IM Angelo Young conquers Dunkin Donuts Chess Challenge
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 08 Dec 2018
International Master Angelo Young will be bringing his morale-boosting victory in the Dunkin Donuts Chess Challenge when he competes in the 17th Asian Continental Chess Championships set on December 10 to 18, 2018 at the Tiara Oriental Hotel Malugay corner Talisay Streets, San Antonio Village, Makati City.
On Tuesday, Young, the 8-time Illinois state champion proved once again his chess prowess in the blitz game, three minutes plus two seconds increment time control format by winning the Dunkin Donuts Chess Challenge held in Cubao, Quezon City with amazing performance on nine wins, two points ahead with solo second place National Master Julius Sinangote.
Rounding up to the top 6-cirle are Jason Rojo, National Master Robert Arellano, National Master and United States chess Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr., and ship captain Ronaldo "RNB" Banaag.
"I hope to do well in the 17th Asian Continental Chess Championships," said Young who is also ruled the rapid and blitz event of the just-concluded Asian Seniors championship held in Tagaytay City last November 4 to 11, 2018.
Meanwhile, New Zealand-based Ceferino "Jun" Isaac and Singapore-based Jayson Jacobo Tiburcio will spearhead a strong international cast clashing in the Challenger section of the 17th Asian Continental Chess Championships which offers P50,000 to the champion.
To request for invitation, please email: philchesstournament@gmail.com.
"Last day of registration will be on December 9, 2018 from 1:00 to 7:00pm at the venue due to limited space we will only accept good for 120 players." according to the organizing committee.-Marlon Bernardino-
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