One of our readers commented that Paulo James Florendo and Jedara Docena will not join the World Junior Chess Championship 2009.
Well, I had that very strong notion, too. Not surprising in fact.
If it is true that the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) is indeed having a difficult time awarding the cash prizes to the local participants in the most recent international chess tournament as allegedly reported, logic follows that Florendo and Docena CANNOT fly to Argentina to banner the Philippine Flag in the WJCC.
Add the fact that the country has been badly hit lately by back-to-back strong typhoons.
Although the Philippines abounds with chess jewels, we lack a truly dependable chess organization that can make them glow.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
No Pinoy in World Junior Chess Championship?
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Yes it is very true! The cash prizes of our local participants in the GMA Cup and Pichay Cup were not yet given as of this time. Many of the players concerned has been distraught, and worse many of them were victims of the previous calamities. What is the NCFP doing? God knows! I hope the coming World Youth players leaving for Turkey this November are not placed in a difficult last minute ditches or worse, won't leave! Btw I heard from a reliable source that one GM has been pawning or selling his materials, clocks and software to a helpful enthusiast! This helpful enthusiaist took pity on the GM, since he was in a desperate situation and needs funds for tuition fees for his children and everyday needs. What is happening to Philippine Chess???
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