Kim Steven Yap

Filipino chess warriors once again proved that we are a force to reckon with when it comes to chess.

In the recently concluded DATMO 2008 in Malaysia which was participated in by 112 players from different parts of the globe, three Filipinos landed on top 10!

Congratulations to the ff:
- GM Darwin Laylo (8.0 points in 11 rounds, 5th place overall)
- Kim Steven Yap (7.5 points, 9th place)
- IM Ronaled Dableo (7.5 points, 10th place)

GM Li Chao of China retained the title by posting 9.0 points.

But my admiration goes to Kim Steven Yap (2321), the untitled Filipino chess warrior who was able to make life hard for a GM opponent rated 2549.

Yap also beat two Filipino IMs in the same tournament namely IM Dimakiling and IM Sadorra.

Watch the untitled Yap's select game vs IM Sadorra:

Yap vs Sadorra