Asian Chess Federation President Bharat Singh visited the Sri Lankan National Juniors and Girls Chess Championships which ended 14th May 2024. The emphasis on youth development has brought Sri Lanka many honors in Asian and World Youth and World Schools chess championships. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results of Boys and Girls championships.
Asian Chess Federation Deputy President Bharat Singh addressing the Sri Lankan National Juniors and Girls Chess Championship ceremony.
Sri Lanka has once again demonstrated its prowess in the world of chess by securing five medals at the World Schools Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024. Among the medals were one gold, one silver and two bronzes, showcasing the exceptional talent of Sri Lankan young chess players.
Jirah Floravie Cutiyog of City of General Trias won the 1st HS Tabernilla Surveying and Engineering Services Open Rapid Chess Tournament held Saturday, May 11 at City of Imus Sports Complex, Imus, Cavite, Philippines.
The 15-year-old prodigy capped her giant-slaying ways by shocking FIDE Master Roel Abelgas of Dasmariñas City, Cavite in 38 moves of Caro-Kann Defense to clinch the crown with 6.5 points.
In photo are, from left, Coach Ederwin Estavillo, City of Imus Sports Development Unit Administrative Assistant RJ Ramirez, Jirah Floravie Cutiyog and Engr. Herbert Tabernilla Jr. The feat also came with the P10,000 top purse.
Cutiyog is a Grade 9 student of Bethel Academy of Sta Clara General Trias Cavite.
She defeated International Master Ronald Bancod in the first round, Clark Kaeron Kwan in the second round, Arena FIDE Master Castelgandolfo Yray in the third round, FIDE Master Mark Jay Bacojo in the fourth round, Angele Tenshi Biete in the sixth and penultimate round and FIDE Master Roel Abelgas in the seventh and final round. She split the points with International Master Michael Concio Jr. in the fifth round.
Among those who are supporting her chess campaign here and abroad are Mayor Luis Ferrer IV, Vice Mayor Jonas Glyn Labuguen, Cavite Sixth Dist. Rep. Antonio Ferrer, Sports Head Rodolfo Commandante Jr. and Bethel Academy of Sta Clara General Trias Cavite.
Concio, FIDE Master David Elorta, Bacojo and International Master Daniel Quizon finished the tournament with similar 6.0 points; Abelgas scored 5.5 points while Bancod, International Master Paulo Bersamina, International Master Barlo Nadera, Arena International Master Chester Caminong, National Master Mar Aviel Carredo, Sherwin Tiu, Ricardo Batcho, Jesus Benjamin Lising, Efren Arguelles, Jose Erwin Manalo, Alexis Emil Maribao, Richfield Rivera and Arena Grandmaster Voltaire Marc Paraguya have identical 5.0 points.
The 1st HS Tabernilla Surveying and Engineering Services Open Rapid Chess Tournament was supported by the City of Imus Sports Development Unit.
It shall be recalled that Cutiyog won the 6th IACG (Inter-Agency Chess Group) Invitational Chess Tournament held at the Robinson Place Imus in Imus City, Cavite last March 23 and the 1st Kagawad Wilson Fauni Rapid Invitational Chess Tournament at the Imus National High School Covered Court Bucandala 3, Imus City, Cavite last April 6, 2024, both perfect score, 7 out of 7.
Cutiyog also powers 3-gold and 1 silver in chess representing City of General Trias during the DepEd Calabarzon 2024 Regional Athletic Association meet (RAAM) Secondary Girls Chess Tournament held last April 5-13, 2024 at the Emmanuel Christian School, City of Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Cutiyog won the Secondary Girls blitz (individual) and Standard (Individual) event with a similar perfect 7.0 points.
Cutiyog also saw action in the 2023 World Youth Chess Championship held in Montesilvano, Italy last November.-Marlon Bernardino-
International Master Ronald Dableo swept his assignments and scored 7.0 points to rule the just concluded Sicilian Prodigy 1st Edition FIDE-rated Rapid Open Chess Tournament held Sunday, May 12 at the Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City, Philippines.
In photo are, from left, National Arbiter Ranier Pascual of Kaizen Knights Concepcion Dos Chess Club, host Reu Gabriel Sebolino, International Master Ronald Dableo and IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia.
Dableo, head coach of multi-titled University of Santo Tomas chess team and member of the star-studded Philippine Army chess team opened his campaign with a win over Jan Carlsen Matencio then followed it with victories over Patrick Bonifacio, AFM Ritchie James Abeleda, WNM Lexie Grace Hernandez, Kevin Arquero, Luffe Magdalaga and NM Ivan Travis Cu.
Dableo pocketed the P10,000 cash prize and trophy courtesy of host AGM Reu Gabriel Sebolino and IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia in close cooperation with National Arbiter Ranier Pascual of Kaizen Knights Concepcion Dos Chess Club and Robinsons Malls.
The 45-year-old Dableo is supported by the Philippine Army and University of Santo Tomas.
The former Asian Zonal champion Dableo, whose current FIDE rating is 2364, needs to reach the 2500-rating plateau to barge into the country’s elite GM club.
Magdalaga, Arquero and Jerry Areque finished behind Dableo with identical 6.0 points, while Hernandez, IM Paulo Bersamina and Sherwin Tiu had 5.5 points each.-Marlon Bernardino.
Reu Sebolino scored perfect seven points to emerge as champion in the 14th Noypi Rapid Chess Tournament held 12 May 2024 at Jackman Plaza in Munoz Quezon City, Philippines.
Sebolino, who is the CEO and Founder of Sicilian Prodigy Institute, pocketed the top purse of P4,000, having lorded over 68 other participants from Metro Manila and nearby provinces in this 1-day rapid chess tournament, organized by National Arbiter Richard dela Cruz.
The 28-year-old Sebolino is a Masters in Science Entrepreneurship graduate student at De La Salle University,
He is also the chess coach of ISM (International School Manila) BGC. Sebolino defeated Carl Daluz in the final round. His other victims were Erwin Dusojan in the first round, Randy Culangan in the second round, Freddie Talaboc in the third round, Marlou Guatno in the fourth round, Lemmuel Jay Adena in the fifth round and John Rey Galon in the sixth and penultimate round.
Freddie Talaboc garnered 6.0 points to grab the runner-up honors, while Marlou Guatno and Joshua Roque wound up second to 3rd placers, respectively, with similar 5.5 points in the Swiss System format competition.
Meanwhile, Runhigh Yohan Instrella scored 2 draws in the last 2 rounds to rule the Kiddies 13 and under category.
Instrella who beat Chesca Mae Perang, Arkin Caballero, Kyler Marin Camonias and Arnel Luna Mahawan Jr. in the first four rounds, drew with Shun Angelo Joson and Jeanne Marie Arcinue, respectively.-Marlon Bernardino-
GM Pranav V of India won the strong Masters section of the inaugural Dubai Police Global Chess Challenge, held May 4-12 in Dubai. The 17-year-old grandmaster from Bangalore edged out compatriot GM Aravindh Chithambaram on tiebreak, both with seven points, to win the trophy and $16,000. Visit chess-results.com for round by round results and standings.
It was an all-Indian podium as GM Pranesh M came third on tiebreak with 6.5 points, the same score as six other players including GMs Vasyl Ivanchuk and Hans Niemann.
Apart from the Dubai Open and the Sharjah Masters, the UAE now has a third very strong open tournament. The sponsor is an irregular one: the Dubai police. As their representative Abdulla Ali Aal Barket explained in an interview with ChessBase India, many police officers are playing chess among each other online, and their commander came with the idea for a big international tournament.
The Masters tournament was hard-fought till the end. Among the five players on six points going into the final round, Pranav and Aravindh were the only ones to win their games on Sunday. On board three it was the eventual winner Pranav, at 17 one of India’s youngest grandmasters (number 75, back in 2022!) who defeated one of his many compatriots in this tournament. It was nice to see this happening with the Center Game, an ancient opening that is seeing a bit of a revival.
Aravindh (right) and Pranav drew each other in the eighth round in Dubai. Photo: ChessBase India.
From chess.com
by Marlon Bernardino
The Quezon City Simba’s Tribe and the Dasma Cavite Spartans reached the Northern Division quarter-finals of the 2024 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online chess tournament after beating their rivals in the elimination phase held at Chess.com Platform on Saturday, May 11. Visit official site.
The Simba’s Tribe survived a tough challenge from Isabela Knights of Alexander, 11-10, while the Cavite Spartans defeated Cagayan Kings, 15-6.
“We were pushed to the limit by Isabela, but good thing our players stepped up in the rapid play,” said playing coach Michaela Concio, forner top player of University of Santo Tomas during her College days.
“It was a tough win for us,” exclaimed Simba’s Tribe playing team owner Danilo Ponay.
This is the first time that the Quezon City Simba’s Tribe advanced to the knockout stage of the Northern Division.
Freddie Talaboc, NM Raymond Salcedo, Michella Concio, Eduardo Tunguia and Joseph Navarro played a vital role in Simba’s Tribes’ rapid triumph over the Knights of Alexander.
Talaboc defeated FM Noel dela Cruz (Board 1), Salcedo subdued NM Marc Christian Nazario (Board 2), Concio drew with Melizah Ruth Carreon (Board 3), Tunguia upset NM Gerardo “Gerry” Cabellon (Board 4) and Navarro crushed Lordwin Espiritu (Board 6).
Ricky Echala (Board 5) and Alvin Aguinaldo (Board 7) carried the fight for the Knights of Alexander after beating Francis Talaboc and Paulo Cristobal, respectively.
The Quezon City Simba’s Tribe yielded to Isabela Knights of Alexander during their blitz encounter, 2-5, but came back strong with a 9-5, triumph in the rapid play.
Meanwhile, the Dasma Cavite Spartans bested Cagayan Kings, 6-1, in the blitz game and 9-5, in the rapid play.
The Cavite Spartans once again relied on the exploits of Kevin Arquero (Board 1), GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. (Board 2), FM Carlos Edgardo Garma (Board 4), Alfredo Rapanot (Board 5), Alexis Emil Maribao (Board 6) and Renie Malupa (Board 7) to beat the Cagayan Kings in the blitz game.
WIM Marie Antoinette San Diego, Garma, Renie Malupa and Maribao won their respective matches in the rapid play while Antonio contributed a draw.
“Cagayan is a strong team. We were just lucky for beating them tonight. It was indeed a tough match,” said Dasma Cavite Spartans coach Benjie Bercadez.
The Quezon City Simba’s Tribe are set to tangle with the Manila Indios Bravos in the two-leg Northern Division quarter final round slated on Wednesday evening, May 15.
The Dasma Cavite Spartans are also to play with the Cagayan Kings in the knockout stage.
San Juan Predators and the defending champion Pasig City King Pirates wait in the Northern Division semifinal round after a 1-2 finish in the gruelling elimination round.
In the Southern Division, Surigao matches with Iloilo while Davao plays Tacloban for the quarter final while Camarines and Toledo wait in the Southern Division semifinal round after a 1-2 finish in the gruelling elimination round.
PCAP, the country’s first and only play-for-pay league, is headed by President-Commissioner Atty. Paul Elauria, Chairman Michael Angelo Chua and Treasurer Atty. Arnel Batungbakal.-Marlon Bernardino-
The FIDE World School Chess Championship 2024 took place in the Constitutional Province of Callao in Lima, Peru, from April 30 to May 10, 2024. Organised by the Peruvian Chess Sports Federation (FDPA) on behalf of FIDE, the championship featured competitions across six age groups: U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17, with separate events in open and girls’ categories. A total of 1200 chess players from 26 countries participated in the event
| World Schools Chess Championship, Peru 2024 | |||
| U7 Open | Uchral, Bayarsaikhan | MGL | Gold |
| U7 Girls | Az-Erdene, Nyamdavaa | MGL | Gold |
| U7 Girls | Meegoda, M D Vinuthi Siyansa | SRI | Silver |
| U9 Open | Nabiyev, Iman | KAZ | Bronze |
| U9 Girls | Nandinjiguur, Chinzorig | MGL | Gold |
| U11 Girls | Urangoo, Myadagbal | MGL | Bronze |
| U13 Girls | Altynbek, Aiaru | KAZ | Gold |
| U15 Open | Sodbilegt, Naranbold | MGL | Silver |
The World School Chess Championship 2024 in Peru has come to a close, but the memories and lessons learned will continue to inspire young minds. Held in six age groups (U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17) with separate events for open and girls’ categories, the competition in the Constitutional Province of Callao in Lima brought together 1,169 participants from 26 countries.
After nine rounds of exciting chess, we know all the champions and top finishers. Local players enjoyed a very successful event, collecting a total of 12 medals. Peruvians led the way with three gold, three silver, and six bronze medals. Mongolia also claimed three gold medals, but with only one silver and one bronze. The USA and Paraguay each boasted two gold medals, while Paraguay, Colombia, and Kazakhstan also had champions.
The closing ceremony was attended by Guido Flores Marchan, President of the IPD (Peruvian Sports Institute); Ciro Castillo Rojo, President of the Government of Callao; Ozgur Solakoglu, Inspector of Fide; Jaime Ortega, President of the Peruvian Federation of Chess and Victor Pimentel, Organizer of the Chess World Cup (pictured above, left to right).
Champions Podium
U07 Open
1. Uchral Bayarsaikhan (Mongolia)
2. Mamani Choque Adler Esau (Bolivia)
3. Vargas Mojica Axel Fabian (Bolivia)
U07 Girls
1. Az-Erdene Nyamdavaa (Mongolia)
2. Meegoda M D Vinuthi Siyansa (Sri Lanka)
3. Chavez Mendoza Amiled Aleska (Perú)
U09 Open
1. Guntaka, Aayansh (USA)
2. Manchanda, Advik (USA)
3. Nabiyev, Imán (Kazakhstan)
U09 Girls
1. Nandinjiguur Chinzorig (Mongolia)
2. Comas Bermeo Emilie (Colombia)
3. Tunque Mamani Camila Valeria (Perú)
U11 Open
1. Vinales Gonzalez Enzo Mathias (Paraguay)
2. Humpire Quispe Uriel Gustavo (Perú)
3. Gallegos Quispe Daniel Paolo (Perú)
U11 Girls
1. Mandujano Alagon Ghaydaa Ceneth (Perú)
2. Machacca Mina Adamaris Luciana (Perú)
3. Urangoo Myadagbal (Mongolia)
U13 Open
1. Yang Maxwell (USA)
2. Martinez Flores Matias (Mexico)
3. FM Munoz Ramos Christopher (Chile)
U13 Girls
1. WCM Altynbek, Aiaru (Kazakhstan)
2. Mollo Figueroa, Nicole (Bolivia)
3. WCM Buyankhishig, Batpelden (Mongolia)
U15 Open
1. FM Caceres Benitez Arturo Eduardo (Paraguay)
2. FM Sodbilegt Naranbold (Mongolia)
3. Jimenez Espinola Herles Hazael (Perú)
U15 Girls
1. Torres Ccahuay Dayana Nievevska (Perú)
2. Toala Velez Dayra Jamileth (Ecuador)
3. WCM Herrada Blanco Maria Fernanda (Perú)
U17 Open
1. FM Campos Gomez Manuel (Colombia)
2. Garzon Zapatanga Christopher Leonel (Ecuador)
3. Salazar Flores Yerick Alexander (Perú)
U17 Girls
1. WIM Bravo Mallco Kate Azumi (Perú)
2. WFM Contreras Huaman Fiorella (Perú)
3. WFM Jimenez Salas Maria Teresa (Perú)
This edition of the World School Championship became possible thanks to the “joyful effort” by IO Víctor Pimentel Mendoza that began in Sicuani in 2013. Referees, delegates, staff, and volunteers, all working under the protection of the flame lit 100 years ago by FIDE and the Peruvian state, successfully held this global chess forum in Peru.
Written by Rodolfo Valentino Cabrera Huaman and Patricia Claros Aguilar
Photos: Patricia Claros Aguilar
From World School Championship: Goodbye, Peru 2024 (fide.com)
Registration for the International Chess Tournament – Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial is extended until May 10th.
The tournament will take place in Aktobe, Kazakhstan from May 24th to June 3rd.
Over 17 countries have already registered, with strong players like Grandmasters Alexey Sarana (2706), Sanan Sjugirov (2692), Alexander Predke (2667), Nodirbek Yakuboev (2665) and more.
The Kazakhstan Chess Federation invites all federations to participate.
You can find the starting list by following this link: https://chess-results.com/tnr933360.aspx?lan=11
For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to Asem. WhatsApp: https://wa.me/7781016043
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineer (IIEE) and Institute of Electronic Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) Friendship Games are scheduled 12th June 2024 in celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence day, in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.
In photo is Katherine Joyce Tablao of Smart Options Industrial Supplies, Inc./3M (right) and 2024 IIEE Labor Day Open chess tournament 3rd placer Andrew Elpedes of IECEP.
The event will showcase an Open Chess Executive tournament and a basketball exhibition game between the two engineering associations at Remedian Court. The chess event will be held at Best Western Hotel with Savers Industrial and Building Solutions as venue sponsors.
The Smart Options Industrial Supplies, Inc., distributor of 3M products, donated the wooden chess, pieces and clocks. Players from electric cooperatives, telcos and other engineering firms are expected to participate with other engineering and executive players with Central Luzon and nearby towns. GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. is also invited to play for both the basketball and chess tournaments.
A Php10,000 total prize is set with gifts from sponsors and hotel room coupons for champion. The event is arranged by the IIEE Pampanga chapter and IIEE Branding team composed of 2021 IIEE National President Allan Anthony Alvarez (Adviser), Chairman Mendro Lim, Vice Chairman Erwin Fernandez and business consultant Roseller Balanza.
Filipino and United States Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. is the chief arbiter.
