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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

Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron, 13-time Philippine Open Champion Grandmaster Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. , National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr., Henrick Marello Bolaños and Golden Mind Chess Club President Alexandro “Allan” Osena in a souvenir photo during the opening of the 1st Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Championship on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the newly opened Sports Coliseum FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas.

SAN JOSE, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES—Ricardo Batcho won the 1st Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Championship held October 8, 2023 at the newly opened Sports Coliseum FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas.
The No. 4 Caloocan City bet Batcho outwitted Apollo Agapay in the final seventh round to capture the non-master crown with a perfect 7 points while Jerald Mariano, Herson Bangay and Jerrick Roose Albert ruled their respective divisions.

Batcho went home with a P15,000 top purse courtesy of Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron in the tournament organized by Golden Mind Chess Club President Alexandro “Allan” Osena.

He defeated Marc Raywel Baira in the first round, Richel Lomocso (2nd round), Richfield Rivera  (3rd round), Christian Ace Alora (4th round), Jerry Areque (5th round), Kevin Arquero (6th round) before beating Agapay (7th round).

Michael Linde and Rommel Lucion finished the tournament with similar 6.0 points; while Arquero,  Agapay, Trine Olmedo and Jeremy Marticio had identical 5.5 points.

Meanwhile, Mariano, Bangay and Albert won the 15 years old below, 12 years old and below and 9 years old and below division, respectively.

Mayor Valentino “Ben” R. Patron (left foreground) and 13-time Philippine Open Champion Grandmaster Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. and Henrick Marello Bolaños, made the twin ceremonial moves, firing off the one-day rapid event.

“With the ever-growing number of players now taking up the sport, Golden Mind Chess Club believes in empowering the youth by giving them the opportunity to hone their skills and be the best they can,” said Golden Mind Chess Club President Alexandro “Allan” Osena.
“We continue to innovate our tournament programme to produce more competitive, top caliber athletes that will someday be our national pride.” he added.
Tournament Director was NA Marian Osena assisted by FA Byron Gabrentina Villar, NA Salvador “Boyet” Tardecilla, NA Israel Landicho, NA Antonio Laureano and NA Mabel Padua.-Marlon Bernardino-

Final Standings:
7.0 points— Ricardo Batcho
6.0 points—Michael Linde, Rommel Lucion
5.5 points—Kevin Arquero, Apollo Agapay, Trine Olmedo, Jeremy Marticio

 

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran, India and Uzbekistan won the men’s gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively, as they easily outplayed their last round opponents in the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, left foreground, and Asian Chess Federation General Secretary Hisham Al Taher, right foreground, presented the awards. Visit gallery in https://hagoc.asianchess.com/closing-ceremony-teams/.

 

GM Parham Maghsoodloo (above left, holding bouquet, scored the highest performance rating at 2846 followed by compatriot GM Amin Tabatabaei at 2743. GM Praggnanandhaa of India registered performance rating of 2740 followed by GM javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan at 2738. Here are the top ten by performance rating.

China, India and Kazakhstan women won the gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively. In photo, Asian Chess Federation Deputy President Bharat Singh (left foreground) presents the awards.

Former women’s world champion Hou Yifan of China scored the highest performance rating among women at 2604. GM Koneru Humpy of India followed with 2596 and compatriot GM Harika Dronavalli at 2554. Here are the top ten women by performance ratings.

 

 

Iran beat the Philippines 3:1 in the penultimate 8th round to maintain the lead with 14 match points and close in on the Asian Games Chess Team Championship title. India outplayed Korea 3.5-0.5 to stay in second slot at 13 match points. Uzbekistan beat rival Kazakhstan 3.5-0.5 to follow in third slot. Host China drubbed Kyrgyzstan 3.5-0.5 to remain within striking distance for the bronze medal.

Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games and photo gallery. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.

In the women’s division, China blanked the Philippines 4:0 to be a shoo-in for the title at 15 match points. India kept pace by shutting out Hong Kong 4:0 to remain in second slot at 13 match points. Kazakhstan also blanked Korea 4:0 to follow in third slot with 11 match points. Vietnam shut out UAE 4:0 while Uzbekistan edged Mongolia 2.5-1.5 to remain within striking distance for the bronze at 10 match points each.

Iran men edged Mongolia 2.5-1.5 while India scored similar slate against Vietnam in the 7th round to maintain their 1-2 pole position in the homestretch of the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. Uzbekistan shutout Korea 4:0 to climb to third slot. China similarly shutout Thailand to stay within striking distance in fourth slot.

Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games and photo gallery. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.

In the women’s division, China beat Indonesia 3.5-0.5 to pull away with 13 match points as second running India was held to a 2-2 draw by third running Kazakhstan. With two rounds to go, China is a shoo in for the gold with 13 match points. India has 11 match points followed by Kazakhstan with 9 match points. Four teams are in the running for bronze with 8 match points each.

Iran and India drew 2:2 with Vietnam and China, respectively, to maintain their 1-2 men’s position in 6th round of the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. GM Parham Maghsoodloo led the Iran team with his 5th point in 6 games for a performance rating of 2921. GM Le Tuan Minh of Vietnam countered by beating GM Idani Pouya as the other boards were drawn. Vietnam and Uzbekistan are tied for third slot at 8 match points each followed by China with 7 match points.

Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.

In the women’s division, China dominated Vietnam 3.5-0.5 while India blanked Uzbekistan 4:0 to maintain their 1-2 position after six rounds. Kazakhstan drubbed the Philippines 3.5-0.5 to stay close in third slot.

China’s Hou Yifan scored her 5th point in 6 games. GM Zhu Jinier and WGM Zhai Mo scored for China to lead with 11 match points. The powerhouse Indian team of Knoeru Humpy, Rameshbabu Vaishali, Agrawal Vantika and Sri Savitha shutout Uzbekistan to stay in second slot with 10 match points. Kazakhstan is in third slot with 8 match points.

Iran men drew 2:2 with India to maintain their 1-2 position at the halfway 5th round of the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. GM Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran beat GM Gukesh on top board to register his 4th win for a performance rating of 2871. GM Praggnababdhaa evened the score for India by beating GM Amin Tabatabaei of Iran for a performance rating of 2912. The other two boards split the point.

Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.

 

In the women’s division, China edged Kazakhstan 2.5-1.5 on wins by Hou Yifan and Zhu Jiner to maintain solo lead with 9 match points.  Dinara Saduakassova countered for Kazakhstan by beating WGM Zhai Mao. India is a close second after blanking Mongolia 4:0. Four other teams follow with 6 match points each.

The Iranian men’s team edged Uzbekistan 2.5-1.5 to maintain solo lead with 8 match points after four rounds of the Asian Games Chess Team Championship in Hangzhou, China. India drubbed Kyrgyzstan 3.5-0.5 in round 4 to stay close behind with 7 match points. Three teams follow with 5 match points each, namely Vietnam, Uzbekistan and host China.

Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.

In the women’s division, China edged rival India 2.5-1.5 to grab solo lead with 7 match points. Kazakhstan beat Vietnam 3:1 to trail in a tie with India at 6 match points each.

Iran men’s team edged China 2.5-1.5 to grab solo lead in the Asian Games Men’s Chess Team Championship with 6 match points from 3 rounds. India and Uzbekistan follow in second slot with 5 match points each. GM Parham Maghsoodloo led the charge for Iran by beating Asian Games individual gold medalist Wei Yi of China on board 1 as the other games were drawn.

In the women’s division, India beat Indonesia 3.5-0.5 to grab solo lead with 6 match points as well. The Chinese women trail in second slot with 5 match points followed by Kazakhstan and Vietnam with 4 match points each.

In photo above are the officials and Arbiters of the Asian Games chess competition.

Visit http://hagoc.asianchess.com/ for links to board pairings, live games. Visit Asian Games official site. Here are the men’s standings and individual results.

 

by Marlon Bernardino
Photo shows 13-time Philippine Open Champion GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. and Mr. Jessie Villasin leading the ceremonial moves. The 1-day, 10 minutes plus 5 seconds increment rapid time control format was held in honor of the 82nd Birthday and 25th Death Anniversary of GM Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. who is best remembered for winning the 1976 Odessa International.

International Master Michael Concio Jr. won the Grandmaster Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. Individual Rapid Chess Tournament held at the Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street in Mandaluyong City, Philippines on September 30, 2023.
The Dasmarinas City pride Concio finished with 6 wins and 1 draw for a total of 6.5 points, the same output of International Master Daniel Quizon of Dasmarinas City and International Master Rolando Nolte of Quezon City.
Concio, however, was proclaimed champion due to better tie break points against 2nd placer Quizon and 3rd placer Nolte.
The triumvirate split the combined P20,000 prizes for their efforts.

At 4th to 8th place with 6.0 points were NM Romeo Alcodia of Quezon City, Alexis Emil Maribao of General Trias City, IM Angelo Young of Manila, AGM Voltaire Marc Paraguya of General Trias City and WNM Daren dela Cruz of Silang City.

Rounding out to the top 15 were FM Mark Jay Bacojo of Dasmarinas City, IM Barlo Nadera of Malabon City, GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., Benjie Bercadez, Christian Mendoza of Antipolo City, NM Phil Martin Casiguran of Dasmarinas City, NM Jasper Faeldonia of Manila, IM Ronald Bancod of Quezon City, FM Adrian Ros Pacis of Mandaluyong City and FM Noel dela Cruz of Makati City.

13-time Philippine Open Champion GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE), National Past President Engr. Allan Anthony Alvarez, Mr. Jessie Villasin and Ms. Mimi Casas graced the chessfest while former NCFP Executive Director Red Dumuk, NCFP Director Martin “Binky” Gaticales and Engr. Antonio Carreon Balinas led the closing rites in this 1-day tournament, sponsored by GM Balinas family, supported by NCFP Director Engr. Rey Urbiztondo, Rising Chess Unlimited Developmental Program, Open Kitchen Foodhall, Mr. Abraham Tecson and Bayanihan Chess Club legal counsel Atty. Rodolfo Enrique “Rudy” Rivera.

Final Standings: (7 rounds Swiss System, 10 minutes plus 5 seconds increment, 223 participants)
6.5 points—IM Michael Concio Jr., IM Daniel Quizon, IM Rolando Nolte
6.0 points—NM Romeo Alcodia, Alexis Emil Maribao, IM Angelo Young, AGM Voltaire Marc Paraguya, WNM Daren dela Cruz
5.5 points—FM Mark Jay Bacojo, IM Barlo Nadera, GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr., Benjie Bercadez, Christian Mendoza, NM Phil Martin Casiguran, NM Jasper Faeldonia, IM Ronald Bancod, FM Adrian Ros Pacis, FM Noel dela Cruz