GM Antonio runs the Balinas chess tournament

Grandmaster Joey Antonio from Quezon City clinched the title at GM. Rosendo Balinas Jr.Fiderated R.Stupid C.hes T.Our ceremony was held at Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City Open Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Antonio, 62, a former student of Balinas, won first place in the tournament held in memory of the deceased. Filipino chess grandmaster.

antonio to endUsed the 7-turn Swiss systemour name on top with 6.0 points, tied International Master Chito Garma, International Master Michael Concio Jr., Fide Master Christian Mark Daluz and National Master Carlo Magno Rosaupan.

But the “Ironman” of Philippine chess also claimed first place with the highest tiebreak scores and a cash prize of P15,000.

Garma settled for second, while Concio, Daluz and Rosaupan finished third, fourth and fifth respectively.

““God, thank you for all the blessings, especially for winning this challenging tournament in memory of my late coach, Grandmaster Rosendo Balinas Jr.,” Antonio said. Who did he win against? Nnational M.dahlia Davin Sean Romualdez in r1st round, Nathaniel Ablazo in raround 3,Fidea M.dahlia Noel Dela Cruz in rAround 4, Tiu in rRound 5 and Garma in rAround 6.

But Antonio’s He drew with Jan Lei Kian Rosaupan in the second round and Concio in the seventh and final round.

Also among the top 10 of the tournament Sherwin Tiu (5.5 points), Jan Lei Kian Rosaupan (5.5 points), Fidea M.dahlia Ivan Travis Cu (5.0 points), Randy Segarra (5.0 points) and David Elorta (5.0 points).

National Master Oshrie Jhames Reyes, a member of the University of Santo Tomas junior chess team, stole some of the spotlight. topping National Master Gerald Ferriol Chess Cup Kiddies (14-under)Fidea Speed ​​Chess Tournament with 6.5 points.

Pride of Pampanga received P5,000 rise to the top of the division.

Iana Angela Sotaridona, Mark Jeross Albert and Gllasea Ann Hilario He was placed right behind Reyes after finishing 6.0 points each.

Twin competitions organized by Bayanihan Chess Club, Balinas family, Dr. Joe Balinas, Eng. Antonio Balinas and NM Gerald Ferriol.

Also supported by FM Angelito Camer, Engr. Roger Reyes, Eng. Allan Anthony Alvarez, Esq. Juman Paa, Mr. Travis Vincent Chua, Nova Wellness Store, Ax Universal Oil, Starshots Coffee, Sicilian Prodigy’s AGM Reu Gabriel Sebolino, IntChess Asia’s Wagish Rai, DIM DIY Bakery and the Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District.