Results of Camma Cup '07

Hi there!

Here's the post of Atty_CPA (Atty. Ryan Meneses) of Pinoy Chess Forum about the recently held Camma Cup:

The just concluded Camma Cup 2007 held at Nagtipunan, Quirino last November 10 to 11, 2007 in celebration of Mayor Rosario K. Camma's birthday had the most number of participants of a chess tournament held in the province. It was participated in by 36 chess players from the sister provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya.

The 36 players together with the arbiter and his 2 assistants were treated to Nagtipunero hospitality. There was no registration fee and a generous variety of meals and snacks during the 2-day event were also free of charge.

The over-all champion of the event was top-seed Mr. Edgar Bautista (rated 1964) who managed to win 5 games and draw the remaining 2 for a total of 6 points. Mr. Bautista is the owner of a computer shop at Diffun, Quirino.

Two players managed to score 5.5 points apiece but Mr. Usman Tago (unrated) of the Assessor's Office edged out Engr. Victor Brillantes (rated 1875) with a higher tie-break score. Both players are from the province of Nueva Vizcaya.

There were also special categories. The title of Top Junior Player went to grade six pupil McDominique "McDo" Lagula (rated 1726). Yours truly, Atty. Ryan Meneses (unrated), was the Top Nagtipunan Player.

Photos from Ryan Meneses

Photo of the air-conditioned tournament hall during the opening round:


My third round game at the top board against the eventual champion...I was a perfect 2-for-2 before this game wherein I flagged-down despite having an unmolested passed pawn within 2 squares from queening:


Generation gap? Here is a photo of the game between the Top Junior Player and the over-all 1st runner-up:


The over-all champion playfully poses beside me as I was about to win my 4th round assignment:


Congratulations to the organizers and players!