International Master Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmarinas City (third from left) won the Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 16th Edition held 2 August 2025 at the Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines.
In photo are
Champion – IM Michael Concio Jr.
2nd Place – FM Mark Jay Bacojo
3rd Place – IM Chito Garma
Concio was playing under the guidance of Mayor Jenny Barzaga and Coach FIDE Master Roel Abelgas.
Concio received the P30,000 top prize from Kamatyas Chess Club founders International Master Roderick Nava (left foreground) and National Master David Almirol.
Concio finished the seven-round Swiss system competition with perfect 7.0 points, winning over Francis Ching, Jeremy Marticio, Gerald Ferriol, National Master Bob Jones Liwagon, Grandmaster Darwin Laylo, National Master Giovanni Mejia and International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia.
Meanwhile, FIDE Master Mark Jay Bacojo finished the tournament with 6.5 points while International Master Chito Garma, Grandmaster Daniel Quizon, International Master Barlo Nadera, Grandmaster Rogelio Antonio Jr. had 6.0 points each.
They were awarded P10,000, P7,000, P5,000 and P2,000 in cash, respectively.
Rounding out the Top 10 finishers were Gerald Ferriol (seventh), International Master Paulo Bersamina (eighth), International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia (ninth) and International Master Ricardo de Guzman (tenth).
They all received P2,000.
Top 3 for Kiddies
Champion – Kale Darren Condes
2nd Place – Marcus Louise Jacutina
3rd Place – Alexander Steven Manzano
-Marlon Bernardino-
Photo credit to Kamatyas Chess Club