Patrick Bonifacio emerged as champion of the Director’s Cup Non Master Rapid Chess Tournament 1950 and below category on 18 October 2025 at the Farmers Plaza, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines.
Bonifacio finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with an undefeated score of 6.0 points on account of five wins and two draws to clinch the title and the P4,000 cash prize.
Israel Landicho landed at second place with similar 6.0 points.
John Christian Garcia , Jay Fortunado, and Reu Sebolino occupied the third to fifth spots with identical 5.5 points.
Completing the top 10 were Lord Yofiel Young, Joseph Bendal, Anthony Avellaneda, Joe Marie Dinson Jr. and Alejandro Segales with 5.0 points each.
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Meanwhile, John Randall Peralta finished the tournament with 6.5 points and won the title in the 12 years old and below kiddies division.
At second place was Marcus Louise Jacutina with 6.0 points followed by third and fourth placers Jullio Angelo Janaban and Julio Janaban Jr. who got 5.5 points apiece.
The Tournament Director was Martin Gaticales (photo above) assisted by Chief Arbiter IA Patrick Lee and Deputy Chief Arbiter FA Roy Madayag.-Marlon Bernardino