Von Steven Aquino wins October 2008 Open Chess Tournaments

22 year old Von Steven Aquino edged Miguel Descalzo and Leo Magbanua in the tie break to win the 2008 October Edition of the Monthly Open Chess Tournament held at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. The three players tied with four points after 5 rounds but Von Aquino prevailed with a higher tie break points to finished first followed by Miguel Descalzo and Leo Magbanua for Second and Third respectively. Four players are bunched at 3 points apiece to share the fourth and fifth prizes. They were John Mark Grasparil, Deonato Petinglay, Edwin Leabriz, and Joselito Castro. The November 2008 Edition is scheduled on November 8-9, 2008.