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!