Defending champion IM Efren Bagamasbad beat IM Aitkazy Baimurzin of Kazakhstan to pull away with a perfect 6 points after as many ruonds of the Asian Seniors Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Three players follow with 4 points each, namely Baimurzin and Mario Mangubat and FM Adrian Pacis of the Philippines.
IM Chito Garma of the Philippines beat compatriot IM Barlo Nadera to climb back on top with 5 points after 6 rounds of the Asian Seniors 50+ championship.
