Final push

As they say, save the best for last.

Let’s admit it, the RP Team as a whole (men and women) has performed below standard in the Dresden Olympiad.

Going into the last round, we only rank 53rd (men), far below our No.38 initial ranking, and 54th (women), which is slightly below our initial ranking of No.51.

Yes, there were some instances of excellence.

We used to address “The Pope” as an IM. If the reports are true, let’s now accustom ourselves with calling him a GM.

GM Wesley proved that he can play against truly world class players (it seemed to me that even super GMs already feel his chess powers and are satisfied having a draw against him).

Chardine Cheradee Camacho showed that she is the brightest female hope of our land when it comes to chess.

Christy Lamiel Bernales is another promising revelation.

And now that they are into the final round, let’s pray that the whole RP Team give its very best and leave a decent impression.

Go, Philippines!