Tristan Jared Cervero, one of the top players of Ateneo de Manila University chess team, reigned supreme in the Barangka Chess Club tournament held last Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Barangka, Marikina City, Philippines.
Cervero bagged the title of the over-the-board tournament after registering the highest output of a perfect 7.0 points.
In photo, Marikina Chess Federation president Johnny “Joel” Gaudia (left) and Isagani De Ramos of Barangka Chess Club made the ceremonial moves kicking off the one-day tournament.
The tournament was organized by Restie Roxas and Isagani De Ramos of Barangka Chess Club in close cooperation with Marikina Chess Federation president Johnny “Joel” Gaudia.
Jonathan Trajano placed second with 6.0 points, followed by solo third Clord Bragais with 5.5 points. Felix Julius Caesar, James Joshua Padua, Lord James Malveda, Light Maranan and John Khedev Argarin occupied the fourth to ninth spots with 5.0 points each. John Khedev Argarin wound up solo tenth with 4.5 points.
Adjudged category winners were Jan Michael Ellar Jr. (Top Junior), Llewelyn Aries Alan (Top Female) and John Deaniel Basiya (Top Kiddie).-Marlon Bernardino-