Age in chess

The victory of 56-year old GM Eugene Torre sent a resounding, clear message across the chess world, especially among members of the Malibay Chess Club, that age is not a hindrance for anybody who wants to reach his/her maximum potential in chess.

It's really heartwarming to note that as we were discussing the triumph of the first grandmaster in Asia in the recently concluded 3rd PGMA Cup International Open, our passion for chess seemed to get reinvigorated -- or even got stronger.

The victory of our countrymen in sports can really make us Filipinos feel better, the kind of victory that serves like a morphin that makes us forget --even for a while -- the sad realities of life in this politically and economically ailing country.

Just imagine when GM Wesley loses a game. That phenomenon brings death to Filipino chess addicts.

So to all the Filipino athletes, especially to our chess superstars, please always bring us the sweetest smiles that we could bring to our sleep and the hope to face the morning light with savor of another victory.