National Master Marlon Bernardino Jr. won the National Master Zulfikar Sali Blitz Open Round Robin Chess Tournament held Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the New World Hotel in Makati City, Philippines.
In photo are the Participants and the organizer, from left: IM Chito Danilo Garma, Noel Jay Estacio, Gilo Estrella, IM Yves Ranola, NM Zulfikar Sali (tournament organizer/sponsor), Leo Penaredondo, Luffe Magdalaga, Ruther Barredo , Princess Nicole Atenta Ballete, NM Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. (Champion) and Christopher Megino
Bernardino, a veteran sportswriter and radio commentator, finished with 6.0 points on account of 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses to win the 10-man field and pocket the P3,000 top prize.
Rounding up the top 10 were IM Yves Ranola, Luffe Magdalaga, IM Chito Danilo Garma , Princess Nicole Atenta Ballete, Gilo Estrella, Christopher Megino, Ruther Barredo, Noel Jay Estacio and Leo Penaredondo, respectively.
“I am happy for winning the National Master Zulfikar Sali Blitz Open Round Robin Chess Tournament. I would like to thank National Master Zulfikar Sali for sponsoring this 10-man field Blitz Open Round Robin Chess Tournament,” said the 47-year-old Bernardino.