Bernales, Medina

With the loss of Patrick de Leon Haince in Round 4, only two young Filipino mind warriors remained unbeaten after four rounds of play in the ongoing World Youth Chess Championship 2008.

Christy Lamiel Bernales (Girl 16) and Vince Angelo Medina (Open 12) now lead the Philippine campaign with 3.5 points (3 wins, 1 draw) and 3.0 points (2 wins, 2 draws) respectively.

Along with Medina with 3.0 points (although with a loss) are:
-- Jan Emmanuel Garcia
-- Chardine Cheradee Camacho
-- Patrick de Leon Haince



It’s really nice to know that Bernales’ rating is on the rise since October 2007. To date, Bernales parades a 1998 FIDE rating – or a 100-point gain since last year.

And wow, it’s a young Filipina girl who’s leading the Philippine campaign!