Samantila, Corpin top 1st edition of National Book Store - First Move Chess Tournament Series

BY: ANTHONY NAVARRO

In the much-contested Under-11 Division, Daryl Samantila emerged triumphant with 5/5 result. Stephen Rome Pangilinan ended up with 4.5 pts having been held to a draw by Shaina Mendoza of Sta Rosa in the 3rd round. Shaina also finished undefeated with 3 wins and 2 draws (the other one with JC Presente) with 4 pts and had superior tiebreak.

The inaugural leg was a BIG success in terms of a new kiddie tournament exposure as channel for established and developing kiddie players to play and strut their wares. The tournament was organized by John Sy and ably assisted by Alex Dinoy, IA Erwin Carag, WNM Daisy Rivera and team.

It attracted a total of 69 entries for both the Under-15 and Under-11 divisions. Considering the different approach of the tournament in focussing on positive motivation to the winners and not cash prizes, this is already a good start. There will be a monthly tournament with the April date falling on April 10 due to the Holy Week break, this time it will be held in the 4th floor in the Bestseller area and total participants will be limited to 60 players. This will commence until August, then in September the venue shifts back to the Activity Center.

Here are the top finishers:

UNDER -- 11 Years Old (5 Rounds Swiss)

Champion / Daryl Unix Samantila / 5.0 / Adamson
2nd / Stephen Rome Pangilinan / 4.5 / Bulacan
3rd / Shaina Mae Mendoza / 4.0 / Sta Rosa,Laguna
4th / Juan Carlos Presente / 4.0 / Pag-asa, Caloocan
5th / Mark James Marcellana / 4.0 / Sta Rosa,Laguna
6th / Tucker Howard Viernes / 4.0/
7th / Israelito Rilloraza / 4.0 / Las Pinas
8th Christian David Luchina 3.5
9th Jelmari Jan Dolores 3.0
10th Joshua Navarro 3.0

Top 8 Yr Old Diego Peere De Los Reyes 3.0 Don Bosco Makati
Top Lady Alexis Anne Osena 4.0 La Salle Lipa


UNDER-15 Years Old
Champion Justin David Corpin 5.0
2nd Jerome Saltorio 4.0
3rd John Eric Margarito 4.0
4th Jolina Mae Saltorio 3.5
5th Jefferson Saltorio 3.5
6th Clifford Cobsilen Jr 3.0
7th Joaquin Gatmaytan Jr 3.0
8th John Emil Salazar 3.0
9th Francis Jerhone Camillo 3.0
10th Lucas Ramos 3.0