2011 US Championsips: Kamsky and Zatonskih are champions!
In the men's section, Kamsky showed that he was in a category of his own as he secured the 2011 title of US Champion, 20 years after winning his first, never requiring a tiebreak. In contrast, Zatonskih and Abrahamyan went to the wire for a thrilling sprint to the title. Zatonskih showed incredible perseverance and stamina as she took 19 games to become champion. Final report and videos.
http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=7187
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Casiano Sol Cruz Best Game Award
ASKALs Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City
R1 G/45
White: Castro
Black: Gumila
Result: 0-1
MERALCO, Pasig City
R1 G/45
White: Castro
Black: Gumila
Result: 0-1
Thursday, April 28, 2011
MERALCO ASKALs Cup
The ASKALs* of MERALCO Chess Club: Clifford Cobsilen, Michelle Yaon, Justin Corpin, Narciso Gumila, Eric Margarito, Jose Castro, JD Moje, Rhal Sol Cruz and Jay-R Lirazan with NM Gerardo "Giri" Cabellon in the MERALCO Chess Club's Summer Workshop.
*All Star Kiddies of Ahedres Lovers
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
NM Cabellon vs Moje
ASKALs Workshop
Sicilian Defense Simul
White: NM Giri Cabellon
Black: JD Moje
Result: 1/2-1/2
Sicilian Defense Simul
White: NM Giri Cabellon
Black: JD Moje
Result: 1/2-1/2
ASKALs Summer Workshop
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| Jefferson Saltorio of Rodriguez Vocational HS |
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| Jay-R Lirazan of Bonifacio Integrated School |
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| Justin of Roces Science & Tech High School |
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| Jose Castro of Sta Quiteria HS |
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| NM Giri Cabellon and ASKALs |
Friday, April 1, 2011
Daniil Dubov, Grandmaster at 14
He is currently the second youngest GM in the world (the youngest by a few months is Illya Nyzhnyk). Born April 18, 1996 in Russia, Daniil Dubov became an FM in 2008, an IM in 2010 and a GM on 28 March 2011, at 14 years 11 months and 14 days. This rising Russian star has played with astonishing consistency since he took up competition chess.
http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=7369
http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=7369
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