Battle of GMs 2009 Round 1

Here's the list of match-ups for Men's Division in Round 1 of the Battle of GMs 2009. (Please disregard the match-up colors.)

GM Bong Villamayor vs GM Wesley So

GM Eugene Torre vs IM Rolando Nolte

GM John Paul Gomez vs GM Jayson Gonzales

GM Mark Paragua vs IM Richard Bitoon

GM Rogelio Antonio Jr. vs IM Julio Sadorra

GM Darwin Laylo vs IM Ronald Dableo

GM So, the tournament's topseed, is also the defending champion.

The top prize in men's division is P200,000. The runner-up and the third placer will receive P100,000 and P80,000, respectively. The winner in the women’s category will earn P60,000 and trophy.