by Marlon Bernardino.
Al Basher “Basty” Buto, 11, of Cainta, Rizal won the PSC-NCFP Selection – Luzon Leg Elimination for Mens Chess Championships on online tournament Thursday at tornelo.com. Photo shows Al Basher “Basty” Buto of Cainta, Rizal and Audit Manager Diwa Learning Systems Inc. FA Ricky Navalta.
The 11-year-old Buto (in photo above) a grade five pupil of Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal, whose stint here is being supported by Sen. Ping Lacson and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) collected 8 points on eight wins and one loss in nine outings to bring home the title in this 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment rapid time control format.
Janmyl Tisado, 15, of General Trias City, Cavite finished second. The grade 10 student of Academy of Saint John – La Salle Greenhills supervised, playing under the banner of General Trias City Chess Club and under the guidance of coach Ederwin Estavillo and Rep. Jon-Jon Ferrer, ended up in a two-player tie for second with 7.5 points but wound up with the highest tiebreak score to claim the No. 2 spot.
In photo are, from left, Janmyl Tisado of General Trias City, Cavite and coach Ederwin Estavillo
Also with 7.5 points is Nezil Arj Magnaye Merilles of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro who placed 3rd overall because of lower tie break points.
Buto’s victories came against Jose Piro Caro, Joemel Narzabal, Marlon Constantino, Alfredo Balquin Jr., Juan Samson Guillermo Cantela, Jerish John Velarde, Mark James Marcellana and Tisado while his only loss was at the hands of Joseph Mendoza II.
Tisado scored victories against Christian Borlaza, Robert Michael Tampus, Geonard Aldave, Joseph Navarro, Ivan Travis Cu, Merilles, Hans Ezekiel Olorosisimo before losing to Buto. His draw came in games against Mark James Marcellana.
Rounding up the top 10 were Marcellana (4th), Cu (5th), Adrian Basilgo (6th), Daniel John Lemi (7th), Israel Landicho (8th) Cedric Daniel Macato (9th) and Jan Darryl Batula (10th).
Tournament director is GM Jayson Gonzales assisted by Chief Arbiter IA Reden Cruz and Deputy Chief Arbiter FA Rudy Ibanez.