Von Steven Aquino wins September 2010 Open

Von Steven Aquino outplayed erstwhile leader Miguel Descalzo in the final round to finish Champion of the September 2010 Open Chess Tournament held at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Many time monthly champion Miguel Descalzo and Lou Vincent Baculna finished tied for 2nd and 3rd places with 4 points. Arnel Amar and John Mark Grasparil tied for 4th to 5th places with identical 3.5 points. 12 year old Vea Alyssa Amedo was the best female player. The upset of the tournament happened in the first round when 12 year old Vea Alyssa Amedo outplayed veteran player Edwin Leabriz. 18 players participated.

Edzel Pagunsan, Von Aquino tied for first at Belison Chess Open

Edzel Pagunsan edged Von Steven Aquino at the tie break to claim the Championship crown at the recently concluded 2nd Belison Open Chess Tournament. Both actually finished tied for first with 5.5 points but Edzel took the title via a higher Bucholz tie break points. Third place went to Nonie Ballarta. Miguel Descalzo and Nick Contreras finished 4th and 5th respectively.

3-way tie for first in Frangue Open

Three players tied for first in the Frangue Open Chess tournament last August 21-22, 2010 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Von Steven Aquino, Arnel Amar, and John Mark Grasparil scored 5 points in this 6 round event to finish ahead of 26 other players.

Atty. Hector Frangue Open Chess Tournament

In continuing support to the Dep Ed program of integrating chess in elementary and high school, Atty. Hector Legaspi Frangue sponsored the August 2010 Monthly Open Chess tournament on August 21-22, 2010 at Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This will be played on a 5-round Swiss system, 1 hour play to finish format. Play starts at 9:30 a.m. of August 21.

Belison Open Chess Tournament; Baculna wins top honors

The Belison Chess Federation, in cooperation with newly elected Mayor Darell Dela Flor, holds its first Open Chess Tournament last July 24-25, 2010 at Diok-Diok Recreation Center, Belison Antique. The tournament is sponsored by Kangaroo Internet Cafe, Ronald 'Dodong' Del Rosario, Rosauro Aurelio Jr., John John Protacio, Hon. Simplicio Tagle, Kgwd. Amado Omanio, AUP Builders Limited, Ronald Fernando, and Kgwd. Ruben Balbuena.

14 year old Lou Vincent Baculna rules the event with a perfect score. Tied for second to third places were Von Steven Aquino and Deonato Petinglay. Solo fourth place was young promising Diok-diok Delima. General Eduardo Gonzaga and Engr. Ronald Del Rosario represented Mayor Darell Dele Flor during the awarding. Mr. Voltaire Pagunsan and Nonette Delima were persons very much responsible for the success of the tournament.

Arnel Amar rules July 2010 Chess Tournament

Arnel Amar ruled the July 2010 Edition of the monthly chess tournament held at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse last June 17-18, 2010. Fresh from winning the Pingpong Tournament early this month, the King of table tennis crowned himself King of Chess for the month of July as well. Deonato Petinglay played a beautiful mating combination with the black pieces to topple erstwhile leader Von Steven Aquino to place second. Von Steven Aquino finished solo third. A total of 16 players participated.

Belison holds chess tournament

The Municipality of Belison, under newly elected Mayor Darrel dela Flor, successfully held a chess tournament last July 10, 2010. The Kangaroo inter-barangay Chess Tournament was held at Diokdiok Recreation Center, Poblacion, Belison, Antique. Edzel Jerome Pagunsan and Edgar Arzaga emerged as co-Champions. 14-yr. old Jessalyn dela Gracia was the best female player. 10 year old Leonard del Rosario received a citation as the youngest participant. Among those present during the awarding were Hon. Mayor Darrel dela Flor, Engr. Regino del Rosarion III, Mr. Nepthali Gravoso, Kagawad Ruben Balbuena, Mr. Nonie Ballarta, Mr. Voltaire Pagunsan, Mr. Siyoy Barcenal, and Mr. Nonette Delima. We hope that other municiapal officials of other towns in Antique would follow the lead of Mayor Darrel dela Flor in helping promote chess in Antique in support of the Dep Ed memorandum on integrating chess in elementary and high school. Congratulations!