Kevin Arquero (above right) won via tiebreak the 3rd FM Angelito Z. Camer Rapid Chess Tournament last October 27, 2024 at the Greenfield District, Pavilion Mall in Mandaluyong City, Philiopines
Arquero, tied for first, second and third places with FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri (left) and FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu (center) at six points apiece in the 10 minutes plus 3 seconds increment time control event organized by Bayanihan Chess Club president NM Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr., in close cooperation with Mr. Travis Vincent Chua and Mr. Reu Gabriel Sebolino.
With the highest tie break points, Arquero took the title, Nouri settled for second while Cu finished third.
Rounding up the top 10 winners were IM Barlo Nadera (4th); NM Romeo Alcodia (5th); IM Rolando Nolte (6th); FM Christopher Castellano (7th); FM David Elorta (8th) Ricardo Jimenez (9th); and Zakiran Arsad(10th).
Jose Piff Caumban and IM Chito Garma won the top Senior award.
Mr. Ranier Pascual was the chief arbiter in the said chess fest.-Marlon Bernardino-