A winning move for chess in Antique!

The youthful, good looking Congressman of the lone district of Antique, Hon. Paolo Javier, made a winning move for chess in Antique. Congressman Javier gave financial support for the Antique chess team that will be participating in the forthcoming Inter Province and Cities Chess Tournament to be held in Kalibo Aklan this coming April 1 to 5, 2011. The sportsminded Legislator provided the monetary support out of his own pocket. Such gesture shows a leader with a heart for sports development in this province. He, along with Governor Exequiel Javier, signified their support to the game of chess.

The Antique chess team will be bannered by National Master Rhobel Legaspi of Belison, Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. of San Jose, Arnel Amar of Tibiao, Von Steven Aquino of Sibalom, and 14 year old former Palaro player Lou Vincent Baculna of Sibalom. The Antique chess team is aiming to fight for top honors in this yearly tournament.

Chess in Antique, indeed, is getting big boosts from many corners these days. Blessings have been coming one after the other. Thank you Congressman Paolo Javier! Thank you Governor Exequiel Javier!

Queenie Villaflor wins Gold in WVRAAM

Queenie Villaflor powers her way to a Gold medal finish in Secondary Girls Chess in the recently concluded West Visayan Regional Athletic Meet held in Iloilo City. She will be representing Region VI in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa. Her board 2 teammate Denny Canja took the bronze medal. Together, they took the team Silver Medal. Lou Vincent Baculna took bronze in the boys secondary division. This is just the second time that Antique has won a Gold medal in Chess in the WVRAAM. Three years ago, Lou Vincent Baculna struck Gold in the Elementary Boys Chess in this yearly event. This indicates that Antique chess players are getting stronger in playing strength. Tha nk you Queenie for giving Antique this honor! You makes us proud!!!

Aquino, Contreras - co- champions for March 2011

Von Steven Aquino and Nick Contreras tied for first in the March 2011 Edition of the monthly chess tournament held at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique last March 5-6, 2011. Deonato Petinglay placed solo 3rd. 18 players participated.

March Edition tournament set on March 5-6, 2011

The March Edition of the monthly chess tournament will be on March 5-6, 2011 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. The tournament is on a 5-round Swiss system format. Play starts at 9:30 a.m. of March 5, 2011.