOCENA Jerad 1954 5 0 31½ 21.50 22½ 4 TOP KIDDIE
23 GONZALES Felix II 0 5 0 31½ 20.00 21 5
24 RICAFORT Marlon 2026 5 0 31½ 19.00 24 5
25 UBANAN Nazario 2052 5 0 31 20.00 24 5
26 CRISTE Jaime 0 5 0 30½ 21.50 19 5
27 CUA Sherily 2093 5 0 30 21.00 19 5 TOP LADY
28 ABAS Esmael 1943 5 0 30 16.00 23 5
29 ALORA Verth 1984 5 0 29½ 19.75 19½ 4
30 GALAN Jan Nigel 2005 5 0 29 20.00 19 5
31 ABUCEJO Jesse 1798 5 0 29 18.50 20 5
32 CACHO Robert 1875 5 0 28½ 18.00 20 5
33 BIRON Roberto 1991 5 0 28 18.00 21½ 4
34 CAMPOSANO Agrifino 1991 5 0 28 17.50 19 5 TOP SENIOR
35 JIMENEZ Ricardo 1973 5 0 27½ 20.00 15 5
36 PARAGUA MarcVoltaire 0 5 0 27½ 17.50 22 5
37 MAULION Leoncio Jr. 1900 5 0 27½ 17.00 19 5 TOP SR 2
38 MARAMAG Renato 0 5 0 27½ 16.50 19 5
39 GRAVILLO Norvin 1821 5 0 27½ 15.00 19 5
40 GAMIS Emir 0 5 0 27 19.25 19½ 4
41 SAN JUAN Willy 0 5 0 27 18.00 19 5 TOP SR 3
42 SORIANO Tristan 2011 5 0 26½ 18.00 16 5
43 CASIL Daniel Jr. 1700 5 0 26 17.00 18 5
44 MEDINA Vince Angelo 1898 5 0 26 16.25 20 4
45 SOLER Quinna Louise 1879 5 0 26 14.50 19 5 TOP LADY 2
46 MERCADO Jayson 1981 5 0 25½ 16.00 21½ 4
47 ROJANO Juan Jr. 1942 5 0 24½ 17.00 20 5 TOP SR 4
48 FERNANDEZ Dandel 1943 5 0 24 15.00 21 5
49 MARCHADO Mark John 0 5 0 24 14.00 18 5
50 CURA Ronald 0 5 0 23 14.25 16½ 4
51 PITERO Paterno 1906 5 0 19½ 13.00 16 5 TOP SR 5
52 DACANAY StevenJames1867 4½ 0 34 20.00 19½ 3
53 AVILES Peter 0 4½ 0 31½ 18.25 18 3
54 IBANEZ Piokit 0 4½ 0 30 18.75 19 4
55 PALERMO Ferdinand 1903 4½ 0 30 16.25 22½ 4
56 DE LOS SANTOS Tyrone0 4½ 0 28 14.75 17½ 4
57 COCJIN Joel 1900 4½ 0 28 14.25 20 4
58 VALLEDOR Clement 1945 4½ 0 27 14.00 21 3
59 FUERTE Vincent Joseph1759 4½ 0 26½ 13.25 16½ 4
60 LARGO Bengt 2120 4½ 0 26½ 12.25 18½ 4
61 HERNANDEZ Lourecel 1702 4½ 0 26 14.75 18½ 4
62 MEDINA Gerlyn 0 4½ 0 23 13.25 15½ 4
63 CRISTOBAL Kristian Paulo1893 4½ 0 23 11.75 14½ 4
64 ABELGAS Roel 2026 4 0 33½ 16.00 22 4
65 AVILES Anthony 0 4 0 33 17.00 17 4
66 MONTOYA Edsel 2082 4 0 33 15.00 21 4
67 MERCADO Joseph 1933 4 0 32 15.50 21 4
68 CUA Shercila 2045 4 0 31 16.00 22 4
69 SAN JUAN Dennis 2058 4 0 30½ 13.00 22 4
70 FRONDA Jan Jodilyn 1931 4 0 30½ 12.75 19½ 3
71 REYES Ferdinand Jr. 1902 4 0 28½ 13.00 15 3
72 ABEDIN Harell 0 4 0 28½ 12.25 18 3
73 GUMAMA Malik 1907 4 0 28½ 10.00 20 4
74 MANZANERO Stephen 1839 4 0 28 14.00 19 4
75 BERCADEL Cris 0 4 0 28 14.00 14 4
76 VILLANUEVA Jerome 0 4 0 28 13.50 17 4
77 SEBASTIAN Ronnie 1801 4 0 28 12.50 17 4
78 DACULLA Sherwin 0 4 0 28 11.00 14 4
79 FAELDONIA Ernie 0 4 0 28 11.00 12 4
80 SANCHEZ Daniel Elijah 1827 4 0 27½ 14.00 19 3
81 GUYA Ali 0 4 0 27½ 14.00 17 3
82 YAP Vincent Aldrin 1757 4 0 27½ 13.00 17 4
83 ACOL Edgar 0 4 0 27 13.50 20 4
84 BARCELONA Jojo 0 4 0 27 11.00 15 4
85 POLAO Ben 1945 4 0 27 9.50 20 4
86 ENRIQUEZ Jean Karen 0 4 0 26½ 14.00 13 4
87 SOLER Nico Ocinne 1932 4 0 26½ 13.50 18 4
88 CAGADAS Christian 0 4 0 26½ 11.00 13 4
89 MEDRANO Christian 0 4 0 26 13.00 17 3
90 SALMORIN Gene 2015 4 0 26 12.00 20 4
91 LUTERO Giemar 0 4 0 26 12.00 14 4
92 PELAYO Ergin Nigel 1795 4 0 26 10.00 18 4
93 AGBUNAG Ryan 0 4 0 25½ 12.50 15 4
94 BARCELON Bryan 0 4 0 25½ 12.00 13 4
95 SIMBORIO Marc 0 4 0 25½ 11.50 17½ 3
96 AUREUS Alberto 0 4 0 25½ 11.50 14 4
97 BONIFACIO Mark 1899 4 0 25 13.00 14 4
98 MELICANO Kris Angelique1731 4 0 25 11.00 17 4
99 DANDAY Jayson 0 4 0 25 10.50 11 4
100 BAYRON Benjamin 0 4 0 24½ 10.00 12 4
101 DELA PENA Ric 0 4 0 24 12.75 13 3
102 SANTIAGO Reggie Mel 1876 4 0 24 12.50 16 4
103 LAGO Rio Mar 0 4 0 24 11.00 15 4
104 MENDOZA Jonathan 0 4 0 24 9.00 15 4
105 COLASITO Marvin 0 4 0 23½ 12.00 16 4
106 PETEROS Jason 0 4 0 23½ 11.50 15 4
107 EVANGELISTA Paul Robertt1847 4 0 23½ 7.50 16 4
108 PASCUA Anatoly 0 4 0 23 12.75 14½ 3
109 SUEDE Mikee Charlene 1942 4 0 23 9.25 17½ 3
110 MARQUEZ Alex 0 4 0 22½ 11.00 14 4
111 CANADA Crissa 1602 4 0 22½ 10.50 15½ 4
112 SAMANTILA Daryl Unix 0 4 0 22½ 10.50 15 4
113 LUCHINA Christian 0 4 0 21½ 10.00 14 4
114 GARINGALAO Sherwin 0 4 0 21½ 9.50 13 4
115 GUERA Romie Lord 1843 4 0 21½ 8.00 14 4
116 GALAGATE Wilfredo 0 4 0 21½ 8.00 10 4
117 FRONDA Jude Emil 1999 4 0 21½ 7.50 14 4
118 GETIZO Jimmy 0 4 0 21 12.00 14 4
119 MAGDALAGA Felipe 0 4 0 21 8.75 14 3
120 SO KUA Timothy John 1736 4 0 20 10.50 13 4
121 VILLA Enrica 0 4 0 19½ 9.50 12 4
122 AREOLA Ellie Jones 0 4 0 19 9.00 12 4
123 MUSA Emerenciano 0 4 0 17 7.00 10 4
124 PAGUITAL Macapagal 2068 3½ 0 29½ 11.75 19½ 3
125 LACUBAR Jaime 0 3½ 0 29 12.75 17 3
126 VALEROS Junar 1933 3½ 0 27½ 7.75 15½ 3
127 VALENZUELA Nigel 0 3½ 0 26½ 11.50 16½ 3
128 RUBIO Lloyd 0 3½ 0 25 7.25 18 3
129 GERON Crizelle 1942 3½ 0 24½ 8.75 16 3
130 PEREZ Adrian 1999 3½ 0 24½ 8.00 13½ 3
131 CALVARIO Emilu Antonio 0 3½ 0 24 10.25 12 3
132 SIMON Ferdinand 0 3½ 0 23½ 7.00 11 3
133 QUIMSON Ronilo 0 3½ 0 22½ 7.25 12 3
134 MADRIAGA Jose 0 3½ 0 21½ 8.25 11½ 3
135 RIVERA Daisy 1815 3½ 0 19½ 6.75 11 3
136 MARCELLANA Mark James 0 3½ 0 17½ 6.00 12 3
137 IGNACIO Mark Nino 0 3 0 30½ 11.50 16 3
138 DELFIN Andrew 1784 3 0 30 12.00 18 3
139 NAVARRO Joseph 1732 3 0 29½ 10.00 16 3
140 PADRIGONE Manolito 1917 3 0 29 10.00 15 3
141 BANDOLA Sandy 0 3 0 29 9.00 15 3
142 TRASFIERO Eugene 1702 3 0 28½ 10.00 15 3
143 BALMACEDA Joseph 0 3 0 28½ 9.00 14 3
144 TIU Stephen 0 3 0 27 11.00 16 3
145 RUAYA Virgen Gil 0 3 0 27 8.50 16 3
146 CABO Emmanuel 0 3 0 27 8.00 12 3
147 ABAN Ronald 0 3 0 26½ 10.50 13½ 2
148 TUBIANOSA Liolen 2082 3 0 26½ 9.75 16½ 2
149 CALAR Erwin 1899 3 0 26½ 8.00 17 3
150 CRUZ Renato 1696 3 0 26½ 8.00 15 3
151 PEREZ Mirham 0 3 0 26 9.00 12 3
152 SANCHEZ Elizer 1919 3 0 26 7.50 17 3
153 COBSILEN Clifford Jr. 1666 3 0 25½ 9.00 15 3
154 PUNZALAN Michael 0 3 0 25½ 5.50 18 3
155 DABLEO Arvin 1878 3 0 25 12.00 14 3
156 UCOL Shielo Marie 0 3 0 25 9.50 13½ 2
157 CABUAL Gino Divino 0 3 0 25 8.00 12 3
158 FRATKIN Marcus 0 3 0 25 7.00 16 3
159 STA. ANA Moises 0 3 0 25 6.50 16 3
160 FRANCISCO Jonathan 0 3 0 24 6.00 9 3
161 MOLINES Mina Angelica0 3 0 23½ 8.50 10 3
162 SORIANO Mariano 0 3 0 23½ 7.00 13 3
163 ESPARAGOZA Elthon Adam Jamie 0 3 0 23½ 6.00 8 3
164 FUERTE Mary Joyce 1659 3 0 23 7.50 12 3
165 MENDOZA Kathleen 1779 3 0 23 7.00 12 3
166 VISPERAS Samuel 0 3 0 23 6.50 12 3
167 SAN ANTONIO Paulo Angeline 0 3 0 23 6.50 11 2
168 MARIANO Harold 1890 3 0 23 6.00 14 3
169 AGUSTIN Jade 0 3 0 23 5.50 12 3
170 HILARIO Rolando 0 3 0 23 5.00 11 3
171 BAYBAY Jerome Angelo 1758 3 0 22½ 7.00 10 3
172 CORAJE Hiezel 1754 3 0 22½ 6.00 12 3
173 UY Philip Andrew 0 3 0 22 6.00 13 3
174 MAYOR LJ 0 3 0 21½ 7.00 11 3
175 RAMILLA Ramel 1910 3 0 21½ 6.50 8 3
176 CORTES Essah Mae 0 3 0 21½ 5.50 11 3
177 OSENA Alexis Anne 1335 3 0 21 5.50 11½ 2
178 RAGADIO Marco Alas 0 3 0 21 5.00 10 3
179 SIDAYA Jollibee 0 3 0 20½ 7.50 10 3
180 HALILI Jess 1672 3 0 20½ 7.00 11 3
181 RILLORAZA Israelito 0 3 0 20½ 6.50 11 3
182 VISCA Jessica 1844 3 0 19½ 5.50 14 3
183 PASCUA Romulo 0 3 0 19½ 5.00 12 3
184 PEREZ Giane April 0 3 0 19½ 5.00 8 3
185 PEQUE Shevalyn 1843 3 0 19 5.00 10 3
186 SAQUILAYAN Drexter 0 3 0 18½ 3.00 10 3
187 REBOLDELA Bel 0 3 0 18 5.00 10 3
188 TAN Weng 1719 3 0 18 3.50 6 3
189 MOJAR Benjamin 0 3 0 17 5.00 6 3
190 SALTORIO Jolina Mae 0 3 0 17 3.00 6 3
191 GO George 0 3 0 14½ 6.00 6 3
192 ENRIQUEZ Dario 0 2½ 0 27 8.00 13 2
193 GUHITING Johnny 0 2½ 0 26½ 8.75 11 2
194 BAUTISTA Vangielyn 0 2½ 0 24½ 5.25 8½ 2
195 FOPALAN Robby Dedrick 1758 2½ 0 24 7.00 13 2
196 CRUZ Jared 1675 2½ 0 22½ 4.50 11½ 2
197 PASCUAL Orlando 0 2½ 0 22 6.75 12½ 2
198 REYES Ferdinand Sr. 0 2½ 0 22 6.00 11 1
199 SALTORIO Jerome 1612 2½ 0 22 5.00 9 2
200 LEONARDO Melvin 0 2½ 0 22 3.75 10 2
201 SAN JUAN Maximo 0 2½ 0 21½ 5.50 7½ 2
202 ELEVERA Jedel 0 2½ 0 21½ 5.25 6½ 2
203 INGLES Clark Kenneth 0 2½ 0 19½ 4.25 7 2
204 SALTORIO Joannah Marie 1679 2½ 0 17½ 3.75 6½ 2
205 EMPERADO Emmanuel 0 2 0 30½ 10.00 12 2
206 ESTRELLA Eduardo 1957 2 0 28 9.50 13 2
207 PEQUE Mersky 1768 2 0 27 4.75 10½ 1
208 TIEMPO Danilo Jr. 1819 2 0 26½ 5.75 11½ 1
209 LIGON Francis 0 2 0 26 8.00 13 2
210 FLORES Jerome 0 2 0 26 5.00 7 2
211 CHUA Emil 1912 2 0 25 6.00 12 2
212 TUCAY Ronald 0 2 0 25 5.00 13 2
213 DOLLETE Albert 0 2 0 24 6.00 12 2
214 FIGUEROA Romulo 0 2 0 24 3.00 8 2
215 LEGASPI Gary 2020 2 0 23½ 7.00 13 2
216 CABAGAY Emil Jr. 0 2 0 22½ 3.00 9 2
217 ORBON Romel 0 2 0 22 2.00 8 2
218 LOZANO Arvie 1774 2 0 21½ 5.00 11 2
219 CASTRO Edwin 0 2 0 21½ 5.00 8 2
220 ALMUETE Alvin 0 2 0 21½ 3.00 11 2
221 ABO Jonathan 0 2 0 21 5.00 9 2
222 GERONIMO Noel 0 2 0 21 4.00 7 2
223 MAYO Rodolfo Jr. 0 2 0 21 3.50 8 2
224 BAGAYNA Magellan 1751 2 0 20½ 3.50 8 2
225 PASASADABA Oliver 0 2 0 20 3.00 7 2
226 ASPA Duke Spencer 0 2 0 19½ 3.00 5 2
227 CABILES Aron Adrian 0 2 0 19 5.00 7 2
228 ILAO Patrick 0 2 0 19 2.75 8½ 1
229 BIASORA Raul Jr. 0 2 0 18½ 5.00 6 2
230 GERONIMO Angelo 0 2 0 18½ 3.00 5 2
231 MARCELLANA Jan Erlson 0 2 0 18½ 1.00 4 2
232 MANGUL Junail 0 2 0 18 4.00 7 2
233 AMORES Irich 0 2 0 17½ 2.00 7 2
234 CASTILLO Rafael 0 2 0 17½ 1.00 3 2
235 NUNEZ Tennyson Albert 0 2 0 16½ 4.00 8 2
236 BACUTAN Ma. Carmelita 0 2 0 16½ 1.00 3 2
237 PATINDOL Kenneth 0 2 0 16½ 0.50 5 2
238 RAGADIO Erwin 0 2 0 14 1.00 4 1
239 CAUNTE Juancho 1937 1½ 0 30½ 6.50 9½ 1
240 GUERRERO Chester Brian 0 1½ 0 26 6.00 9½ 1
241 MENDOZA Rodolfo 1870 1½ 0 24 4.75 9½ 1
242 BALAGA Cirilone 0 1½ 0 24 3.50 10 1
243 DELFIN Joel 0 1½ 0 23½ 5.00 7½ 1
244 MARQUEZ Ivan Czar 1671 1½ 0 22 4.25 7 1
245 SAQUING Janine 1711 1½ 0 19½ 4.25 7 1
246 GERVACIO Genfel 0 1½ 0 17½ 2.25 6½ 1
247 CABILES Albert Kenth 0 1½ 0 17½ 0.75 5 1
248 ECHEVARRIA Ronald 0 1 0 29 4.00 6 1
249 JIMENEZ Roland 0 1 0 25½ 6.00 7 1
250 CALVELO Jelvis 0 1 0 23 2.00 6 1
251 GALANG Jay-el 0 1 0 22½ 3.00 6 1
252 FRANCISCO Robert 0 1 0 21½ 2.00 5 1
253 FRANCO Nerlo 0 1 0 21 3.00 4 1
254 GEQUINTO Marianito 0 1 0 20 3.00 6 1
255 ELSTEINE Tucker Howard 0 1 0 20 3.00 4 1
256 ABO Joshua 0 1 0 20 0.00 1 1
257 MACABUHAY Jonard 1832 1 0 16½ 0.50 4 1
258 YONGZON Michael 0 1 0 13½ 1.00 6 1
259 AGUILAR Noel 0 ½ 0 26 2.00 3 0
260 AGUILAR Niel 0 ½ 0 20½ 0.25 3 0
261 MANO Rey Marlon 0 ½ 0 18 0.75 2 0
262 MAGNO Mark John 0 ½ 0 18 0.25 3 0
263 FELIA Michella 0 0 0 23½ 0.00 0 0
264 FERNANDEZ Jesus 0 0 0 18½ 0.00 0 0
265 BANGCAYA Evelio 0 0 0 16½ 0.00 0 0
266 GUERRERO Angel 0 0 0 16½ 0.00 0 0

1st NM Cabrido Memorial Cup Result

Related readings:
Docena Tops 1st Cabrido Memorial Cup
Jerad Docena Tops Cabrido Memorial Chess Cup

FINAL RANKINGS AFTER CROSS-OVER SEMI-FINAL ROUND.
Champion - Jerad Docena
1st Runner-up - Paulo Bersamina
2nd Runner-up - Jean Karen Enriquez
3rd Runner-up - Daryl Unix Samantila

Category winners were Rhal Sol Cruz (Best Meralco Kiddie), Jolina Saltorio (Best Meralco Lady), and Jerome Saltorio (Best Meralco High School).

INTERIM RANKINGS AFTER THE FIVE-ROUND ELIMINATIONS

Rg. Name Pkte
1 Enriquez Karen 4½
2 Samantila Daryl Unix 4
3 Bersamina Paulo 4
4 Docena Jerad 4
5 Yaon Michelle 4
6 Saltorio Jerome 4
7 Cerrado Jo Nikka 3½
8 Viernes Tucker Howard 3½
9 De Jesus Normel 3
10 Saltorio Jefferson 3
11 Ruaya Virgen Gil 3
12 Cruz Renato 3
13 Gutierrez III Dennis 3
14 Docena Jesca 3
15 Gravillo Narciso 3
16 Monteza Jomarie 3
17 De Leon Luke Matthew 2½
18 Sol Cruz Rhal 2½
19 Gutierrez Dennis Jr 2
20 Alcantara Michael 2
21 Marcos Jett 2
22 Patindol Kenneth 2
23 Marcos JV 2
24 Abajon Jonalyn 2
25 Saltorio Jolina 2
26 Salazar John Emil 2
27 Gutierrez Mikaela 1½
28 Mejia Gio 1½
29 Espada Jenny 1½
30 Go Keith Stephanie 1
31 Go Patricia Stephanie 1
32 Soto Lyzza Marie 1
33 Serwelas Mike Gerald ½
34 Retonda Raymart Aaron ½

With NM Andrew Vasquez as the chief arbiter with the help of journalist NM Marlon Bernardino and International Arbiter NM Erwin Carag and Rusticbull of Malibay Chess Club; his blog is now known as Chess Windows.
GM Bong Villamayor took time to visit the kids and see how they played.
The very successful event was hosted by the Meralco Chess Club president Rolly Sol Cruz and Mr. Lilet Bersamina, in honor the late NM Cabrido of Meralco Chess Club.

Morazo, Medina rule Shell chess final

(The Philippine Star) Updated October 13, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - John Ranel Morazo turned a big break into a winning moment, stunning the top two seeds to capture the juniors title while Vince Angelo Medina ran away with the kiddies crown in the 2009 Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships at SM Megamall last Sunday.

A substitute for fellow Univ. of Baguio student Leonardo Abalos, Morazo surprised second seed and erstwhile unbeaten Jan Emmanuel Garcia in the sixth round then shocked top seed Bryll Arellano in the eighth before toppling Luffe Magdalaga in the final round to clinch the victory.

Abalos topped the Tuguegarao qualifier but was among those trapped by floods in Baguio and failed to make it to the national finals. Morazo took over Abalos spot as fourth placer in the Northern Luzon leg and made the most of his stint, finishing with seven points and bagging the top prize of P30,000 in the 20-and-under category.

The fifth seeded Medina, who scored 4.5 points in the first five rounds of the 14-and-under division Saturday, sustained his fine form and racked up 3.5 points in the last four rounds, including a crucial upset win over second seed John Tabada in the seventh, to post a two-point victory over No. 1 McDominique Lagula.

The FEU-FERN student wound up with eight points and took home P20,000 plus trophy during the awards rites graced by Pilipinas Shell communications manager Bobby Kanapi and GM Eugene Torre.

Other guests were Nat’l Chess Federation of the Phils. president Butch Pichay, Sankie Simbulan, business and corporate communications manager of Pilipinas Shell, and Mich Cruz, government and media relations manager of Pilipinas Shell.

Paulo Bersamina of Padre Zamora Elem. School in Pasay won the Art Borjal award.

It was an inspiring win indeed for Morazo, a grand finalist in the last four years of the annual event, including the kiddies division in 2005, but never figured in the championship until he missed the grand finals for the first time this year.

Garcia suffered back-to-back losses after sweeping his first five games and dropped out of the juniors division lead. But the top Ateneo bet trounced Giovanni Romero in the eighth round and drew with Joseph Turqueza to salvage second place with 6.5 points worth P20,000.

Happy Birthday IDOL WESLEY!

Better late than never! How hectic our past days was that i forgot to greet my idol on his exact birthday last October 9, 2009. I hope to be like you someday and wanting to meet and have a little chat with you. Happy Happy 16th birthday Idol Wesley!

Results of a Balanced Academics and Chess

I wanted very much to join the 4th PGMA Cup Chess Challenge but need to set priority, my schooling or this chess event. It happened that our summative tests were scheduled during that period and have to chose in either getting the exams or join the tournament.

When you miss school you miss a lot especially if you are a week absent. You would miss class discussions and notes. You also miss homework, quizzes, and tests. You can never make up everything you miss. If you are absent, you are responsible for finding out what you missed. In some important chess events where I really have to be absent and if I would miss a quiz or a test, my parents would talk to my teacher to find out how I can make it up. Then I do my make-up work as soon as possible.

Chess at certain stage and season can be of temporal priority. If you are good in school you can be better in chess. Manage and use chess in our advantage.

My Grade for the 1st grading period in spite of monthly chess tournament, a weekly varsity training and at least a three (3) hour everyday training at home.

A Certificate of Merit being on the top 4 list among Grade 5 Students of Adamson University.

Results of my Diagnostics Tests conducted at Adamson University (Basic Education Dept.)

English Diagnostic Test - Above Average

Math Diagnostic Test - Above Average

Science Diagnostic Test - Above Average

October 18 chess at SM Manila

"One Manila Non-Master Chess Tournament", "Tulak Mo...Sulong Ko.."

7 ROUNDS RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT

Open to all Non-Master Chess players, Kiddies, Juniors, Ladies and Senior players

Date: October 18, 2009 (Sunday) One day event

Registration starts: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Venue: SM Manila

Registration Fee: P 300/player – Kiddies & Ladies - P 200/player

PRIZES:

CHAMPION: P 10,000 cash

2nd Place: P 7,000
3rd Place: P 5,000
4th Place: P 3,000
5th Place: P 1,000
6th-10th Place – P 500 each

Category Winner:

Top Lady - P 1,000
Top Kiddies (12 yrs old below) - P 1,000
Top Junior (18 yrs old below) - P 1,000
Top Senior (50 yrs old above) - P 1,000

For more details contact Coach Chris Rodriguez - 09196551973

Anthony Clemente or Sheila Bactol - 09212740053/0915390672

Typhoon Ondoy aftermath (Perez st. Malabon City)

Pictures were taken Sunday morning.

Chest deep water flood. Two Mario`s goes to Market. Thanks to them we had our foods.

Our neighbor holding unto my tito Arnel`s pedicab as she is being transferred from the chapel going to our house (left). The pedicab was fully submerged into water.Relief goods from some concerned citizen. They were from DZRH but not enough goods were distribute, they were only around 30 bags of goods with some clothings.The chapel underwater. Some residents in our place tried to use the chapel as shelter but come midnight water was already around 7ft deep and they were forced to climb at the rooftop.The chapel, our small plaza and our neighbors after the typhoon. Picture taken Monday afternoon.

Thanks God! it is over...

And thanks so much that friday night we went home to Malabon else we will have a hard time finding a place to sleep in our father`s place in Singalong Manila. At least in Malabon we still find shelter in house second floor. Our appliances were all soaked into flood water. Our refrigerator, sofa set, gas range, computer, my lolo`s bed and things left in the kitchen were all underwater even if they were already been put on top of some chairs. Still the flood unexpectedly rises so high and so fast. It was waist deep inside our house and goes beyond 7ft outside of our house.

Back in Singalong, some of my chess books and many of my materials were all soaked into water and cannot be use anymore. My books in school and some of our clothes and shoes were not saved at once. Our bed were no longer repairable and need replacement because it already collapses. = (

At least no one in the family got hurt and we still able to help others inspite of material damaged. We also need help for repairs of our appliances and need to find time and money to buy computer and then gather all those chess resources again. And many of our kababayans who are less fortunate and who suffers more needs your help.


I would like to use this opportunity to encourage my readers to help the victims of typhoon Ondoy (international code name: Ketsana).

You may send your donations for the flood victims in Manila via PayPal to foundation@abs-cbni.com.

ABS-CBN SAGIP KAPAMILYA 413-2667 / 416-0387 No 13 Examiner Street, Quezon City and/or Sct Bayoran near Hotel Rembrandt and beside Alex III.

Please help our kababayans.

1st Pineda-Santos-Camer Three Division Rapid Chess Tournament

Last Sunday, September 13, 2009, RMHS, the alma mater of Asia`s First GM Eugene Torre was the venue of the 1st Pineda-Santos-Camer Three Division Rapid Chess Tournament. NM Marlon Bernardino is the main man organizer of the said event and it was attended by 229 participants (112 non-master, 86 kiddies and 31 womens players). GM Torre was the event guest speaker and Quezon City councilor’s Bayani Hipol, Vincent Belmonte and Edcel Lagman led the opening rites.

I joined the kiddies category and started my Round 1 in Board 30. I was paired with Gino Divino Cabual and Malcolm Kwok and won the games. I was paired also with Jeremiah Alfonso who settled for 1st runner with 6.5 games and that missing half point was because of our game which ended in a draw.

Board 2 in Round 5, Board 3 in Round 6 and finally climbed to Board 1 in Round 7 with Mc Dominique Lagula. Me having 5.1/2 points and Lagula with 6 points in the final round. It was a difficult game, with 15-15 minutes time and with lots of watchful eyes around us. I always got into panic time with this kind of atmosphere. I should learn to take control of the situation when i got into the same scenario again. I lost in the final round and my flag got down. But I already am a champion, my mother said, even if I lost in the final round.

Noteable happenings:
- Placed fourth runner up in the 14-Under Division and top school player from Adamson.
- Played in Board 1 in the final round.
- With only 1 loss because of under time control in the final round with FEU`s sophomore chess varsity Mc Dominique Lagula, Shell top finalist in Cagayan leg;
- and a draw game with another FEU`s chess varsity Jeremiah Alfonso also a Shell top finalist in NCR leg.
- beat Paul Robert Evangelista, another FEU varsity chess player.

Really, in chess games height or age does not matter.

Final ranking after round 7 (Kiddies Division)
Champion and runner-ups only

Rank Name Pts Bh
1 Lagula, Mc Dominique 7 31 Champion
2 Alfonso, Jeremiah 6.5 28.5 1st runner up
3 Barcelon, Byan 6 36 2nd runner up
4 Ruaya, Virgen Gil 6 33.5 3rd runner up
5 Samantila, Daryl Unix 5.5 35 4th runner up
6 Mejia, Giovanni 5.5 27.5 5th runner up
7 Cerrado, Jo Nikka 5 32 6th runner up
8 Javier, Collins 5 31 7th runner up
9 Cobsilen, Clifford 5 31 8th runner up
10 Paguagan, Nico Adriel 5 30 9th runner up
11 Alcantara, Michael 5 29 10th runner up

Thanks Kuya Marlon for the beautiful trophy. I should have 2, 1 for being the top Adamson player and for being the 4th runner up but instead I only got 1. But I think I got to received the tallest amongst the trophies and it came from Q.C. Vice Mayor Herbert Bautista.

So close Part 2, i thought... but this is on a higher category already. More practice and more studies, someday I can finally perfect it.

Pictures from 1st MMLDC Chess Cup

Photos courtesy of Des Catolos. Be a follower of his blog http://chessheroes.blogspot.com
The Areva Pavilion, cozy dining area/restaurant turned into chess playing area.

Tanay Chess Club players with ChessHeroes blog site owner Kuya Des Catolos with Mrs. Sally Bersamina, Paulo Bermina, me and wife of Mr. Rolly Sol Cruz.

Most promising Paulo Bersamina.

Thank you kuya Des for the laptop and looking after us (Me, Paulo and Karen) while our mother are away for a moment.

Thank you also for the special treatement the event organizers have extended to us, specially to Mr. and Mrs. Rolly Sol Cruz of the Meralco Chess Club. May God continue to bless you.

1ST MMLDC CHESS CUP (14-UNDER KIDDIES) - Top 10 under category winner

Meralco Management Leadership and Development Center (MMLDC)

Since we didn`t bring any digital camera, I just grabbed a photo of the venue for the 1st MMLDC Chess Cup (14-under kiddies). (Hopefully, we got pictures from other bloggers ;) ). Before the game, me and my mother went to the Aviary. It was such a nice place. The playing venue was at the Areva Pavilion, a cozy dining area/restaurant in the center. It was raining but it made the place more relaxing.

I did not get the top prize, my friend Paulo Bersamina is the event`s grand champion. After the 7-round game, top 4 player go through a cross-over game. Congratulations Paulo!

I am the event`s top 10 year old category winner.

My fellow Adamsonian Jean-Karen Enriquez placed 7th. She and Paulo are paired in Board 1 in the 7th round but Paulo won over Karen.

Just got some concern about the event. Noticed two things that players should consciously follow. First is the age-limit in the tournament and second follow NCAA or UAAP rules. I had an opponent who actually played in the 16-under age category in the very recent 2nd national age group. Then I had an opponent that belongs to a collegiate school and they (varsity chess players) are not allowed from participating in any chess tournament since NCAA is on-going. It is not because I lost in those games and I am sour-graping. It has other reasons, we have the means ... for others to know and remind of chess etiquette. We don`t agree and we found the reason very funny... junior varsity player aged 15 or 16 joined a kiddie event for 'a practice'. And when he is up there in the upper rank, he is waiting if he will hear or receive protests. Some of them did not make it to the top 10... well somehow evil means don`t win.

What happened now to those kids they just kicked before? Those eligible kids should be given a fair fight. They ruin the momentum of the kids. Don`t mingle with the kids anymore. If you want practice join the Non-master events not the kiddies. And paging coaches .... and .... , try to monitor your players please.

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Free registration and free pm merienda was served.

Total registered participants: 120
Total playing participants: 95

With participants from: Meralco Chess Club, Lores Chess Club, National University, Marikina Chess Club / Federation, San Isidro Natl HS, Ateneo, St. John`s Worth Mont., Ramon Magsaysay HS, Pagasa Elem School, Sumulong Elem Sch, Angono Chess Club, Caritas Don Bosco Chess Club, La Salle Cainta, Tanay Chess Club and Adamson University.

So Close...

(updated, with the whole story behind)

So close to be in. But it was like a sudden death when I lost in my last round. Draws from De Leon and Sevillano and a big win from Lemi, I reached Board 1. But lost my tempo during that last round with Morado. So that will mean mmore practice.. more practice ... more practice and more studies... more studies .

Round 1 on Board 5, Jhonel Legaspi (w) vs Me (b). It was an amazing game, I sacrificed my queen to have a smoother mate.

Round 2 on on Board 4, Me (w) vs Jhoemar Mendiogari (b). I got more space to cramp the position of my opponent and able to capture his queen to a trap.

Round 3 on Board 2, Me (w) vs. Rhenzi Kyle Sevillano (b). Our game ended in a draw. I did not see the wining combination. I have 1 rook , bishop and knight with a good position advantage and a perpetual check while Sevillano has a queen and a perpectual check also. Sevillano is the champion in the 2009 1st National Age Group which was held at Kalibo Aklan and representative to the last Asean Age Group.

Round 4 on Board 2, Heince Patrick De Leon (w) and Me (b) . I drew the game with De Leon, a very close game, I am almost losing but able to return again.

Round 5 on Board 3, Me (w) vs Daniel John Lemi (b), a big win which put me on board 1.

Round 6 I am already on board 1 and it was against Donguines, a much awaited moment for me. John Fleer Donguines, Rhenzi Kyle Sevillano, Jeth Romy Morado are the best in the batch of `Boys 8-under` that I had to play with when I first joined the 2007 National Age Group Chess Tournament. And only after two years that I been paired with John Fleer. You only measure your strength if you bested the much stronger player.

But you can only play once, no rewind. Of course many people got disappointed especially my parents. They wanted me to stop it, well maybe it was just an outburst of frustration. I wanted very much to continue my chess. I hope I can get a sponsor to support my training.

2nd Placer Silver medalist - 2nd 2009 National Age Group Chess Tournament

Awarding ceremony with GM Jayson Gonzales, GM John Paul Gomez, SPEM/Barley president Michael Vargas.

My profile

Starting Rank = No. 5

Final Rank after Round 7 = No. 2

Turqueza, Docena, Datu, Bernales share chess limelight

(Lifted from Journal Online September 1, 2009 Sports section)

MARI Joseph Turqueza, Jedara Docena, Alcon John Datu and Christy Lamiel Bernales shared the limelight at the close of the 2009 National Age-Group chess championships at the Victory Central Mall in Monumento, Caloocan City.

Turqueza, a BS Legal Management student of De la Salle-Taft, outduelled defending champion Scheider Nebato in the seventh and final round to capture top honors in the centerpiece boys 18 years old and under category.

The 16-year-old Turqueza, a mainstay of the fajmed V. Luna Chess Club, finished in a two-way tie for first place with Nebato with 5.5 points but clinched the title by virtue of higher tiebreak scorei in this three-day tournament organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) in cooperation with the Victory Central Mall.

“I'm very happy to win the tournament. It's a tremendous boost to my morale for my next big tournament,” said Turqueza, who earned a wildcard berth to the grand finals of the Asian Indoor Games qualifying tournament following the witihdrawal of GM John Paul Gomez.

Nebato, who topped the previous tournament, held in Kalibo, Aklan last April, settled for runner-up honors.

Turueza and Nebato, however, earned P4,000 each.

Ali Guya and Sherwin Tiu shared third to fourth places with five points.

Docena, a member of the multi-ttiled FEU team under GM Jayson Gonzales, finished with six points for solo first place n the girls 18 and under class.

Docena finished , one and a half points ahead of four players – Hiezel Coraje, Marvee Exconde, Charmaine Casimina and Jessa Marie Balbona.

Equally impressive were Datu and Bernales, who topped the boys and girls 16 years old and under divisions over highly-rated rivals.

Datu finished with 6.5 points, a full point ahead of NM Haridas Pascua and two points clear of Steven James Dacanay and Jesse Abucejo in the 20-player field.

Bernales, a protege of Nueva Ecijia Gov. Aurelio Umali, finished in a three-way tie for first place with top seed Cheradee Chardine Camacho and Jan Jodilyn Fronda with similar scores of four points but clinched top honors by virtue of higher tiebreak scores.

A veteran of the Dresden Olympiad, Bernales finished with 15 tiebreak points against Camacho's 12 points and Fronda's 10.5.

Las Vegas Chess Festival champion Stephen Rome Pangilinan also made his presence felt by rulin g the boys 8 and under category with a perfect score of seven points.

Pangilinan, one of three Milo-Checkmate students who competed in the prestigious Las Vegas tournament last June, finished two full points ahead of Dennis Gutierrez III, Julius Gonzales and Joshua Navarro in the 18-player field.

Pangilinan capped his campaign with a decisive final-round victory over Dennis Gutierrez Jr.

The other winners:

Boys 14 under – John Emmanuel Garcia, 7 points; Vince Angelo Medina, 5.5; Jeremiah Alfonso, Dave Patrick Dulay, Prince Mark Auino, 5; Jose Carlo Castro, John Ray Batucan, Dominue Lagula 4.5.

Boys 12 under – Paulo Bersamina, 6.5 points; Austin Jacob Literatus, 5.5; Jerad Docena, Melwyn Kenneth Baltazar, 5; Felix Shaun Balbona, John Tristan Palacio, Carlo Caranyagan, Mervince Yanzon, 4.5.

Boys 10 under – Jeth Romy Morado, 5.5 points; Daryl Samantila, John Fleer Donguines, Renz Kyle Sevillano, 5; Haince Patrick de Leon, Romulo Curiosa, Jhoemar Mendiogarin, 4.5.

Girls 14 under – Jean Karen Enriquez 5.5; Bernadette Galas, Arvie Lozano,Janelle Frayna 5; Brena Mae Membrere, Cherry Ann Mejia 4.5.

Girls 12 under – Mira Mirano 4; Hannah Joyce Amoncio, Ysabella Semillano 3.5; Merlene Membrere, Jemima Valdez, Mytzka Mendoza 3.

Girls 10 under – Samantha Glo Revita 6.5; Marie Antoinette San Diego, Alexis Anne Osena 5.5; Michella Felia 4.5.

Girls 8 under – Jesca Docena, Vic Glysen Derotas 4.5; Cherrylyn Donguines 3; Naomi Ramos 2.

Ooops, I did it again! 3 time winner in the Relorcasa Age Group 10-under Category

Me and Andrew Sopungco (2nd-place). Thanks for sharing these pictures, Andrew.

For those who got frustrated upon seeing me in the third leg, well better luck next time and sorry for the frustration. I was invited and encouraged by the organizers to join. I joined this tournament with a purpose. First, I am still looking for possible players in my category who may happen to play in the upcoming 2nd age-group. Second, this is a test for me to determine if I learned my lessons in chess. Third, to asses if I can already graduate from this category with 'satisfaction'. But I still misses on some moves. I commit errors but is able to win back. I will graduate soon from the 10-under category, don`t worry. In the next leg I might not join anymore. Will just see you guys in December, in the finals!.

Pagaran, Tabada Shell Active Chess Cebu Leg qualifiers

Pagaran in nationals in Shell Active chess
from Cebu Daily News (First Posted 11:36:00 08/17/2009)

BOHOLANO Michael Joseph Pagaran of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) topped the Juniors division of the 17th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship Central Visayas Leg yesterday at the SM City Cebu Activity Center.

The 19 year-old Pagaran finished the tournament with 6.5 points to lead five qualifiers from the Visayas, who will compete in the National Championships in Manila this September.
West Negros University’s Bryll John Arellano finished second also with 6.5 points while Bernardo Ruelo Jr. of the University of Cebu placed third with the same output.

King James Torres and Yuri Cauba placed fourth and fifth, respectively with six points each.
Jessa Marie Balbona of the Far Eastern University bagged the top female contender of the tournament after she scored six points.

14 year-old Kenneth John Tabada, meanwhile, topped the Kiddies division with a perfect score of 7.0 points.

Tabada represented Davao's Tagum National Trade School.

Joining Tabada in the Nationals in Manila are Jethro Esplanada of Mc arthur National High School, Jeazzir Kline Surposa of the GSC, SPed Integrated School, Tristan Frech Ibaoc and Marq Gabrielle Balbona.

Special awards were also given away. Kennard Troy Ibaoc was awarded the top eight-year-old chess player while three-year-old Mico Bryan Cuyag was named the youngest player of the tournament.

2nd NATIONAL AGE GROUP

2nd NATIONAL AGE GROUP 2009

by: Patrick Lee

posted on : Thu Jul 30 2009, 02:07PM (from NCFP Website)

THE second National Age-Group chess championship will be moved from the original schedule of Aug 28 to August 27-31 at the Victory Central Mall in Caloocan City. The Venue will not be available on the 30th of August, hence the change of schedule.

A project of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP), headed by president/chairman Prospero Pichay Jr. , in cooperation with the Victory Central Mall, the four-day competition will be held to determine the countrys representatives to the World Youth Chess Championships to be held on Nov. 11-23 in Antalya, Turkey.

NCFP executive/events director Willie Abalos announced that the Federation will not be able to provide billeting because the dorms at the Philsports Arena (ULTRA) are currently under renovation.

GM Darwin Laylo keeps 2nd Mayor Bernabe chess cup

I am lucky I got him here in this picture with me during an event in Marikina City. More luck and more opportunities to Philippines newest Grandmaster Darwin Laylo.

GMs Laylo, Paragua and So tallied 8.0 points to split the combined P65,000 purse for the top three finishers.

The event prizes are P30,000 top prize to the champion, P20,000 to the second placer, P15,000 to the third placer, and P10,000 to the fourth placer. The woodpusher who finishes fifth received P5,000 while the sixth to 10th placers received P3,000 each. Finishers landing on 11th to 15th rank gets P2,000 each while those who finished 16th to 20th gets P1,000.

2ND MAYOR FLORENCIO BERNABE PARANAQUE CHESS OPEN 2009 RESULT

First time to play in the same tournament with my mentor GM Bong Villamayor who is always there analyzing my game. I feel proud! (me in yellow, GM Bong standing behind me).

We are all in red, t-shirts were given by Mayor Bernabe.

Last round on Board 1 is GM Wesley So (black) versus Rustum Tolentino and GM Darwin Laylo on Board 2 (white) playing against Nazario Ubanan. I lost a game with Ubanan in the 3rd round.
Participants looking at the final pairing. I am so little I have to get in front to see what number am I now.

Congratulations to Mayor Jun Bernabe, Doc Bong Perez and the NAPCA officers and members! Well planned and organized event. And to top it all it was attended by none other than the Masters, to mention: GM Bong Villamayor, GM Wesley So, GM Mark Paraqua, GM Darwin Laylo, Respectable Fide Honarary President Florencio Campomanes, and by notable IMs, NMs and FMs in the country. The participants enjoyed the game and they were delightedto get the autographs of their idols in their t-shirts, chess boards, notebooks... etc. Everybody had a nice game and they are excited to play with stronger opponents which most of them considered as a good time for practice.

And my performance, not bad at all ranked at no. 7th in the 14-under category with 5.5pts. This is my first time to join an open-tournament. I landed at no. 79 among 300 participants after the final round and I got to play with junior and senior woodpushers.

2ND MAYOR FLORENCIO BERNABE PARANAQUE CHESS OPEN 2009
(lifted from pinoychess)

Organizer(s) : YSDO & Barangay Don Bosco Chess Club
Chief or supervising arbiter : ILANN PEREZ
Deputy Arbiters: BOYET TARDECILLA, ROLLY LINAN, ROLLY SUAREZ
Assistant Arbiters: LEO ERAZO, ELI CARREDO, LEO ZERRUDO, FRANCO CAMILLO, HENRY GO
ERDIE SAQUILAYAN, RENDY RODIS, REY YAON, BOBOT ROSANTO TORRES, MARIO PEREZ
Town : SM Sucat, Paranaque City
Rating-Ø : 1473
Date : 2009/08/15 To 2009/08/16

Rank Name FED Pts Res. BH. SB. Fide
1 GM LAYLO, Darwin 8 0 62 54.00 42½
2 GM PARAGUA, Mark 8 0 60 52.50 42½
3 GM SO, Wesley 8 0 57 49.25 42½
4 ROQUE, Merben 7½ 0 54½ 42.75 38½
5 LLAVANES, Ronald 7½ 0 54½ 42.50 40
6 IM GARMA, Chito 7½ 0 53½ 44.00 38
7 ABELGAS, Roel 7½ 0 46½ 36.25 36½

8 IM BITOON, Richard 7 0 55½ 41.25 38½
9 TOLENTINO, Rustum 7 0 54 39.00 38
10 AREQUE, Jerry 7 0 53 38.50 37
11 UBANAN, Nazario 7 0 52½ 38.50 39
12 EMPERADO, Emmanuel P 7 0 51½ 36.50 34
13 LAGULA, Mc Dominique 14 7 0 51 35.50 34
14 MAAMO, Harrison 7 0 50 36.00 37
15 BRANZUELA, Ali 7 0 49 34.00 35
16 CAUSO, Deniel 7 0 47½ 35.00 33
17 DUNGCA, Ryan 7 0 46 33.00 34
18 PANOPIO, Rodolfo 7 0 45½ 31.00 34
19 GM VILLAMAYOR, Buenaventura 6½ 0 56½ 38.25 38½
20 IM BANCOD, Ronald 6½ 0 56 37.75 35½
21 ELORTA, David 6½ 0 53½ 36.75 34½
22 SENADOR, Emmanuel 6½ 0 53½ 34.75 37½
23 GARCIA, Jan Emmanuel 14 6½ 0 52½ 35.00 35
24 IM DABLEO, Ronald 6½ 0 52 35.50 35
25 WFM CUA, Shercila F 6½ 0 51 34.25 36
26 CARINO, Michael Allan 6½ 0 50½ 33.00 34
27 GUMILA, Narciso 6½ 0 50 34.25 32½
28 TURQUEZA, Marie Joseph 6½ 0 49½ 32.75 34½
29 PORTUGALERA, Ric 6½ 0 49½ 32.50 34½
30 VASQUEZ, Andrew 6½ 0 49½ 32.00 35½
31 WFM CUA, Sherily F 6½ 0 49½ 31.75 34½
32 DATU, Alcon John 6½ 0 48½ 32.75 35½
33 NADERA, Barlo 6½ 0 48½ 31.75 33½
34 MILAGROSA, Alexander 6½ 0 48½ 30.25 34½
35 CANTONJOS, Allan 6½ 0 44 30.25 32
36 IM NOLTE, Rolando 6 0 56 34.00 37½
37 VILLANUEVA, Nelson 6 0 54 32.00 34
38 MACALA, Allan 6 0 53½ 33.00 36
39 RUBIO, Lloyd P 6 0 52½ 32.00 31
40 BAGAMASBAD, Efren 6 0 52½ 31.50 35
41 LOYAGA, Victor P 6 0 52 32.50 31
42 TRAJERA, Ryan 6 0 52 32.00 36
43 TIU, Sherwin 6 0 51½ 32.25 36
44 FERRIOL, Gerald P 6 0 49½ 31.00 27
45 CALAR, Erwin 6 0 49½ 29.50 34
46 BASA LIM, Expedito P 6 0 49½ 28.50 30
47 HABLA, Jony 6 0 48½ 29.50 34
48 EVANGELISTA, Ritchie 6 0 48 28.50 31
49 RICANA, Leodegario 6 0 47½ 30.00 30
50 PITERO, Paterno S 6 0 47 28.50 32
51 ARROYO, Christian 6 0 46½ 27.50 34
52 MAGA, Mirabeau 6 0 46½ 27.50 33
53 NANOLA, Christian 14 6 0 46½ 27.50 28
54 SASOT, Allan S 6 0 46 28.00 32
55 EVANGELISTA, Paul Robert 14 6 0 46 28.00 32
56 GANGOZO, Rolando P 6 0 46 28.00 31½
57 ARGUELLES, Efren P 6 0 45½ 26.50 31
58 TALAPIAN, Teorwin 6 0 44½ 26.00 30
59 CARINO, Raul 6 0 44½ 25.50 29
60 SEGARRA, Randy 6 0 44 26.50 29
61 CASIMINA, Charmaine F 6 0 43½ 26.50 30
62 FRONDA, Jude Emil 6 0 43½ 26.50 29
63 BERSAMINA, Paulo 14 6 0 41½ 25.50 30
64 FAJILAN, John Kenneth 6 0 41 24.00 26
65 TANAMOR, Mark Anthony 6 0 41 21.00 26
66 ZACARIAS, Nikko 6 0 40½ 24.50 25
67 ENRIQUEZ, Romano 5½ 0 52 30.75 29½
68 PARIL, Gabriel 5½ 0 52 29.75 30½
69 DE LOZA, Cesar 5½ 0 49½ 26.25 29½
70 IM ROCA, Petronio 5½ 0 47½ 26.00 31½
71 SALUTAN, Mervin 5½ 0 47 25.75 29½
72 DORMITORIO, Joselito 5½ 0 46½ 25.75 30½
73 ALFONSO, Jeremiah 14 5½ 0 46 26.25 29½
74 GALAS, Bernadette F 14 5½ 0 46 24.75 25
75 ABUCEJO, Jesse 5½ 0 46 22.75 27
76 MEDINA, Vince Angelo 5½ 0 44 23.50 31½
77 FERNANDEZ, Dandel 5½ 0 44 22.75 30½
78 FM PACIS, Adrian Ros 5½ 0 43½ 23.50 26½
79 SAMANTILA, Daryl Unix 14 5½ 0 43½ 22.75 28
80 CABUAL, Gino Divino P14 5½ 0 43 22.75 26½
81 GEQUINTO, Mar 5½ 0 42½ 22.25 24
82 AGAGON, Eduardo S 5½ 0 40½ 23.75 27
83 DELA CRUZ, Arturo P 5½ 0 39 20.25 23
84 LAURON, Paul P 5½ 0 38½ 20.50 27½
85 PASCUA, Cyrus P 5 0 49½ 24.50 29
86 BRINOSA, Nelson P 5 0 48½ 24.00 30
87 LEGASPI, Rhobel 5 0 48 22.25 31
88 PALOMO, Jenny Rose F 5 0 47½ 23.00 28
89 BAUTISTA, Miel P 5 0 47½ 22.50 26
90 ORONZE, Gerwin P 5 0 47 22.00 29
91 OLMEDO, Trine P 5 0 46½ 22.75 31
92 HERNANDEZ, Lourecel 5 0 46½ 20.00 27
93 VASALLO, Revin Briam 5 0 46 21.00 30
94 LIWAG, Rodolfo 5 0 45½ 23..00 25
95 DOCENA, Jerad P14 5 0 45½ 21.00 29
96 MALAYBA, Eric 5 0 45 21.00 29
97 CANDIA, Rowell P 5 0 45 19.50 25
98 CAMPOSANO, Agrifino P 5 0 44½ 22.00 27
99 MEDINA, Lovelyn F 5 0 44½ 21.00 26
100 POLLO, Joselito 5 0 44 21.50 27
101 MARAAN, Dindo P 5 0 44 20.50 29
102 MANALOTO, Roy 5 0 43½ 21.50 25
103 CLAVECILLA, Edgar 5 0 43 21.00 27
104 DULAY, Erwell 14 5 0 43 17.50 25
105 RAFOLS, Henry 5 0 42½ 18.50 27
106 JAVIER, Christian 5 0 42½ 18.00 27
107 ABEDIN, Harell 5 0 42½ 18.00 26
108 PADUA, Cecil PS 5 0 42 18.00 27
109 VILLA, Enrica F 14 5 0 41½ 20.25 25
110 LIMPO, Cleff 5 0 40½ 20.00 22
111 CABUAL, Magin P 5 0 40½ 19.50 25
112 MAULION, Leoncio 5 0 40 20.50 26
113 YULO, Gerry P 5 0 40 18..00 25
114 PADUA, Einstein PS 5 0 40 16.50 22
115 MEDINA, Philip Christopher 5 0 40 15.50 25
116 UMALI, Mark Anthony 5 0 39½ 18.50 24
117 MALIAM, Danilo 5 0 39½ 18.50 22
118 OADEMIS, John Remi P 5 0 39½ 18.25 19
119 BRIMBUELA, Vincent 5 0 39½ 17.50 24
120 COBSILEN, Clifford Jr. 14 5 0 39½ 17.00 25
121 PEREZ, Gilbert P 5 0 39½ 15.50 19
122 YEE, Justin 5 0 39 18.50 21
123 REBOLDELA, Bel S 5 0 38½ 20.00 25
124 RUBIS, Patrick Anthony 14 5 0 38½ 18.50 22
125 RETIRADO, Mario P 5 0 38½ 18.50 19
126 SORIA, Marguel 5 0 38½ 16.50 26
127 PICCIO, John Isaac 5 0 38½ 15.50 27
128 YAP, Enrico P 5 0 38 17..50 24
129 EROMA, Eldin P 5 0 38 17.50 23
130 FRANCISCO, Vincent Paul P 5 0 38 17.50 22
131 ARRIBE, Joselito 5 0 36½ 16.50 24
132 MEDINA, Micah Andrea F 14 5 0 35½ 15.50 26
133 CALATA, Joseph Bryan 5 0 35½ 15.00 23
134 TEJADA, Arvin 5 0 32 16.75 17½
135 BALLESTEROS, Rolando Jr. P 4½ 0 46 20.25 25
136 AQUINO, Walter 4½ 0 45 19.25 23½
137 LUMBERA, Joselito P 4½ 0 43 17.25 23½
138 VERGARA, Sudama P 4½ 0 42½ 19.75 24½
139 ABAIGAR, Michael 4½ 0 42½ 17.25 24
140 PANGILINAN, Steven 14 4½ 0 42 18.25 19½
141 GALANG, Jay-El 4½ 0 42 17.75 22
142 SANTOS, Manuel P 4½ 0 41½ 16.75 26
143 ALMUETE, Alvin 4½ 0 41½ 16.25 25
144 MATEO, Romeo PS 4½ 0 41 18.50 25
145 AGBUNAG, Ryan 4½ 0 41 16.75 25½
146 DE LEON, Carlo 4½ 0 41 15.75 24½
147 REANO, Jesther 14 4½ 0 39½ 17.25 21½
148 BAYDO, Troy 4½ 0 39½ 14.25 20½
149 BELARMINO, Gerald 14 4½ 0 39 17.00 20
150 CERVANTES, Benny P 4½ 0 39 15.75 22
151 NARVARTE, Rommel 4½ 0 38 16.50 23
152 JIMENEZ, Red P 4½ 0 36½ 15.25 18
153 MACANDA, Jocelyn F P14 4½ 0 36½ 14.25 14
154 FM CASTELLANO, Christopher 4 0 50½ 20.50 29
155 RIAN, Ruel 4 0 43½ 16.50 25
156 LOYAGA, Nhatz P 4 0 43½ 15.00 27
157 YAON, Michelle F 14 4 0 43 15..00 23
158 CABANA, Jay-Ar 4 0 42½ 14.50 22
159 EGENIAS, Johner Eugene 4 0 42½ 14.50 21
160 MENDOZA, Christian 4 0 41 16.25 19
161 LANADA, Roger 4 0 41 16.00 22
162 GONZALES, Eldrian P14 4 0 41 13.50 19
163 MAGPILY, John Michael 14 4 0 40½ 14.50 19
164 JAVIER, Leonardo 4 0 40 14..00 20
165 LOMOSCO, Richel P 4 0 39½ 15.50 19
166 LOZANO, Marx P14 4 0 39 15.00 20
167 GARCIA, Mac-Lean 4 0 39 14.00 20
168 SABA, Cesaline F P 4 0 38½ 12.50 19
169 BERNADINO, Jomar P 4 0 38½ 12.00 22
170 ROBLES, Jeffrey John P 4 0 38 13.00 20
171 LENTIC, Nikko P 4 0 37½ 12.00 16
172 FELIA, Michella F 4 0 37½ 11.50 20
173 ROSELADA, Roland P 4 0 37 14.00 22
174 YAP, Eric Robert 14 4 0 37 14.00 22
175 TUNGUIA, Ria F 4 0 37 14.00 20
176 MONTANO, Mike Ryan P14 4 0 36½ 12.00 22
177 METICA, Mark Anthony P 4 0 36 13.50 18
178 ABAN, Ronald 4 0 36 12.50 20½
179 SANTIAGO, Jessani F P 4 0 36 11.50 19
180 GAMAYOT, Janela F P14 4 0 36 11.00 18
181 GUITORIA, Romel 4 0 35½ 12.50 19
182 HIPOLITO, Rachel F P14 4 0 35½ 9.00 18
183 MELCHOR, Marvin P 4 0 35 11.50 17
184 MOLINES, Angelica F P14 4 0 35 11.50 16½
185 ZACARIAS, Julian Troy 14 4 0 35 11.00 22
186 ASARCON, Ariel P14 4 0 34 12.00 18
187 CASTILLO, Pamela Marie F 4 0 34 11.50 14
188 OSENA, Alexis Anne F 14 4 0 34 10.50 22
189 FEOLINO, Edwin P 4 0 34 10.50 16
190 HUELAR, John Edrick 14 4 0 34 9.00 18
191 SULANGUIT, Jan Michael P14 4 0 33½ 14.00 19
192 ROXAS, Allan P 4 0 33 14.00 14
193 MARBANE, Michael Dave P14 4 0 33 13.50 17
194 DOCENA, Jesca F P14 4 0 32½ 12.00 17
195 BUTALON, Ian Daniel P14 4 0 28½ 12.00 12
196 ALAMBRA, Rodnie P14 4 0 28½ 10.00 18
197 ENCINARES, Jerick F P14 4 0 28½ 9.00 15
198 CAJA, Jefferson P 3½ 0 48 17.75 25
199 MALIAM, Elijah 14 3½ 0 42½ 14.25 20½
200 MELICOR, Mel Francis P 3½ 0 41 13.00 21
201 SAGARIO, Quirino 3½ 0 40½ 15.50 22½
202 PADILLA, Edzer P14 3½ 0 38½ 11.00 20½
203 VILLAN, Reichelyn F 14 3½ 0 36½ 11.50 18½
204 SUMINSANG, Mohammad Bin Ali 3½ 0 36½ 10.75 21
205 ERIT, Edgar P 3½ 0 35½ 10.75 15½
206 APAN, Libertino 3½ 0 35½ 9.50 19½
207 ESPINAS, Lloyd Ezequiel P 3½ 0 35 11.25 13
208 ERIT, Wendill P 3½ 0 32½ 8.50 12½
209 LEOVERAS, John Paul P14 3 0 40 12.50 19
210 BANAGUA, Jea P14 3 0 40 12.00 21
211 CANETE, Johnstein P14 3 0 38½ 10.00 17
212 LIM, William P 3 0 38½ 8.50 15
213 ERIT, Bernard P 3 0 38 9.00 17
214 INOT, Marlon P 3 0 37 9.00 16
215 LIM, Christine F P 3 0 37 9.00 15
216 OLIVA, Salvador P 3 0 36 11.00 19
217 SERATUBIAS, Yanika Eli F 3 0 36 10.75 18
218 BAINCO, Freddie P 3 0 35½ 7.50 14
219 PENALOSA, Kyle P 3 0 34½ 9.00 14
220 PASCUA, Kevin P 3 0 34 9.50 16
221 LIMGENCO, Miguel 3 0 34 9.00 17
222 MASAGANDA, Cedrick 3 0 34 8.00 16
223 TABILOG, Loren 3 0 33½ 8.50 17
224 ASENCIO, Jastine F P 3 0 33 7.00 16
225 OBRERO, Noli P 3 0 31½ 10.00 15
226 RABINO, Ernnel P 3 0 31½ 9.00 14
227 METICA, France Bryan P14 3 0 31½ 8.50 17
228 ALARILLA, Aleck 3 0 31 9.50 16
229 BRIOSO, Emilio P14 3 0 31 7.50 10
230 HAICTIN, Israel Sun P 3 0 31 4.00 13
231 LOPEZ, Eva F 3 0 29 11.50 15
232 BOAQUIN, Jade F P 3 0 26½ 7.50 9
233 CUARTERO, Austine Nikka F P14 3 0 24 8.50 14
234 RAVARA, Andro Carlo P14 2½ 0 39 9.25 17½
235 SALAZAR, Abigail F 14 2½ 0 31 7.00 11½
236 ANDAL, Mary Kaye Camille F 2½ 0 28 7.75 10½
237 MORAZO, John Ranel 2 0 47½ 10.00 17
238 LEGASPI, Gary 2 0 46½ 9.00 17
239 DIOKNO, Jonathan 2 0 44½ 7.00 15
240 SEGUBIEZICE, Julito Jr P 2 0 40½ 7.00 16
241 DATU, Ildefonso 2 0 39 7.50 15
242 ACAM, Romil P 2 0 37½ 5.00 16
243 PASCUAL, Joey P 2 0 36½ 6.50 15
244 MANAOG, Jerry 2 0 36½ 5.50 15
245 GARCIA, Jhon Timothy P14 2 0 34 7.50 13
246 CLEMENTE, Gerardo P 2 0 34 5.50 13
247 LOPEZ, Pepe 2 0 33½ 6.50 13
248 DELFIN, Maryanne F 14 2 0 33 4.50 12
249 GENANDA, Mahonri P 2 0 31 3.50 9
250 REANO, Jesspher 14 2 0 30½ 6.50 13
251 VERGARA, Jazariel F P14 2 0 28 7.50 13
252 SILVA, Ma, Danice Dream P14 1½ 0 29 5.00 9½
253 PITARGUE, Antonio 1 0 40½ 4.50 9
254 CAMPOMANES, Florencio 1 0 39½ 3.50 9
255 IGNACIO, Rosauro 1 0 39 2.50 8
256 HERMIDA, Ronald 1 0 37½ 3.50 8
257 CABRERA, Darwin P 1 0 36½ 3.50 9
258 ENTAPA, Eddie P 1 0 36½ 3.50 7
259 JULIANO, Joseph 1 0 36½ 3.00 7
260 MONTANO, Mark Anthony P 1 0 36½ 2.50 8
261 DIZON, Aron Kristoffer P14 1 0 36 4.00 8
262 MAGSINO, Llyresa F 1 0 35 2.00 8
263 BELENA, King P 1 0 34½ 3.00 9
264 RAFER, Russell 14 1 0 34½ 3..00 9
265 LUCERO, Ellah Shaira F P 1 0 34½ 3.00 8
266 CATACUTAN, Marc Dominic P 1 0 34½ 3.00 7
267 GUEVARRA, Roderick P 1 0 34½ 1.00 7
268 JOSAFAT, Gladys Joyce F P14 1 0 33½ 4.00 7
269 DIVINAFLOR, Darren Angelo 14 1 0 32½ 4.00 7
270 BRAGANZA, Alexander P 1 0 30½ 1.50 7
271 MOJICA, Sherwin P 1 0 28½ 3.50 7
272 ABAIGAR, Adrianne Mari F 1 0 27 3.00 6
273 YUSON, Lois F P14 1 0 25½ 4.50 5
274 REDOTA, Manuel P ½ 0 35 1.75 4
275 KADUSALE, Elaet P14 0 0 39 0.00 0
276 ROMASANTA, Romel P 0 0 37½ 0.00 0
277 ABAIGOR, Vera Marie F 0 0 37 0.00 0
278 HUGO, Leonard 0 0 36½ 0.00 0
279 PAGAL, Raymond P 0 0 36½ 0.00 0
280 LANTICSE, Melanie F P 0 0 35½ 0.00 0
281 ESGUERRA, Adrian P 0 0 35 0.00 0
282 VILLALUZ, Ronan P 0 0 35 0.00 0
283 ORNIDO, John Paul P 0 0 34 0.00 0
284 CHUNG, Jame Robert P14 0 0 33½ 0.00 0
285 ESPANOLA, Patrick P 0 0 33½ 0.00 0
286 MARCELINO, Karl Curtis 0 0 33½ 0.00 0
287 TACOBANZA, Danica F P 0 0 33½ 0.00 0
288 CULLO, Felix P 0 0 33 0.00 0
289 JULIANO, Rowie 0 0 33 0.00 0
290 QUINTAS, John Paul P 0 0 33 0.00 0
291 GRANADO, Ely P 0 0 32½ 0.00 0
292 AMOCO, Melvin P14 0 0 32 0.00 0
293 CANTILLER, Ernie PS 0 0 32 0.00 0
294 VIDAL, Rommel P 0 0 32 0.00 0
295 ROBLES, Jeffrey John P 0 0 31 0.00 0
296 DELA CRUZ, Rovick P 0 0 30 0.00 0
297 BELENA, Keempee P14 0 0 28½ 0.00 0
298 ADIAO, Gerald Joseph P14 0 0 28 0.00 0
299 RIVERA, Jude Christian P14 0 0 27½ 0.00 0
300 QUILANG, Lorenzo 14 0 0 26 0.00 0

Plan and Organize Event PLEASE!

When can chess organizers ever abide to their own rules. Tournament starts by 9:00am when by that time they are just starting to welcome registrants and by 11:00am they are still collecting registration fees. Registration will stop one (1) hour before the tournament starts. When is that going to be? This never happens because first of all the players do not have any idea when the organizers will start collecting money. When the organizers are expecting numerous turn-out or players and yet the venue is not capable of accomdating the numbers. Please check also if the playing area is conducive enough and will not be bring harm to the players specially to the children.

I hope organizers should put in their tournament advertisement the objective of why they are having the tournament. Are they concern with the chess players development or to source income. Well, who would say the last... = ) Or the least just say for the benefit of the organizers club, barangay, family(?). If the tournament will suppose to start at 11:00, then start by 11:00am, start the registration as early as 8:00am and end it by 10:00am. So the players won`t have to wake up very early, prepare themselves and travel but end up waiting for many many hours when their spiritis are already down.

I have an email from a family friend. See how the Americans behave during tournaments.

"hey, maikwento ko lang ang siste ng chess dito on club level. Dito they play by rating....Kapag may tourney, lahat ng nagparegister will be divided into 5 - 6 section e.g. all players with rating from 2000 - 1800 is section A, yun new players or unrated will players to further section, this is regardless of age, kaya nga kahit nasa last section siya, may nakakalaban pa rin syang mga older people. Mabigat lang kapag tourney dito sa club, kasi every thursday nite at puro long-rated game, each nite - one game kc 2 hour each kayo.....ang higpit dito during tourney....lagi akong nasusot-sotan ng chess arbiter dahil sa kaluskus ng apak ko...

.... ang higpit nila, video nga lang ang pwede...ayaw nila ng ingay during game, kahit kaluskus lang ng ipis, sinisita, so I stay out most of the time. totally bawal ang ingay..bye..daryll, magtyaga k"

The worst event was the one I attended last weekend. It was a dismay. So much dismay that we go home after round 4 and its around 8:00pm already. While the tournament is on-going the organizers are shouting the 'pairings' and assign them on the next available seat whenever a pair finished a game. It happened because of the problem in the venue. The acceptance of registrants is never ending. The first game started at 2 or 3:00pm At 5:00pm tables are being added trying to accomodate all the players in the area. Well attended yes, but not a worthy tournament.

Dalauta, Manansala top Shell Naga chess

Dalauta of Rizal Tech U and Michael Angelo Manansala II came away with big victories in the last three rounds to rule their respective divisions in the Naga leg of the Shell National Youth Active Chess Championships at SM City Naga event center last Sunday.

The sixth seeded Dalauta battled back from joint fifth to emerge solo champion in the juniors division, beating Christiano Serrano, No. 2 Sheider Nebato and Gerald Ferriol to finish the seven-round Swiss system tournament sponsored by Pilipinas Shell with 6.5 points.

No. 9 Giovannie Romero bounced back from a sixth round loss to Ferriol by upending seventh ranked Arvin Dableo in the final round to finish with six points and nip three others in the tiebreak for runner-up honors in the event backed by Shell Fuels, Shellane, Shell Helix, and McDonald’s, in partnership with SM Supermalls and Paseo Reale Cagayan.

Ferriol took the No. 3 spot despite losing his final game to Dalauta, edging top seed Kevin Mirano and erstwhile co-leader John Morazo in the tiebreak to clinch the last berth in the national finals of the circuit sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Phils.

Manansala, also ranked No. 6 in the kiddies division, romped away with victories over Patrick Destura, Michael Arteta and David Asug Jr. to complete a sweep of the 14-and-under category.

Benigno de Jesus of Sto. Nino Academy of Bocaue, Bulacan also matched that seven-point output but Manansala, from First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities, took the crown with a superior tiebreak score.