While Wesley So continues his spell at the World Chess Cup in Khanty Mansiysk, his fellow Filipinos competed in the 1st Gov. Emmylou Lala J. Talino-Mendoza North Cotabato Mindanao Open Chess Championship.
The tournament, managed by Dr. Ted Calica of Pres. Kidapawan Chess Club, Inc, was held from 27th to 31st August at the Prov’l Capitol, Amas, Kidapawan City.
After nine rounds of play, IM Richard Bitoon, GM Roland Salvador and IM Oliver Dimakiling shared the first place with 7.5 points each. IM Bitoon, who defeated GM Darwin Laylo with Black in the final round, is declared winner on best tiebreak score.
Final standings:
1 IM BITOON Richard 2491 – 7.5
2 GM SALVADOR Roland 2527 – 7.5
3 IM DIMAKILING Oliver 2414 – 7.5
4 GM GOMEZ John Paul 2529 – 7
5 IM RANOLA Yves 2377 – 7
6 BALQUIN Jhonnel 2177 – 7
7 BANGUIRAN Elias 2098 – 7
8 FM TURQUEZA Mari Joseph 2235 – 7
9 FM SEGARRA Randy 2284 – 6.5
10 NM FILIPINAS Roel 2160 – 6.5
11 GM LAYLO Darwin 2528 – 6
12 RAMOS Maximo Jr. 2118 – 6
13 NM OLAY Edgar Reggie 2303 – 6
14 NM MACALA Macanana 2289 – 6
15 UMAYAN Vincent 2024 – 6
16 SALUBRE Jayson 2285 – 6
17 ARTIEDA Vic Michael 1832 – 6
18 TOLEDO Robert 2055 – 6
19 SALAZAR Dominador 0 – 6
20 JAVIER Noel 1781 – 6
21 ADLAWAN Felipe Iii 0 – 6
22 GEMPERO Reynaldo Jr. 1991 – 6
23 LEE Elgin Kah Meng 1985 – 6
24 IM YAP Kim Steven 2399 – 5.5
25 CREBILLO Jefte 0 – 5.5
26 SELGUERA Ronnie 0 – 5.5
27 AYO Jonathan 0 – 5.5
28 NM FERNANDEZ Ernesto 2151 – 5.5
29 LEYSA Ferdinand 2167 – 5.5
30 PARRENAS Michael John 0 – 5.5
31 LEYSON Philip John 0 – 5
32 BANTOLINAO Ponciano 0 – 5
33 FRANCISCO Ian Glen 0 – 5
34 PAJARON Alex 0 – 5
35 RESURRECCION Eddie 0 – 5
36 BINAHON Fundador 0 – 5
37 LUGO Lazr 0 – 5
38 ARCENAS Ronald 0 – 5
39 SOLIS Marvin 0 – 5
40 SALANGA Babylyn 0 – 5
41 LONGNO Joselito 0 – 5
42 DALINDING Salahudin 0 – 5
43 IBEA Emmanuel 0 – 5
44 SANTIAGO Hilvermil 0 – 5
45 TANDONG Amer 0 – 5
46 CANTON Recson 0 – 5
47 DESCALLAR Zherwin 0 – 5
48 BATENCILA Rosalino Jr. 0 – 5
49 AVILA Emerson Rey 0 – 5
50 PUJAS Ronie 0 – 4.5
51 NM EMPERADO Emmanuel 2294 – 4.5
52 LAPUT Lito 2033 – 4.5
53 TADOY Ervin 0 – 4.5
54 GRANADA Noel 0 – 4.5
55 BUTAL Gene Edsel 0 – 4.5
56 BARCEMO Emilio 0 – 4.5
57 AMBOR Eugene 0 – 4.5
58 VENTANILLA Hannah 0 – 4.5
59 SALANGA Bob 0 – 4
60 OYAO Mark Ian 0 – 4
61 SOLIGA Kyzl 0 – 4
62 SOLIS Lichell 0 – 4
63 UMALI Ivan Carl 0 – 4
64 PASCUA Dave John 0 – 4
65 MARASIGAN Benedict 0 – 4
66 GARFERIO Jessant Louie 0 – 4
67 PATALINGHOG Jesus 0 – 4
68 BLANCO Prisco 0 – 4
69 TOLEDO Ramon 0 – 4
70 AHMAD Abdulnaim 0 – 4
71 MOBESA Joewaren 0 – 4
72 MEDIDA Rufo 0 – 4
73 AUREL Frederick 0 – 4
74 JURA Jolina 0 – 4
75 PARRENO Rea Jean 0 – 4
76 CABANTE Felix 0 – 4
77 CASTARDO Allan 0 – 3.5
78 PACORE Eubert 0 – 3.5
79 GORRERO Harlley Bryle 0 – 3.5
80 SEVILLA Jose Adones 1686 – 3
81 EROY Carlito Jr. 0 – 3
82 BRAGAS Myrna 0 – 3
83 VENTANILLA Ruth 0 – 3
84 VENTANILLA Billy Samuel 0 – 3
85 AMBOR Amber Juneeza 0 – 3
86 BENGIL Charles Nap 0 – 3
87 ABELLANA Twinkle 0 – 3
88 MAGHUYOP Alejas Vincent 0 – 3
89 YANTO Hazel Rose 0 – 3
90 SARGADO Princess Mae 0 – 3
91 CABUSCA Lyka 0 – 3
92 HERNANDEZ Chei Ann 0 – 3
93 AYO Jaffar 0 – 2.5
94 RELLES Zeus Kale 0 – 2.5
95 CALICA Roy 0 – 2
96 DENAGUE Joe 0 – 2
97 PASTORIZA Mckevin 0 – 2
98 AFRICA Daniel Kris 0 – 2
99 CABANSAY Jeonel 0 – 2
100 SANTOS Sonny Boy 0 – 2
101 SORROSA Karl 0 – 2
102 DELLOSA Princess Dianne 0 – 1
103 FUSILERO Rolando 0 – 1
