The Philippine Chess Delegation leave for Tarakan, Indonesia on Indepedence Day

06.12.2011.  Our team leave the Philippines on the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day.

This will be my first time to travel without any of my parents. Hope it won`t be that hard.   To solicit fund from a generous sponsors was so hard plus the last minute arrangements made it more impossible for my either of my parents to join the delegation.  This day is my Independence Day!

There are two batches flying to Tarakan, Indonesia.  We are with the first batch which flight is at 7:20 AM.  And the next batch will be at 9:00 PM.  We are accompanied by GM Jayson Gonzales, Mr.Neri and Mr. Infesto in our flight together with parents Mrs. Mary Ann San Diego, Mrs. Glo Revita and Mr. Canino.  We hope to be back in the Philippines with much much glory to bring home!

 Our team - 12 Boys Under : Samantila, de Leon and Ibaooc.

The team waiting.  GM Jayson arrived with our Phil T-shirt.

 

 

 

 Time to check-in ...

Good luck and God Bless!

Courtesy Call to Chairman Butch Pichay

6.11.2011: After completing my travel permit the other day at DSWD it is final, I have to travel without my parents... for the first time.  Yesterday, the Philippine Chess delegation and their parents went to see Chairman Pichay for a courtesy call.  Our delegation composed of 36 boys and girls from Under 8 years old, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 age category will compete in the 12th Asean+ Age Group Chess Tournament in Tarakan, Indonesia.

Me (Daryl Unix R. Samantila, in black polo), GM Jayson Gonzales (in blue polo), Mr. Neri (in red polo shirt), Cong Butch Pichay (in blue polo shirt) and Mr. James Infesto (in stripped polo shirt).

12th ASEAN Age Group Philippine Delegation

 

GOOD LUCK TO OUR PHILIPINE DELEGATION!

These shall be our delegation...or lesser I think.  Maybe some encountered problems in their passport because of such short notice.  But anyway, many are joining because NCFP was able to pull through it all after all the obstacles.  To all our Filipino chess fanatics, please pray for our contingent safe trip and good games.

My scholastic and chess medals

These are the medals I garnered during my elementary days.

Championship medals I got for playing chess. 

I got my first chess medal when I was in grade 2.

My school medals I got from school quiz bee, math, science, computer and other literature and arts contests.  And of course, medals I received from being a consistent honor student from my grade 1 to grade 6.

PHL Winners 2011 Asian Youth Chess Championship

Congratulations to the Individual Medalists!

OPEN BLITZ

GIRLS BLITZ

STANDARD OPEN

STANDARD GIRLS

2011 Asian Youth Chess Championship

Open 12 Players

Top Row: Lemi Daniel John(PHI), Tennakoon TTMDCT(SRI), Samantila Daryl Unix(PHI), You Haneul(KOR), Kwun Minhyeok(KOR), Kim Sungmin(KOR), Bayarjargal Bilguun(MGL), Mayed Al-Rashedi(UAE), Lapitan Daniel(AUS), Azimi Seyed Khashayar(IRI), Asgharzadeh M Reza(IRI), Middle Row:Harshal Shahi(IND), Hetul Shah(IND), Aravindh Chithambaram V.R.(IND), (), Nigmatov Ortik(UZB), Igonin Temur(UZB), Isaev Chyngyz(KGZ), Baterdene Tsogbayar (MGL), LorpaniZangeneh Shahin(IRI), Tan Yong Zhao(MAS), Bottom Row:De Leon Haince Patrick(PHI), (), Ieong Seak Hin(MAC), Ip Seng Tou(MAC), Wong Win Lee Edwin(MAC), Tin Jingyao(SIN)

Philippine Players in Girls Category:

Top Row: Fronda Jan Jodilyn(G18), Mejia Cherry Ann(G16), Nahudan Eibtizam(G18), Enriquez Jean Karen(G16), Suede Mikee Charlene(G18), Laz Christine Joyce(G18), Camacho Chardine Cheradee(G18), Frayna Janelle Mae(G16), Middle Row: Revita Samantha Glo(G12), Membrere Merlene(G14), San Diego Marie Antoinette(G12), Paez Charlotte(G12), Fuerte Mary Joyce(G14), Mirano Mira(G14), Pernites Ma. Clark Encar(G16), Bottom Row: San Diego Jerlyn Mae(G8), De Guzman Rheam Arah(G8), Olila Erlyn Mae(G8), Guirhem Fiona Geeweneth(G10), Docena Jesca(G10), Palaming Regyne(G10)

Philippines Players in Open Category

Top Row: Ramos Joshua(O14), Dulay Dave Patrick(O16), Florendo Joey Albert(O18), Pascua Haridas(O18), Aquino Prince Mark(O18), Garcia Jan Emmanuel(O16), Datu Alcon John(O18), Ramos Alfonso(O18), Middle Row: De Leon Luke Mathew(O14), Sol Cruz Raul Jr.(O14), De Leon Haince Patrick(O12), Samantila Daryl Unix(O12), Gutierrez Dennis Jr.(O10), Mejia Giovanni(O14), Lemi Daniel John(O12), Bottom Row: Gutierrez Dennis III(O8), Uy Jamler Luis(O8), Gonzales Julius(O10), Rilloraza Istraelito(O10), Paler Emanuel Van R.(O10), Docena Jerad(O14), UY Paul Lejither(O10), Dela Cruz Khulene Lord(O8)

The Bronze Medal that I received for the Individual Blitz Event. 

Our team medal, together with Haince Patrick de Leon and Daniel John Lemi

2011 Asian Youth Chess Championship Subic, Philippines

Pairing and Results

 Open : U- 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8

Girls : U- 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8

Group Picture with the Open 12 Under Category

 The Opening day, players, teachers and coaches waited for the playing area to be opened.

 First Round

 The night after our first round.

 With fellow PHL Players.  Brothers Dennis III and Dennis Gutierres Jr and  Israelito with his brother.