NCFP Age Group Final Standing

To all my friends who wanted to have the final standing of the 2008 National Age Group, please send email to daryl_unix@yahoo.com or dina_samantila@abs-cbn.com

Daryl Unix - 2nd place 10-UB National Agre Group

Thanks God! It is over. And Thanks God & Mama Mary for the answered prayers for all my hard work paid-off.

My last two days of tourney been very well. On the fourth day, I scored 1.5.
Round 5 - A draw with Elijah Maliam – rate 1732. Round 6 -Won the game against Carlo Caranyagan – rate 1958 on board 3. On the last day, round 7 started past 2pm. I am up again at board 3 playing against Tristan Frech Ibaoc – rate 1712. Everybody in the family was so tense. I know my parents are praying so hard. Even my team mates are watching closely. And finally I made it! I won that last round. I scored 5.5 out of 7 games. Although I know I will land on the top three my prayers didn’t stop. I thank Him and Mary for all the guidance. I even wish for a bonus… that I place 2nd. I was waiting for whose name to be mentioned first, and it was Maliam. Oh how happy we are. So much for the graces I placed 2nd and will also be going to Vietnam to represent the Philippines.

Well, think again Daryl, it’s not yet over. It is just beginning. Still have Vietnam to prepare to, and who knows, the World chess tournament.

see related news:

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-07&sec=7&aid=55194

http://pinoychess.informe.com/forum/new-faces-emerge-from-rp-age-group-tilt-dt587.html

http://pinoychess.informe.com/forum/2008-national-age-group-chess-championships-final-result-dt579.html

BTW, thanks pinoychess.informe.com for featuring me on your website and thanks for the congratulatory greetings. Please visit his very informative page.. http://pinoychess.informe.com/

NCFP Age Group Update (April 3, 2008 - Day 3)

It was me vs Paulo Bersamina (rate 1853) yesterday on board 1 for the Under 10 age group. Unluckily, i was 1 pawn down on the middle game and didn't able to have it tied and finally loose that game 4. As of now, I got 3 wins and 1 lose. I already beated rated players on this event. I won my first three games with the following players: (game 1) Paul Joseph Alcodia, (game 2) Juan Carlos Presente -rate 1796, (game 3) Lanz Renuel Otero -rate 1799. How happy would I be if I was able to beat Bersamina, but it would be very frustrating on their side if that happened. All eyes were already on us since we are the one left on the playing area. Pressured and not so fully prepared for the game maybe the cause of my defeat. My preparation was only 5 days. Unexpected things happened. As the songs says, only 'Heaven Knows', what's been stored for me. Maybe in His Time. But still full of hope to win all games on the next two more days.

Recognition Day

I got a gold medal for (grade2 to grade 4) Math quiz and silver for Computer Quiz. My sister got a silver for the Math quiz during our school's Academic Olympiad.
Posing with our principal Mrs. Aguilar, my adviser Ms. Lasaca, my teachers Mrs. Melanio, Mrs. Dagohoy and Mrs. Matutina (her husband is somehow related to my mother the Delos Reyes - Solidum clan of Ibajay, Aklan) after our recognition day. I am the first honor in our class with an average score of 92.88.

Schooling is over and we, and the brightest among the class are marching toward the center stage to receive our medals. My parents were really delighted as I received my medals being the first honor in our class. I also got the most punctual and the loyal kab scout award.
Before our school closes, Republic Institute celebrated its 46th foundation day. I am one of the representative for our section for the Grade 2 to Grace 4 Math Quiz and Computer Quiz. I got the gold on the Math Academic Olympiad and silver on the Computer quiz. My sister Dindin got a silver on the Math quiz for Grade Kinder and Grade 1. My sister also is a first honor student in their class, most punctual and most cooperative as well.
We should not forget to study well. If we can be good at chess we can be an excellent student also in school.

Dr. Jose P. Leviste Sr. Inter-University Chess Festival

I started at board 22 and ended up at board 4 on round 7. I scored 5 out of 7. Won 4 games, 2 draws and lose 1. On the Grade School Division overall I placed 6th. Just a half point away to be on the top 5 players. There are 59 players on the elementary division and it was an inter-university tournament. I could happily settle for a bronze. And why not? Other players had their school coaches and me I am playing alone representing my school, Republic Institute. I could have been so proud if I was able to win my last round with Alcon Paul Datu. But I got time trouble and have to offer a draw. I should fall as 2nd or 3rd if I won my last game. I’ve always been placed always at the cut-off. There were special awards, Top kinder, Top Grade 1 and Top Grade 2... and me? I am in Grade 3. Just a half point away to be on the top 5 players who were given awards and prizes.

My congratulations to my kuya Ali Guya of Adamson University, for topping the high school division. I envy that trophy!!! (I will have one, like that too!)And to kuya Ramie Lord Guerra of Adamson University who finished fourth on the college division. I got to meet kuya Haridas Pascua on that event. He is very nice. Hope I will be like him someday and we can play chess out of the country together.
(My opponents and game result on this game were: Nathan Gahu (win), Dennis Gutierrez Jr (win), Nyek Cual (win), Jerome Lumacad (win), Christian Nanola (draw), Malcom Kwok (loss),
Alcon Paul Datu (draw)).

MCC 20th Anniversary Chess Tourney

Watching over our game is none other than Asia’s first IM, Rodolfo Tan Cardoso, the only Filipino who has beaten the late chess legend Bobby Fischer. Me in blue long sleeve shirt

Winners all of MCC 20th anniversary chess tourney. Me in yellow shirt

THE Metropolitan Chess Club (MCC) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a two day (March 15-16, 2008)chess tourney and simulaneous exhibition by Russian IM Nikolai Andrianov at the 3F of St. Francis Square (SFS) located behind SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

I didn't play good enough. But nevertheless I still got a medal, though a trophy will be very very great if I got to champion the event for kiddies.

2008 NCR Elims - National Chess Championship

I am sharing here photos taken from the 3-day event NCR Elimination - Chess Olympiad. Just wanted parents to know of the very nice venue, the same venue where the National Age Group will be held. The place condition is very far compared to the Market Place. Thanks God they listen!

I also joined the event for tune up. I scored 2 out of 7 games. Just there to test my patience and way of introducing to me how to play during 'long game'. Though I tried very hard to give my best but still I lost most of the games. As coach Rodriguez told me, i was still exchanging moves quite fast though I felt like I am already thinking for quite a long while before I moving my piece. It was nice playing with the veterans and with the rated players. Together with the other kiddie players we were just playing on the lowest board and winning a game is almost heaven. Homel Cunanan and brother Harold was also there, but can hardly get a score. They only got to score 1 point only and on the third day, they no longer joined the game. Homel should have been packing his things then for his game in Australia. Good luck my friend!. Hope someday I can already join you on your trip. Just wishing .. and praying ... anyways dream are free..

"I learned that there were two ways I could live my life: following my dreams or doing something else. Dreams aren't a matter of chance, but a matter of choice. When I dream, I believe I am rehearsing my future."--David Copperfield

More NCR elim pictures on my flicker.com

Bgy Cembo SK 1st 1900 Below/25 min Active Chess Tournament - Daryl Unix Top Kiddie

It's my first time to join this kind of event. I was actually in awe when my parents told me that I will be playing with players with 1900 below ratings and this will be open from kids to seniors. But then I was given that assurance that it will be ok even if I don't win. This is going to be for my exposure and experience only.

There were blunders on the way. I can't get my tempo if i need to play fast or to play mellow. They observed that when I am already on a winning position, i got excited and had that tendency to play fast since I already assume that I am on the right track. After 2 looses I learned my lessons. I took the advice of my coach and finally got back on track.

I won the Top Kiddie category but actually tied with Kristian Paulo with a score of 4 points. But still is very very happy because Paulo is i think 12 years already. But, I actually have a trophy that cannot be brought home. I defeated the biggest guy on the tournament. During our game he was actually covering his face, our game ended with a checkmate. He just got tired waiting for me to commit an error. = )

Everybody is exhausted already but everybody is happy. My AdU team also landed to the top 10. Thanks to my coach. And Thanks God! All of these I am returning to You, all the praises and this talent. Amen.


see pictures from Cembo on my flicker...

Street Chess of Ruby, Onyx and Singalong Chess Club

After my Zapanta tambayan, I started going around the vicinities of Singalong (since we live in the area). After school, me, my father and my friends will go to these places and play chess. I felt like a little cub now getting ready to be exposed to the forest. There is that little bit of shyness to challenge after the losing player. And it was actually funny, my father will ask for a challenge and after that game it is I who will sit down. They thought they'll be playing with my father. Hahahaha! I could feel that awkwardness for them ... to play or not to play? that is the question. If I loose this game though you may thought I got nothing to loose, but would actually hear a little bit of scolding from my father (well don't worry, it's fine, it was an advice... a positve advice). It was like little cub learning the facts of life from father tiger. Because if I loose this game, they might not play again with me. No match they will conclude. But just like a prepared growing cub I successfully fuse my tiny self into the forest. I won most of the games, draw some and loose some. Today, I am now being welcomed by chess players from those places. I don't just gain experiences, admiration and appreciation, but friends as well.

Inspiration of being a cub taken from this site: http://www.sanctuaryasia.com/kidsfortigers/tigersden/familylife.php

My Future Agenda

I have been to the opening day of the 'Palarong NCR 2008' held at Valenzuela City. Since I am not one of the players I only had a 'sneak preview' of how it is to be on the event. I saw my chess player friends and I quite envied them because I also woulld like to play. But unluckily my school had showed no support on this little endeavor of mine. What a pity! But nonetheless, I still play my favorite game not inside but outside of the tournament area. Bawal kasi! (Its restricted!). I got to play with some of the coaches and had some games with the players of AdU (Adamson University).
Lately I been hanging around with the chess varsities of AdU, my new kuya (big brothers) and ate (big sisters). They are the 2007 UAAP chess champions! Playing with them is such a privilege because they got to appreciate my efforts and my skill. And to think of it, I am playing with the best!
Hopefully i can already join the next palarong ncr and palarong pambansa. I hope i'll to be great this coming National Age Group and Shell Active Chess. I been training hard now, no vacation, no weekend. With God's help, my training coach's patience and selfless contribution of his knowledge, hopefully these all paid off in the very near future.