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The powerhouse Pyramid team of Iran, led by two grandmasters, maintained a comfortable lead from second running Bangladesh Police after the penultimate round of the Asian Club Cup Hybrid Chess Team Championship on Tornelo.

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Pyramid team of Iran blanked Fekre Bartar  6 : 0 for a total of 14 match points and 39.5 game points. These enabled them to retain 1^st place with a 1 ½ game point lead over Bangladesh Police.

SGChessHUb@JurongSpring of  Singapore defeated Pishgam Novin 4 : 0 to maintain third place but lost their chance to win the championships after trailing the leader by 5 1/5 game points

Bangladesh Police also blanked Fars Youth  6 : 0 to stay within striking distance of the championhip.

Sri Lankan Super Knight CC outclassed check.mate.club 5 ½ : ½ for solo 4^th place with 10 match points.

RiChessMasters (PHI) defeated BIshan Chess Club of Iran with a score of 5 ½ : ½  to remain tied for 5^th to 7^th place.

Match 6 was drawn between Andismandan Sabzavar (IRI) and Lion City Chess Meeting of Singapore

Super Knught CC 2 (SGP) handed Borna Sabzevar their 8^th loss with a 5 ½ : ½ drubbing.

 

 

 

Pyramid Chess Club of Iran, Bangladesh Police and Singapore Chess Hub at Jarong Spring remain tied at 12 match points each after the 7th round of the Asian Club Cup Hybrid Chess Championship on Tornelo. The first tie break will be game points. Pyramid beat RichessMasters of the Philippines to lead by 1.5 game points over second running Bangladesh Police while Singapore Chess Hub at Jurong Spring is within striking distance at 30 game points.

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In photo above are the RichessMasters of the Philippines. Seated from left are Marian Calimbo, then Allan Pason, Bernadeth Galas and Khent Darylle Delig. Starting from left are Dr. Ariel Potot, Dione Patrick Minoza, Aldwin Daculan, Bhell Ortiz and Ariel Joseph Abellana.

A sweep by Pyramid of Iran over the RiChessMasters of the Philippines was foiled by a draw by WIM Bernadette Galas and WFM Tannaz Azali. However their 5 ½ points enabled the Iranians to widen their tie break by 1.5 game points.

In spite of draws by their two grandmasters in boards 1 and 2, Bangladesh Police banked on their boards 3 to 6 players to defeat Super Knight CC of Sri Lanka 5 : 1 to remain in second place.

SGChessHub@JUrongSpring beat Fars Youth of Iran 4 ½ : 1 ½ to hold on to third place with 12 match points.

Fekre Bartar (IRI) scored 4 points against Lion City Chess Meetup (SGP) to climb to 5^th place.

Pishgam Novin handed Borna Satzevar their 7^th defeat  (6 : 0) to move up from 9^th to 6^th place.

Andishmandan Satzevar eked out a 3 ½ : 1 ½ win over Super Knight CC 2. Both teams now share 11^th and 12^th place with 5 match points each.

Para-chessers on PSC’s online edition of Pilipinas Para Games

Over 150 para-athletes across the country will compete in the 2021 Philippine Sport Commission – Pilipinas Para Games (PPG) Online Chess Competition which starts on November 19. In photo are, clockwise from left, FIDE Disabled Commission chairman GM Thomas Luther, Asian Chess Federation Executive Director IA/IO Casto Abundo, National Chess Federation of the Philippines CEO GM Jayson Gonzales, IA/NM James Infiesto and GM Eugene Torre.

“We are launching this project in our effort to continue efforts to address our need for a truly comprehensive grassroots sports development program for our para-athletes, and continuously harness their full potential,” said PSC Oversight Commissioner for para-athletes Arnold Agustin.

Originally staged in three regional legs, the online chess competition will now be held in one nation-wide event, on six categories namely, Visually Impaired B1 Completely Blind Men, Visually Impaired B1 Completely Blind Women, Visually Impaired B2 Partially Blind Men, Visually Impaired B2 Partially Blind Women, and Physically Impaired Men and Physically Impaired Women.

The PPG is also held in partnership with the Philippine Paralympic Committee and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists on the classification of registered para-athletes.

Competition starts on November 19 via Zoom, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will conclude on November 21. Winners will receive medals, certificates of excellence and cash incentives.

To prepare the national para coaches and technical officials for this competition, a Para-Chess Online Technical Workshop started November 7. Six of our chess legends in GM Eugene Torre, GM Thomas Luther, GM Jayson Gonzales, IA/IO Casto Abundo, and IA/NM James Infiesto served as resource speakers.

“In a pandemic, we are focusing on chess as it appears to be one of the best solutions for our para-athletes to get themselves going again in sports,” expressed Agustin.

Registered para-athletes can complete and send their requirements to pilipinasparagames@gmail.com and its official Facebook page. Official list of participants will be announced on November 12.

 

 

 

Moratuwa and Colombo win Inter University Online Chess Championships 2021

University of Moratuwa (photo above) scored full 12 points out of possible 12 points to win the Inaugural Inter University Online Men Chess Championship convincingly. University of Moratuwa beat Universities of (6 – 0), Wayamba University of SL (5 1/2 – 1/2), University of Peradeniya (4 – 2), University of Colombo (4 ½ – 1 ½), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (3 ½ – 2 ½)  and Uva Wellassa University 6- 0 to achieve the title. Kaveen Ishara and Chathulanka Gamage scored full 6 points while HMAK Herath and Rahul Jeyanthan scored 5 ½ out of 6 for University of Moratuwa.

University of Colombo Women (photo above) also had a great event, scored 10 points out of 12 possible points

Though University of Ruhuna led the points table till the 4^th round their loss against Sabaragamuwa University affected them in a bad way. University of Colombo Women beat University of Jaffna (6 -0),  Sabaragamuwa University (4-2), University of Moratuwa (4-2), University of Kelaniya (3 ½ – 2 ½ ) and University of Sri Jayawardenapura (4 ½ – 1 ½) and lost to University of Ruhuna (2 -4) to win the Championship on the better tie breaker. University of Ruhuna Girls Chess Team beat Uva Wellassa University (5 -1), University of Peradeniya (4-2), University of Colombo (4-2), Eastern University (4 – 2) and Rajarata University (5 – 1) and lost to Sabaragamuwa University in the penultimate round (1-5) which ruined their progressive attempt.

Unoversity of Peradeniya beat Eastern University (6-0), University of Jaffna (5-1), University of Kelaniya (5-1), University of Colombo (4 – 2) and University of Sri Jayawardenapura (4 -2) and lost to University of Moratuwa (4 -2) which turned their hope of the Championship.

University of Sri Jayawardenapura placed 3^rd in the Men’s Championship while Sabaragamuwa University placed 3^rd in the Women’s Championship.

Due to the pandemic situation, the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA) was not able to organize any Sporting events for the University students. So, the SLUSA decided to hold the three possible events, Chess, Taekwondo and Karate. In the result of the decision, the University of Moratuwa organized the event on behalf of the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association with the support of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka (organizing committee below).

The Inter University Online Chess Championships 2021 for Girls and Boys was held at the Tornelo Platform according to the Swiss System in 6 rounds on 6^th and 7^th November 2021. The match points system is used. Event was held with the participation of 28 teams (Boys 14 and Girls 14) from 14 Universities namely, Universities of Colombo, Peradeniya, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kelaniya, Moratuwa, Ruhuna, Jaffna, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, Rajarata, Wayamba, Vishual and Performing Arts, Uva Wellassa and one of the newest Universities Vavunia University was in action.

Final Standings (Men)

Rk.	Team	Wins	Draws	Losts	TB1
1	University of Moratuwa	6	0	0	12
2	University of Peradeniya	4	0	2	8
3	University of Sri Jayewardenepur	4	0	2	8
4	University of Colombo	3	1	2	7
5	University of Jaffna	3	1	2	7
6	Uva Wellassa University of Sri L	3	1	2	7
7	Sabaragamuwa University of Sri L	3	0	3	6
8	University of Ruhuna	3	0	3	6
9	Rajarata University of Sri Lanka	3	0	3	6
10	University of Vavuniya	1	3	2	5
11	University of Kelaniya	2	1	3	5
12	Wayamba University of Sri Lanka	2	0	4	4
13	Eastern University Sri Lanka	1	1	4	3
14	Visual & Performing Arts Univers	0	0	6	0

Final Standings Women

Rk.	Team	Wins	Draws	Losts	TB1
1	University of Colombo	5	0	1	10
2	University of Ruhuna	5	0	1	10
3	Sabaragamuwa University of Sri L	4	1	1	9
4	University of Moratuwa	3	1	2	7
5	University of Kelaniya	3	1	2	7
6	Eastern University Sri Lanka	2	3	1	7
7	University of Peradeniya	3	0	3	6
8	Wayamba University of Sri Lanka	3	0	3	6
9	University of Sri Jayewardenepur	2	2	2	6
10	Rajarata University of Sri Lanka	3	0	3	6
11	Uva Wellassa University of Sri L	2	0	4	4
12	University of Vavuniya	1	1	4	3
13	University of Jaffna	1	1	4	3
14	Visual & Performing Arts Univers	0	0	6	0

 

 

The Pyramid team of Iran (photo above), Bangladesh Police and Singapore Chess Hub maintained their lead with 10 match points each after six rounds of the Asian Club Cup Hybrid Chess Chamionship on Tornelo.

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Pyramid of Iran rested their board 2 Grandmaster but still overwhelmed the all women team Pishgam Novin  6 : 0 to lead with one game point ahead of Bangladesh Police.

SGChessHub@JurongSpring defeated 5^th round co-leader Super Knight CC. Playing without their top two boards they managed to eke out a 3 ½ : 2 ½ win for a share of 1^st to 3^rd place. Opposing teams are in one Zoom breakout room and can watch that each of their opponents comply with Fair Play regulations.

Bangladesh Police defeated Super Knight CC2 of Sri lanka 4 ½ : 1 ½ to attain 2^nd place with only 1 game point separating them from the leader.

Fekre Bartar defeated  Bishan Chess Club, also of Iran, 5 games to 1, to tie for 5^th to 9^th place.

Fars Youth (IRI) beat Andishmandan Sabzevar (IRI)  4 ½ : 1 ½ to move up to 8^th place.

Philippine team RiCHessMasters trounced Check.mate.club of Iran 6 : 0 to improve their ranking to 5^th place.

Lion City Chess Meetup of Singapore dealt Borna Sabzevar its 6^th loss for a total of 6 match points.

The battle for first place tightens as four teams share the lead with 8 match point apiece, namely, SCFhessHub of Singapore, Bangladesh Police, Pyramid of Iran and Super Knights of Sri Lanka.

SGCHessHub@JurongfromSpring, playing at the Singapore Chess Federation headquarters above, handed 4^th round solo leader Bangladesh Police their first loss 3 ½  : 2 ½ to share the lead with 8 match points.

Pyramid team of Iran (photo below) wiped out Bishan Chess Club of Singapore, winning all their games for their 8^th match point and a share of the lead.

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Sri Lankan team, Super Knight CC defeated Iranian Fekre Bartar 4 : 2 and is currently in 4^th place due to a lower tie break.

Pishgam Novin edged out Philippine RIChessMasters 3 ½ : 2 ½ to remain at fifth place with 6 match points.

Super Knight CC2 (SRI)  drew with Lion City Chess Meetup (SGP)  to tie for 6^th-7^th place with Bishan Chess Club.

Iranian teams Andishmandan Sabzevar and check.mate.club also drew their match and remained tied for 12^th  and 13^th place

Fars Youth earned their 2^nd win over Borna Sabzevar (5 ½ : ½) who suffered their 5^th loss in the event.

 

 

 

 

 

by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA—Grandmaster Rogelio “Banjo” Barcenilla Jr. and Candidate Master Arjie Bayangat trounced their respective foes as the Laguna Heroes thrashed the Caloocan Loadmanna Knights, 15.5-5.5, in the third conference of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) held via Chess.com Platform on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

The Arizona, USA-based GM Barcenilla, a former two-time Asian Junior champion, whipped International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia after 43 moves of a King’s Indian defense on board two while Bayangat upset International Master Barlo Nadera after 75 moves of a Queen’s Pawn Opening on board five.

“CM Arjie Bayangat was a great revelation in tonight. Blanking IM Barlo Nadera both in blitz and rapid was a difficult task. I really appreciate the team for the determination to hurdle our match against tough Caloocan Team,” said Arena Grandmaster Dr. Fred Paez, president of the Philippine Executive Chess Association and one of the four co-team owners of the Heroes that include Mr. David Nithyananthan of KALARO, Engr. Benjamin Dy of SDC Global Choice and Engr. Jonathan Mamaril of Oregon, USA.

Laguna’s strong start sparked by Barcenilla and Bayangat was a big boost as Michella Concio nipped Woman National Master Arvie Lozano after 55 moves of English Opening on board three and FIDE Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad dealt International Master Domingo Ramos after 45  moves of a French defense on board four for a 10-4 victory in the rapid section.

Laguna’s board one player Grandmaster John Paul Gomez and board seven bet Kimuel Aaron Lorenzo settled for draws with Caloocan’s International Master Paulo Bersamina and FIDE Master Nelson Villanueva, respectively.

Paul Sanchez provided the full point for Caloocan after beating Vince Angelo Medina after 71 moves of King’s Indian attack on board six.

The Heroes, who are backed by Greatech Philippines, Inc., SDC Global Choice, Jolly Smile Dental Clinic, KALARO and Rotary Club of Nuvali,  also prevailed convincingly over the Loadmanna Knights ,5.5-1.5, in the blitz portion.

Laguna also blasted Rizal Batch Towers, 14-7.

Up next for the Heroes who tote a 15-4 win-loss record in the Northern Division are the Olongapo Rainbow Team 7 and Pengcheng Chess Club (China) on Wednesday (November 10, 2021).

The Bangladesh Police team, playing at the Bangladesh Chess Federation headquarters above, beat Pyramid of Iran 4.5-1.5 to grab solo lead after four rounds of the Asian Club Cup Hybrid Chess Championship on Tornelo.

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The Bangladesh team are, from left, WFM Noshin Anjum, WIM Sharmin Sultana Shirin, GM Enamul Hossain, Dr. Shoeb Reaz Alam (Captain), GM Ziaur Rahman, IM Abu Sufian Shakil, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman and FM Mehdi Hasan Parag.

Here is the game by Parag after his opponent’s 28… Qc2+. A thrilling example of attack and counter-attack.

SGChessHub@JurongSpring rebounded from a third round lose by defeating Fekre Bartar of Iran. Their 6 – 0 win gave them a total of 6 match points and a tie for 2^nd to 4^th place.

Sri Lankan Super Knight CC defeated compatriot Super Knight CC2 (5 ½ – ½) to also share 2th – 4^th place.

Pishgam Novin of Iran got it second win by beating Lion.City.Chess.meetup of Singapore by a score of 4 ½ – 1 ½.

Bishan Chess Club edged Andishmandan Sabzevar (both of Iran) to grab solo fifth place with 5 match points.

Philippine team RiChessMasters got its 2^nd win by overwhelming Fars Youth by a score of 5 ½ – ½.

Check.mate.club (IRI) earned its first win (5 – 1) against winless Borna Sabzever (IRI).

 

 

The Bangladesh Police and Pyramid Club of Iran beat their respective 3rd round opponents to share the lead in the Asian Club Cup Hybrid Chess Championship on Friday’s round in Tornelo. The Bangladesh Police team in photo above are: front row, left to right, WIM Sharmin Sultana Shirin, GM Enamul Hossain and WFM Noshin Anjum; back row, left to right, IM Abu Sufian Shakil, FM Mehdi Hasan Parag and GM Ziaur Rahman.

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Despite losses by their two Grandmasters in board 1 and 2, Pyramid boards 3 to 6 won their games to beat SGChessHub@JurongSpring of Singapore 4-0.

Second seed Bangladesh Police overwhelmed Fekre Bartar of Iran 5 ½ – 1/2. Only a draw by Seyyed Amirreza Razavi with Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman prevented a shut out victory.

Super Knight CC of Sri Lanka edged RiChessMasters of the Philippines 3 ½ – 2 ½ for their second win and a tie for 3^rd to 6^th place with 4 match points.

The sister team from Sri Lanka, Super Knight CC2 defeated Iranian team Pishgam Novin, to likewise amass 4 match points

Bishan Chess Club (IRI) and Lion City Chess Meetup (SGP) drew their match and remained tied for 7th.

 

After two rounds of the Asian Club Cup Hybrid Chess Championship, four teams share the lead with unbeaten scores. Singapore Chess Hub @Jurong Spring, Bangladesh Police, Pyramid of Iran and Fekre Bartar whitewashed their respective opponents to tally 4 match points each. Visit Chess-results.com for round by round results and standings, and to download games.

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SGCHessHub@JurongSpring defeated compatriots Lion City Chess Meetup 5.5-0.5.  Since both teams are playing in the Singapore Chess Federation, they agreed to play over-the-board, which is allowed in hybrid chess tournaments.

Top seed Pyramid of Iran remained unbeaten after trouncing Super Knight CC of Singapore with a game score of 5 – 1.

Second seed Bangladesh Police, bannered by GM Enamul Hossain and GM Ziaur Rahman, likewise defeated Pishgam Novin of Iran with 4 wins and 2 draws for a 5 – 1 victory.

Fekre Bartar (IRI) won over Fars Youth, also of Iran 4 ½ – 1 ½.

Six Teams are not far behind with 2 match points to share 5^th – 10 place. RiChess Masters  of the Philippines (below left) won 5½ – ½ over Abdishmandan Sabzewar of Iran  (below right) .

Super Knight CC2 beat Check.mate.club of Iran (5 – 1).

and Bishan (Singapore) beat Borna Sabzevar (Iran) with a score of 5 – 1.