Hon. Hector Frangue, Sangguniang Panlalawigan member of the Province of Antique, sponsored the just concluded Christmas Open Chess tournament. A young sports-oriented lawyer, SP Hector Frangue pledges his support to the chess activities of the Antique Chess Society and the promotion of the game of chess in the province as well. This is also in support of the Department of Education's (Dep Ed) Memorandum integrating chess in the school curriculum of Grade 4-6 and High School. A study shows that chess improves the analytical ability of a person and helps improve in the mental development of a student. Chess is a game of intelligence.
Von Steven Aquino won the event, his fourth in a row, with 4.5 points. Joselito Castro and Titus Loquias tied for 2nd and 3rd with 4 points apiece. Vea Alyssa Amedo was the best 12 under performer. Snacks were also served courtesy of SP Frangue. SP Hector Frangue promised a bigger chess tournament in the middle of February 2010.
Von Steven Aquino won the event, his fourth in a row, with 4.5 points. Joselito Castro and Titus Loquias tied for 2nd and 3rd with 4 points apiece. Vea Alyssa Amedo was the best 12 under performer. Snacks were also served courtesy of SP Frangue. SP Hector Frangue promised a bigger chess tournament in the middle of February 2010.
