GM Joey Antonio, FM Adrian Pacis Win Asian Seniors Blitz Championships

GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio of the Philippines (second from left) scored 8 points out of 9 rounds to win outright the Asian Seniors Blitz Chess Championship for 50+ on 21st October 2023 at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City, Philippines. Filipino brothers IM Chito Garma and FM Edgardo Garma (right) followed with 7 and 6 points apiece for second and third places, respectively. Awarding the trophies and medals is Asian Chess Federation Executive Director Casto Abundo (left).

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FM Adrian Pacis of the Philippines (second from right) similarly scored 8 points out of 9 rounds to win the Asian Seniors Blitz Chess Championship for 65+. Filipino Mario Mangubat of Cebu City followed with 7 points for the silver medal and IM Aitkazy Baimurzin of Kazakhstan (second from left) with 6 points and the highest tie break for the bronze medal. Awarding the trophies and medals is Asian Chess Federation Executive Director Casto Abundo (left).