Reports are spreading that former IM Joseph Sanchez (2461) is now the 11th Filipino international grandmaster.
It was reported that Sanchez earned his 3rd and final GM norm after finishing third in the recently concluded 23rd Cannes Chess Festival in France.
Based on the blog post of Mr. Bobby Ang on the pinoychess forum, Sanchez's FIDE rating will hit 2507 by April, meeting all the requirements for the GM title.
Born in 1970, Sanchez is now ranked 12th in the Philippines and 128th (all players) in Asia.
Congratulations!
I just don't know if Sanchez's GM quest is made possible under the NCFP watch.
But set aside the rankings, ratings and titles for now. Watch this GAME and see how a lower-rated Filipino GM demolished a 2600-rated GM.
Sanchez's explosive tactics were displayed in this match. Also, a Knight plus Bishop against a lone King endgame really happens even in a strong tournament.
Notably, Sanchez demonstrated how it's done over the board.
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There's no need for Joseph Sanchez to raise his rating 2500+ for he had already done so last year (April), hence he had already fulfilled all the requisites for the full (GM) title as per FIDE rules.
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