Wednesday, October 13, 2010

IN PHOTOS: 1st PACE-Tuguegarao Open Chess Festival

BY: NAPCA ARBITERS

CHAMPION: GM Rogelio Antonio, Jr (holding the trophy), assisted by GM Eugene Torre (left), Jennifer Baquiran (who represented Gov. Alvaro Antonio), and GM Jayson Gonzales.


SECOND PLACE: GM Wesley So


THIRD PLACE: IM Oliver Barbosa


FOURTH PLACE: Far Eastern University assistant coach NM Alex MIlagrosa


TOP LADY: 2010 Chess Olympiad superstar Rulph Ylem Jose


This boy named "Abel" takes oath with the RP chess stars and fellow kids
- a fantastic moment indeed. Abel will surely cherish this photo for the rest of his life.


IM Yves Rañola conducting a chess clinic - for free.


Young hopefuls in the Kiddie Division.


The press conference. Again, Abel with the Philippine chess legends.


GM Jayson Gonzales giving an inspired talk.


A warm welcome at the airport. Did he come?


The medals and trophies that mean excellence in chess.

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