Bitoon rules Singapore Masters

IM Richard Bitoon (2439) scored 6.5 points out of possile 9.0 to rule the 5th Singapore Masters International Open Tournament 2008.

Bitoon's draw in the final round against Thanh Son Nguyen (2434) of Vietnam was enough to put him in solo first place.

His rating performance of 2596 from four wins and five draws (no losses) might not be so impressive, but that earned him 19.5 Elo points.

Compatriot IM Julio Catalino was close with 6.0 points but landed only in 5th place due to tie breaks. (Other Filipino players are still playing as of this writing.)

Congratulations, IM Richard Bitoon!

Another Filipino player made the Philippines proud once again.