Philippines —Kyle Emmanuel Ochoa of Malolos City, Bulacan won the Kuya Buboy Abalos Limbas Mandaragit Eagles Club Chess Tournament on October 8, 2023 at the Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City
Ochoa scored perfect 7.0 points to bring home the PHP 5,000 cash prize plus trophy and gift certificate in this 1-day rapid tournament sponsored by Mr. Renato “Buboy” Abalos, organized by PNP chess club in cooperation with NCFP Board of Director Martin “Binky” Gaticales.
He defeated Sofia Angelique Alcala in the first round, Macwaine A. Molina (2nd round), Jerry Tolentino (3rd round), Joe Andy Calivoso (4th round), Mark Louie Velasco (5th round), Abraham Bayron (6th round) and Jerome Villanueva (7th round).
Nelson Busa Jr., John Lee Antonio and Rodolfo “Jun” Panopio Jr. finished the tournament with similar 6.0 points while Jhulo Goloran and Jerome Villanueva had identical 5.5 points.
“This is indeed a big help for the promotion of chess. I would like to really thank my good friend, PNP Chess Coach Mr. Jomar “Joms” Mendoza Pascua for promoting this event,” said Mr. Renato “Kuya Buboy” Abalos.
Photo shows champion Kyle Emmanuel Ochoa of Malolos City, Bulacan with his trophy receiving PHP 5,000 cash prize plus gift certificate courtesy of Mr. Renato “Kuya Buboy” Abalos
by Marlon Bernardino
Final Standings:
7.0 points—Kyle Emmanuel Ochoa
6.0 points—Nelson Busa Jr., John Lee Antonio, Rodolfo “Jun” Panopio Jr.
5.5 points—Jhulo Goloran, Jerome Villanueva