Antique thrilled by GM So's triumph over Kamsky

The Antique chess players rejoiced over GM Wesley So's triumphed over GM Vassily Ivanchuk and GM Gata Kamsky in the ongoing Chess World Cup. Following the games live in the internet, the chess players rejoiced when the draw was agreed with Kamsky in their second game. Thus GM So will now be in the round of 16 in this knockout format. Congratulations GM Wesley So!!!

Aquino wins 1st Hector Frangue Open Chess

Von Steven Aquino scored back to back wins this November by capturing the 1st SP Hector Frangue Open Chess Tournament held November 28-29, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Tied for second place were 13 year old Lou Vincent Baculna and veteran player Edwin Leabriz. Top elementary performers were Dominic Gille and Joycie Tiongco. A total of 22 players participated in this 5- round swiss system event,

The tournament is sponsored by Antique Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Hector Francue. A young and idealistic lawyer from Caluya, Antique, SP Hector Frangue recognizes the importance of Chess especially to the youth. Chess helps in the mental developoment and character of a person. SP Frangue vowed to support chess especially in Antique

Von Steven Aquino wins November 2009 Open Chess Tournament

Von Steven Aquino wins the just concluded November 2009 Edition of the Monthly Open Chess Tournament held at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. He scored a perfect 5 points in this five round Swiss system tournament. He defeated Miguel Descalzo, Nelson Trayfalgar, and Arnel Amar in the third to fifth round respectively. Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. got second place with four points. Edwin Leabriz got third place with 3.5 points. Joselito Castro, Deonato Petinglay, and Arnel Amar tied for fourth to sixth place. Best elementary performers were Teny Sandoy and Joycee Tiongco. 19 players participated.