Chess: NM Bernardino edges Meralco players
March 9, 2010 11:16 pm
MANILA, March 7 — Philippine and US chess Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. edged Meralco Chess Club players, 3.5-2.5, in a rare six board simultaneous chess exhibition over the weekend at the Lopez Building in Meralco head office in Pasig City.
The former Virginia, USA Open champion Bernardino defeated Rhal Sol Cruz (LSGH student), Jonathan Rivera (Security) and Adonis Johnson Maclang (Valenzuela Meter- Leadman).
Jonas Santiago (SCADA) and Jay Dicen (Security) tapped two wins for Meralco Chess Cub while Adrian Esteva (Rizal Sector-Lineman) salvaged a draw in a six board simul play that launched the chess activities for Meralco Employees Day celebration on March 20.
According to Meralco Chess Club president Rolly Sol Cruz, the triumvirate (Santiago, Dicen and Esteva) are all champions, having won a tournament one time or another. The simul is also a part of preparation for the 1st MVP (Manny V. Pangilinan) Olympics where chess is one of the events.
Last month, Bernardino also swept his 10 board simultaneous chess exhibition.
He is a part-time radio commentator, sports writer and member of the coaching staff of La Salle Greenhills under the leadership of head coach International arbiter and national master Erwin Carag. (PNA) vcs/LOR
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