Joey Villar's continuing coverage of the Philippine chess has given us much information about the status of the players in our country. This time, it is GM Oliver Barbosa given until Thursday of this week to decide whether he will join the Philippine team for the Tromso Olympiad or not.
Here is Joey's article: Barbosa given until Thursday to decide joining Phl team in Chess Olympiad.
Although lately I've been reading Joey's write-ups on his blog, I still am a big follower of Bobby Ang's Chess Piece column at the Business World and I've yet to read about this.
National Chess Federation of the Philippines' officials must be having tremendous time right now due to the fact that most Pinoy GM's are following the lead of Wesley So in moving to the US of A.
Corruption of the soul and corruption of the mind leads to corruption in the society.
Good luck to Philippine Chess and to all the Filipino chess players who have represented the country before and were taken for granted by NCFP.
Sayang ang mga talent. Tsk! Tsk!
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Showing posts with label Filipino Chess Players. Show all posts
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PhoneVideo Capture from Shell Grand Finals 2013
Here is one Endgame I captured from the event I covered. Sorry about the viewpoint!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Live Coverage: Day 2 of 2013 Grand Finals Shell NYACC
Day 2 of our live blog coverage is made possible through the assistance of the following people and organization:
- Mr. Robert "Bobby" Ang, RP's Premier Chess Journalist
- Sheila Mariano and the Filipino Migrant News-NZ
- Dra. Daigdig "Dig" Paras, OBGYN
- Mr. Carlos Ansus, IT and Software Solution Specialist
- Mrs. Rose Christensen and Family
- Ferdinand A. Buenaventura
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Live Coverage: 2013 Grand Finals Shell SNYACC
This live blog coverage is made possible through the assistance of the following:
- Mr. Robert "Bobby" Ang, RP's Premier Chess Journalist
- Sheila Mariano and The Filipino Migrant News-NZ
- Dra. Daigdig "Dig" Paras, OBGYN
- Mr. Carlos Ansus, IT and Software Solution Specialist
- Mrs. Rose Christensen and Family
Friday, August 23, 2013
RIP Rudolfo Tan-Cardoso
Asia's first-ever International Chess Master Rudolfu Tan-Cardoso died of a heart attack at the age of 75 last August 21, 2013 at 3:10 P.M..
A chess player, enemy over the board, teacher and father/lolo figure in the Philippine chess community, he is best known for beating Robert "Bobby" Fischer in this game in 1957. The year before this, he won the Philippine National Junior Championship.
He played for the flag in four Chess Olympiads with the following board assignments and results:
A chess player, enemy over the board, teacher and father/lolo figure in the Philippine chess community, he is best known for beating Robert "Bobby" Fischer in this game in 1957. The year before this, he won the Philippine National Junior Championship.
He played for the flag in four Chess Olympiads with the following board assignments and results:
- 1956, Board 4 in the 12th Chess Olympiad in Moscow (11 wins, 4 draws, 2 defeats)
- 1958, Board 1 in the 13th Chess Olympiad in Munich (10 wins, 5 draws, 4 defeats)
- 1972, Board 2 in the 20th Chess Olympiad in Skopje (10 wins, 3 draws, 4 defeats)
- 1974, Board 2 in the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice (9 wins, 4 draws, 6 defeats)
He won the silver medal at the 1956 Olympiad with a winning percentage of .765.
I met Mang Rudy a couple of times in tournaments and chess workshops while I "chaperoning" for my brother-in-law in these events while he would simply look around and check out talents.
Thanks for all the contribution you have given to Philippine chess. They will not be forgotten. You students will always remember you.
Farewell IM Rudolfo Tan-Cardoso!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Breaking the 2700 Barrier
Congratulations to GM Wesley So for placing second in the Reykjavik Open with a rating performance of 2753. This is the first time for any Filipino to reach and breach the 2700 rating. Another feather in the cap, another milestone reached that gives Philippine chess the needed shot in the arm.
Now go and finish that Webster University education. Finish it so that you will truly become a model for the Filipino youth!
Friday, November 23, 2012
From Winning to Whining
Remember our post "Complete Games: NCAA Chess Tournament 2012"? In it I shared the link where you can get a copy of the games courtesy of Bobby Ang. In his article he said the following:
"College of St. Benilde-La Salle Greenhills was the favorite, but it failed badly and finished in 6th place. The La Salle aministration should seriously consider shaking up the team -- how can it be that they forfeited 15 games?
I was reminded of this post when I stumbled upon the blogs of NM Erwin Carag. Man that was a lot! Erwin was the coach of CSB-LSGH Junior Chess team when they won a championship. But a year after they won the NCAA crown, he left LSGH and rumor has it, t'was a bitter (and loud shouting match) parting.
Sad indeed!
The last time I saw and talked to Erwin was in 2010 at the 1st National Press Club Chess Tournament. Dubbed as "Massacre in November", I was fortunate enough to have played with fellow NPC members. When asked about the LSGH incident, he was man enough not to badmouth the institution that he helped to win a title.
Whatever happened to Erwin? I'm sure he still coaches players and teams and helping them achieve success in the field laden with 64 squares. I don't really know where he is now specifically.
But I'm sure the call of Bobby Ang to look into the line-up and probably the group behind each varsity team called alumni is a wake-up call. How can you forfeit 15 games on the NCAA level?
This is serious!
And for sure chess parents will only be happy to bring their precious chess children into the Green compound with scholarship and a supportive environment aimed at a truly wholistic education.
Instead of forfeiting games, why not work as a team including parents and alumni, with the players and coaches and get back to winning?
This ain't easy and this will take time. But its all worth it. I hope they get back to winning.
Shake it up or forget winning.
"College of St. Benilde-La Salle Greenhills was the favorite, but it failed badly and finished in 6th place. The La Salle aministration should seriously consider shaking up the team -- how can it be that they forfeited 15 games?
I was reminded of this post when I stumbled upon the blogs of NM Erwin Carag. Man that was a lot! Erwin was the coach of CSB-LSGH Junior Chess team when they won a championship. But a year after they won the NCAA crown, he left LSGH and rumor has it, t'was a bitter (and loud shouting match) parting.
Sad indeed!
The last time I saw and talked to Erwin was in 2010 at the 1st National Press Club Chess Tournament. Dubbed as "Massacre in November", I was fortunate enough to have played with fellow NPC members. When asked about the LSGH incident, he was man enough not to badmouth the institution that he helped to win a title.
Whatever happened to Erwin? I'm sure he still coaches players and teams and helping them achieve success in the field laden with 64 squares. I don't really know where he is now specifically.
But I'm sure the call of Bobby Ang to look into the line-up and probably the group behind each varsity team called alumni is a wake-up call. How can you forfeit 15 games on the NCAA level?
This is serious!
And for sure chess parents will only be happy to bring their precious chess children into the Green compound with scholarship and a supportive environment aimed at a truly wholistic education.
Instead of forfeiting games, why not work as a team including parents and alumni, with the players and coaches and get back to winning?
This ain't easy and this will take time. But its all worth it. I hope they get back to winning.
Shake it up or forget winning.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
A Truce with Vietnam in Round 10
In round 10 of the 40th Chess Olympiad, Philippine Men's team drew all their matched with fellow Asians, Vietnam. With lower FIDE ratings we have against the Vietnamese, we did not lose a single game against them.
Our team performed beyond our expectations to the point of over-achievement! I'd like to say to all the members of the Team Philippines in the 40th Chess Olympiad "Very good boys and girls, now rest and be ready for the final round".
Up next, Romania against Philippines in the Open Category and Bosnia and Herzegovina versus Philippines in the Women's section.
Good luck!
Our team performed beyond our expectations to the point of over-achievement! I'd like to say to all the members of the Team Philippines in the 40th Chess Olympiad "Very good boys and girls, now rest and be ready for the final round".
Up next, Romania against Philippines in the Open Category and Bosnia and Herzegovina versus Philippines in the Women's section.
Good luck!
Friday, September 7, 2012
RP suffers defeat against China
Round 9 was acceptable, it was that difficult to swallow and somewhere along the way, our team was expected to take a beating.
This time, no upsets, no speculations, no wishful thinking and no lucky ones. Just plain logic winning over fortunate players. GM Wesley So drew his game on board 1 while the rest of the games resulted in favor of the Chinese team. Philippine Men's chess team suffered a crucial 3.5 - .5 loss against the Chinese. This brought our ranking in the tournament to 12 coming into round 10.
For round 10, we are matched against Vietnam, another Asian powerhouse. This one will be epic.
If round 9 was crucial, this round 10 matches will decide whether whether we place within the top twenty or go down to the lower ranks.
I still feel good about our team. Unless we give away rounds 10 and 11, I can say we have over-achieved and that's worth every money the Filipino people have paid for in their taxes.
Good luck!
This time, no upsets, no speculations, no wishful thinking and no lucky ones. Just plain logic winning over fortunate players. GM Wesley So drew his game on board 1 while the rest of the games resulted in favor of the Chinese team. Philippine Men's chess team suffered a crucial 3.5 - .5 loss against the Chinese. This brought our ranking in the tournament to 12 coming into round 10.
For round 10, we are matched against Vietnam, another Asian powerhouse. This one will be epic.
If round 9 was crucial, this round 10 matches will decide whether whether we place within the top twenty or go down to the lower ranks.
I still feel good about our team. Unless we give away rounds 10 and 11, I can say we have over-achieved and that's worth every money the Filipino people have paid for in their taxes.
Good luck!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
RP beats the Brits
The Philippine chess team won over the England with a score of 3-1. GM Oliver Barbosa and GM Eugene Torre won over their rivals on board 2 and 3 respectively while GM Wesley So and GM Mark Paragua drew halved the point with their opponents.
Another spectacular round for the Filipinos and tonight, in round 9, they will be against China. Will there be another upset in favor of the Filipinos? We will find out.
Congratulations and good luck!
Another spectacular round for the Filipinos and tonight, in round 9, they will be against China. Will there be another upset in favor of the Filipinos? We will find out.
Congratulations and good luck!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
A Draw in Round 7
A heroic draw by the 35th seed Philippines against 4th seed Hungary whose board 1 is guy named Peter Leko, currently ranked at 20 in the world and is one of the few super grandmasters.
Here is part of the report of the Olympiad organizers about round 7:
"The Philippines, seeded only 35th in the starting list, bravely resisted the 4th-seed Hungary to go home with a 2-2 tie. Wesley So and Peter Leko played a wild line of the Marshall Attack, but the game ended in a draw.
Zoltan Almasi took his team into the lead with a win against Oliver Barbosa, but the legendary Eugenio Torre, first Asian Grandmaster and record holder with 21 appearances in the Olympiads, escaped from a passive position to pull a victory against Ferenc Berkes and equalise the score."
Another strong team effort from our team!
It will be England versus Philippines for the Open category and Philippines versus the United States for the Women's section.
Women's team is also doing well with 18.5 points.
Keeping my fingers crossed for the next four rounds!
Here is part of the report of the Olympiad organizers about round 7:
"The Philippines, seeded only 35th in the starting list, bravely resisted the 4th-seed Hungary to go home with a 2-2 tie. Wesley So and Peter Leko played a wild line of the Marshall Attack, but the game ended in a draw.
Zoltan Almasi took his team into the lead with a win against Oliver Barbosa, but the legendary Eugenio Torre, first Asian Grandmaster and record holder with 21 appearances in the Olympiads, escaped from a passive position to pull a victory against Ferenc Berkes and equalise the score."
Another strong team effort from our team!
It will be England versus Philippines for the Open category and Philippines versus the United States for the Women's section.
Women's team is also doing well with 18.5 points.
Keeping my fingers crossed for the next four rounds!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Phl Shocks Bulgaria
The round 6 of the 40th Chess Olympiad will forever be etched in the annals of Philippine chess history. The GM Jayson Gonzales captained Philippines team, with two former child prodigies, two young hotshots and one veteran in the name of Eugene Torre.
What happened?
On board 1, GM Wesley So drew the game with the white pieces against a former challenger for the world championship, super-GM Veselin Topalov. The 100-point difference in their ratings didn't matter after all.
On boards 3 and 4, GM's Torre and Paragua drew against higher-rated opponents.
And on board 2, GM Oliver Barbosa pulled off a victory with the black pieces against GM Kiril Georgiev. A victory everyone hope, nobody expected but Barbosa produced.
The games for the 6th round of the 40th Chess Olympiad can be viewed here. You can also download all the games from the Olympiad here, round by round.
With the win, the Philippine Men's team will play against Hungary in the 7th round with Peter Leko playing against Wesley So on board 1, another super-GM.
Hold on tight!
What happened?
On board 1, GM Wesley So drew the game with the white pieces against a former challenger for the world championship, super-GM Veselin Topalov. The 100-point difference in their ratings didn't matter after all.
On boards 3 and 4, GM's Torre and Paragua drew against higher-rated opponents.
And on board 2, GM Oliver Barbosa pulled off a victory with the black pieces against GM Kiril Georgiev. A victory everyone hope, nobody expected but Barbosa produced.
The games for the 6th round of the 40th Chess Olympiad can be viewed here. You can also download all the games from the Olympiad here, round by round.
With the win, the Philippine Men's team will play against Hungary in the 7th round with Peter Leko playing against Wesley So on board 1, another super-GM.
Hold on tight!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Phl win in Round 5
Philippine Men and Women's team scored 3-1 against their respective opponents in round 5 of the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul.
Round 6 assignment:
Philippines - Bulgaria (Open)
France - Philippines (Women's)
Good luck!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Phl losses against Armenia
It was a tough loss for Philippine Men's team against the defending two-time olympiad champion Armenian chess team with a score of 1.5 - 2.5. GM Wesley So drew the game against super-GM Levon Aronian on board 1, and so are the games on boards two and three with GM Barbosa and Paragua. IM Dimakiling's defeat on board 4 was the deciding match.
Although the Armenian's won, GM Aronian, currently the world's number 2, had praises for GM So.
For Round 5, GM Eugene Torre will play on board 3 and this will mark a record of 21 Olympiad stints. Philippines will be playing against Iceland and rating-wise, we are expected to win this one.
Congratulations!
Although the Armenian's won, GM Aronian, currently the world's number 2, had praises for GM So.
For Round 5, GM Eugene Torre will play on board 3 and this will mark a record of 21 Olympiad stints. Philippines will be playing against Iceland and rating-wise, we are expected to win this one.
Congratulations!
Friday, August 31, 2012
RP Sweeps Round 3
Another won match for the Philippine Men's chess team in the third round of the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey. With a higher average-rating points, the heavily-favored Philippine team scored all the points against the Kazahkstan team pushing us further up the win-loss standings.
With this win, GM Wesley So and his teammates will be facingdefending two-time olympiad champions Armenia with super-GM Levon Aronian on board 1.
Now the real games begin.
Will it be a romantic, blue-moon evening for the Philippine team or will it be a sad, earth shattering defeat for them?
As I write this piece, I think about the people in the southern part of the Philippines, Samar and nearby provinces. Let's hope and pray for the safety of our brothers and sisters. Tsunami Warning Level 3 was raised after a 7.9 earthquake jolted Samar and other neighboring towns.
Be safe!
With this win, GM Wesley So and his teammates will be facing
Now the real games begin.
Will it be a romantic, blue-moon evening for the Philippine team or will it be a sad, earth shattering defeat for them?
As I write this piece, I think about the people in the southern part of the Philippines, Samar and nearby provinces. Let's hope and pray for the safety of our brothers and sisters. Tsunami Warning Level 3 was raised after a 7.9 earthquake jolted Samar and other neighboring towns.
Be safe!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
RP Chessers Win in Round 2
Philippine Men's chess team scored a victory against Moldova, a higher-ranked team on the seeded on the 23rd rank compared to RP's 35th. GM's Wesley So, Oliver Barbosa and Mark Paragua held their ground on boards 1, 2 and 3 respectively. International Master Oliver Makiling scored the key victory on board 4 against a fellow IM.
RP's Women's chess team lost their match against the 16th seed Slovenians with a score of 1.5-2.5. Although we lost this one, first-time Olympiad player Janelle Mae Frayna won over a higher-rated opponent on board three.
For the next round, Philippine Men's team will be up against Kazakhstan and our Women's team will be playing against Turkmenistan.
Congratulations and I hope you guys keep the momentum going!
RP's Women's chess team lost their match against the 16th seed Slovenians with a score of 1.5-2.5. Although we lost this one, first-time Olympiad player Janelle Mae Frayna won over a higher-rated opponent on board three.
For the next round, Philippine Men's team will be up against Kazakhstan and our Women's team will be playing against Turkmenistan.
Congratulations and I hope you guys keep the momentum going!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
RP Chess Teams Sweep Round 1
Our Team Philippines sweeps their matches in the first round of the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul. Check out my Tweets and the live games section of the tournament.
Wesley So essayed the Caro-Kann Exchange variation on board 1 with the black pieces while Oliver Barbosa played the Queen's Indian Defense with white on board 2. Mark Paragua on board 3 with blakc pieces defended with Przpiorka Variation and Oliver Dimakiling played white on board 4 with Reversed Closed Sicilian, English Opening.
For the Women's section, Philippines won over the Pakistan team, 4-0,
Congratulations!
Wesley So essayed the Caro-Kann Exchange variation on board 1 with the black pieces while Oliver Barbosa played the Queen's Indian Defense with white on board 2. Mark Paragua on board 3 with blakc pieces defended with Przpiorka Variation and Oliver Dimakiling played white on board 4 with Reversed Closed Sicilian, English Opening.
For the Women's section, Philippines won over the Pakistan team, 4-0,
Congratulations!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Round 1 for RP Chess Team
Board pairing and matches for the Philippine Team in the first round of the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul:
Open Category: :
Board 113 : Libya vs Philippines
Board 1: Abobker Elarbi, 2259 - GM Wesley So, 2652
Board 2: FM Ahmed Al-Zayat, 1977 - GM Oliver Barbosa, 2554
Board 3: FM Hussien Asabri, 2211 - GM Mark Paragua, 2508
Board 4: Hassan Asabri, 2179 - IM Oliver Dimakiling, 2428
To give you guys an idea.
Of the one hundred fifty-eight nations participating in this edition, we are on the 35th rank. Two years ago, we were seeded on the 38th but finished at 50. Our country was represented by GM's Wesley, So, Eugene Torre, Darwin Laylo, John Paul Gomez and then IM Richard Bitoon.
And for the Women's category.
Board 121 : Pakistan vs Philippines
Board 1: Zenubia Wasif - WIM Catherine Perena, 2091
Board 2: Nida Mishraz Siddiqui, 1670 - WFM Rulp Ylem Jose, 2061
Board 3: Ghazala Shabbir - Janelle Mae Frayna, 1991
Board4: Fatima Shabbir Khua - Jedara Docena, 2061
Out of the one hundred twenty-five teams playing in this tournament, the Women's team of the Philippines is ranked at 57.
It appears to be a an easy, bonus round for the Philippines but I just hope and pray that they won't fall into the trap called over confidence and "drawtitis" which some of the Filipino players have proven to be good at.
Good luck!
Open Category: :
Board 113 : Libya vs Philippines
Board 1: Abobker Elarbi, 2259 - GM Wesley So, 2652
Board 2: FM Ahmed Al-Zayat, 1977 - GM Oliver Barbosa, 2554
Board 3: FM Hussien Asabri, 2211 - GM Mark Paragua, 2508
Board 4: Hassan Asabri, 2179 - IM Oliver Dimakiling, 2428
To give you guys an idea.
Of the one hundred fifty-eight nations participating in this edition, we are on the 35th rank. Two years ago, we were seeded on the 38th but finished at 50. Our country was represented by GM's Wesley, So, Eugene Torre, Darwin Laylo, John Paul Gomez and then IM Richard Bitoon.
And for the Women's category.
Board 121 : Pakistan vs Philippines
Board 1: Zenubia Wasif - WIM Catherine Perena, 2091
Board 2: Nida Mishraz Siddiqui, 1670 - WFM Rulp Ylem Jose, 2061
Board 3: Ghazala Shabbir - Janelle Mae Frayna, 1991
Board4: Fatima Shabbir Khua - Jedara Docena, 2061
Out of the one hundred twenty-five teams playing in this tournament, the Women's team of the Philippines is ranked at 57.
It appears to be a an easy, bonus round for the Philippines but I just hope and pray that they won't fall into the trap called over confidence and "drawtitis" which some of the Filipino players have proven to be good at.
Good luck!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
RIP Robredo
My prayers and condolences to the family of DILG Secretary Jesse Manalastas Robredo whose body was recovered 2600 feet off Masbate and 180 feet deep.
I discovered something new about Secretary Robredo and I'm sharing it here, thanks to Wikipedia:
"Robredo studied at Naga Parochial School, a private Catholic school in Naga City, for his elementary education. While studying there, Robredo began to hone his talent and love for the game chess. Naga Parochial School was known and had established a record for winning Bicol's annual province-wide chess tournament and Robredo's brother had been among its champion competitors. However, when it was Robredo's turn to represent his school, Robredo only garnered second place."
A moment of silence for the soul of a fallen hero, a public servant, a father, husband and chess warrior.
I discovered something new about Secretary Robredo and I'm sharing it here, thanks to Wikipedia:
"Robredo studied at Naga Parochial School, a private Catholic school in Naga City, for his elementary education. While studying there, Robredo began to hone his talent and love for the game chess. Naga Parochial School was known and had established a record for winning Bicol's annual province-wide chess tournament and Robredo's brother had been among its champion competitors. However, when it was Robredo's turn to represent his school, Robredo only garnered second place."
A moment of silence for the soul of a fallen hero, a public servant, a father, husband and chess warrior.
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