GM Darwin Laylo (fifth from left) won the Nene Pimentel Memorial Chess Tournament held over the weekend of 13-14 July 2024 at the Ayala Malls Feliz in Marikina, Philippines.
A total of 146 players competed in the 9-round Swiss system. In photo, IM Roderick Nava (right) makes the ceremonial opening moves with daughter-in-law of the late Senator Nene Pimentel, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investments. Standing at left is Tournament Director IA Ricky Navalta.\
Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and final standings. Princess Nenita Gonzales topped the Kiddies division alone with 8.5 points,
