04.09.2011. Lingayen, Pangasinan. Most of the participants arrived on the 6th and 7th of April and every inch enthusiastic to join the National Age Group hosted by the Province of Lingayen, Pangasinan. We arrived on the eve of April 6 so we can still have a day of rest. But it was announced later that opening will actually start on the 9th of April and April 8 will be the arrival of participants. I was supposed to show you the venue, the dorm, and the playing area but somehow got problem uploading the pictures. But it will uploaded soon, and to give you our impression, two thumps up!
I wanted to give also my two thumps up for GM Wesley So, who delivered a message during the opening day. It was spontaneous, all based from experiences and it was spoken in Taglish. He did not became Wesley So overnight! It was a long journey, he said. He became what he is now because of the many hardships, patience and sacrifices, he and his family have been through.
He is very 'Kuya' to all the young chess players. He enjoys the pictures taking, authograph signing and playing with the kids. There was a photo ops with GM Wesley So playing with the kiddies players like me... see our pictures.. : ). We have to push a move then another player will take turn and push the next move while pictures were being taken.
After the opening and the first game and it was already time to rest, the kids still enjoyed GM Wesley`s precious time. He came accross some kids playing and he sat down and played with them on the floor! A blitz game with a side bet of five pesos. Really! it was amazing and a wonderful moment to see that kid-at-heart in GM Wesley So. Congratulations to you and to your parents for raising a fine young man. You are really an idol!
GM Wesley So and Daryl Unix R. Samantila (that is me!)
The Ceremonial move between GM Wesley and Governor Amado T. Espino
Taking turn to play with The Young Gransdmaster.
Picture! Picture! with GM Wesley So.
venue, event photos in my next post...
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