ATTENTION: VIETNAM BOUND AGE GROUP FINALISTS

We received a text from NCFP getting information from the Vietnam bound national age group finalists.
Player`s name that appear on his/her the passport: FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME, LAST LAST NAME / BIRTHDAY / PASSPORT NUMBER / PASSPORT ISSUE DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE.
Send information to mobile number 09292390644. Will update you on any updates.

Shell National Youth Active Chess

My last year photos. Very neophyte, just finished barely a month of chess clinic.
Be ready for the big number of players.

SNYACC 2008 Registration Form >> Download Registration Form

--- The much awaited event! Hope every event is like this. And why? Well, we got free t-shirt and free meal.. i hope may spaghetti at pa cheeseburger ulit. cheeseburger! cheeseburger!...
Submit your form to the Leg Coordinators or at selected shell local offices. Here at Manila, you may also submit it at Shell Head Office, Shell House, 156 Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City c/o Receptionist (Shell House Lobby).
See you there!!! ---

2008 Shell Active Chess Tournament Schedule and Leg Coordinators’ Contact Details
Leg Coordinator for all event except for Mindanao Leg-Davao: Alexander Dinoy Mobile no.: 0922-8288510 Tel. no.: (02) 744-1664

June 21-22 - NCR Leg - Manila, SM City Manila (Event Center)

July 05-06 - Northern Luzon - Tuguegarao
Brickstone Mall (Activity Center), Tuguegarao City
Coordinator: Mariano Cabugos Tel. no.: (078) 844-0513

July 19-20 - Southern Luzon - Batangas
SM City Batangas (Event Center)
Coordinator: Joselito Castro Tel. no.: (043) 723-2568 (043) 723-4246

August 02-03 - Southern Luzon - Naga
LCC Central Mall (Activity Area), Naga City
Coordinators: NM Glenn Artuz Mobile no.: 0918-5051825 Tel. no.: (054) 4750623

August 23-24 - Central Visayas - Cebu
SM City Cebu (Entertainment Plaza)
Coordinator: Odilon Badilles Mobile nos. : 0928-3022899 / 0922-2385483

August 30-31 - Western Visayas - Iloilo
SM City Iloilo (Lower Ground Atrium)
Coordinator: NM Cesar Mariano Mobile no.: 0919-2833826 Tel no.:(033) 336-6205

September 13-14 - Mindanao - Davao
SM City Davao (Entertainment Plaza)
Coordinator: NA Ronnie Tabudlong Mobile no.: 0929-2407371

September 27-28 - Mindanao - ZamboangaWestern
Mindanao State University Gymnasium Zamboanga City
Coordinators: Engr. Carlos Florendo Mobile no.: 0920-6279784

November 8-9 - Grand Finals
SM Megamall (Event Center, Upper Ground Floor, Building A) Mandaluyong City

Looking for generous people with a great BIG Heart : )

Going Asean and eventually going World is every chess player dream. This opportunity actually did come to me unexpectedly this early. But this trip to Vietnam will definitely provide opportunities for me to gain exposure abroad and will help me become world-class caliber chess athlete in the future. I still cannot manage things all by myself and I wanted to travel with my training coach and my father. But they have to shoulder their expenses. Their total expenses will amount to more than a thousand dollars, which will include airfare plus taxes and approximately 10 days hotel accommodation and meals. It is really big big money and we cannot afford such a huge amount. We are seeking help from kind souls that will help us defray our expenses. Any amount that will be donated to help will be highly appreciated and acknowledged nationwide through press releases in print and in leading newspapers. Your name, company or products will be highlighted here, just one way of saying Thank You. If you’re interested please send me an email at daryl_unix@yahoo.com. I really hope that are generous and kind-hearted people out there who are willing to help us. God Bless!
You may send help to Account name - Dina R. Samantila on any of these account nos:
Allied Bank (West Triangle Branch) foreign currency Savings Accnt No. 0262007334
Bank of the Philippine Islands (West Triangle Branch) peso Savings Accnt No. 3056440378

Summer Training

It is already summer but I still can't get the feeling of my summer vacation. Almost everyday I have to attend my training together with the Adamson Chess Varsity. For weeks now I am not able to get home and go swimming. I should be spending my vacation back home but even now I can’t even spend weekends in our house in Malabon. That is because of my busy schedule especially this summer where chess tournaments are being held from town to town. I even missed the Active Chess Tournament in our covered court at Barangay Tonsuya, Malabon City. Though it was held on a weekend it coincides with the tournament I attended at the Ateneo de Manila University. I maybe the youngest player there and my friends, neighbors and cousins should have seen me play. I had some games with some of the chess players in our barangay. Last year, I remember playing with some of the teenagers in our street (Judge Oreta St). Oftentimes I loose since I am still learning. But now I may say, they are no match now. They don’t even know yet that I am going to Vietnam this June to represent our country, our town, and our little barangay. As my parent always remind me, be a humble achiever and show respect to those who have helped me got to where I am now (and in the future).

Picture Picture - NCFP Age Group Winner

If you wanted to have a souvenir picture of winners on the recently held National Age Group, I have pictures of Girls 10 under, Girls 12 under, Girls 14 under, Girls 18 under, Boys 10 under, Boys 12 under, Boys 14 under, Boys 16 under and Boys 18 under on my flicker.com. I am sharing it to you guys. Feel free to copy it.

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

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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)).