2nd Subic International Open

GM Mark Paragua is leading the Filipino campaign in the ongoing 2nd Subic International Open with the absence of GM Wesley So, GM Eugene Torre and GM Rogelio Antonio, Jr.

Even GM John Paul Gomez took a time out after a grueling battle in the recently concluded 8th Asian Continental Chess Championship.

But still, this promises to be an exciting event with the participation of the newly crowned king of the 8th Asian Continental champion, GM Ganguly Surya Shekhar (2625) of India.

Well, we can’t blame the players who opted not to continue playing in the 2nd Subic Open from the 8th AI.

Perhaps, the main objective was to really get a slot among the Top 10 in the 8th AI to qualify for the World Chess Cup 2009.

GM Hou Yifan (2590) made it. So what’s the reason to stay?

GM Sasikiran Krishnan (2682) luckily made the cut at No.10. Ba-bye, too.

GM Antonio made the Philippines proud at No.6. Time to rest – and smile.

Am I missing somebody? Oh yes, of course. You know who.

Cheer up, boy. There’s time for every thing. Come back stronger and make us happy and proud again.

Round 1 results

Round 2 pairings