Saturday, August 20, 2011

People's Journal: MMLDC & PHL Team

























The Meralco Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC) sponsored the final phase of training of the Philippine Chess Team set to see action in the World Cup. Photo shows World Cup-bound GMs Wesley So and Mark Paragua with Head Coach Eugene Torre posing with Ms. Agnes Fidelino, MMLDC Executive Director; Ms. Vivien Arnobit; Director for Academic Services; Ms. Agnes Tibayan, Associate Director Sales and Marketing; and Rolly Sol Cruz, President of Meralco Chess Club. The venue, which is located in Antipolo City, is a perfect training center with its 5-star facilities, excellent food, lush surroundings, and cool fresh air.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

64th Russian Championship

Svidler lifts title with a round to spare
14.08.2011

With one round to spare, Svidler continued his amazing run with a win over Nepomniachtchi, securing his sixth Russian title. If one might shake one's head at the diminished length of the event, one cannot besmirch his near 3000 Elo performance at the expense of top-ten players such as Kramnik, Karjakin, and Grischuk. Grischuk, Karjakin, and Moro will decide second. Round six report.