Mayor Teopengco wanted to put Bagac, Bataan, on the map, so he contacted a group of businessmen led by Rey Sarmiento of REAL Bank and they indeed came up with a blockbuster tournament. Utut Adianto shows magnificent form. Click here if you want to download all of the games. The Fighting Spirit Award. Luiz Chiong, Gerry Cabellon and Arlan Cabe were given the fighting spirit award to recognize their bloodthirsty chess.
Chess is a game to subdue a turbulent spirit, and to puzzle a tranquil mind.
GM Joey Antonio is Philippine Chess Champion . We feature his best game of the tourney plus Bong Villamayor's crucial win vs. Arlan Cabe. During the closing ceremonies of the tournament Mr. Art Borjal unloads some truly mind-boggling announcements. This time it is IM Luiz Chiong and NM Arlan Cabe's turn. Know your Chess Heroes, Part 1 .