Racasa, Cu off to good start in Indonesia
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 27 Jan 2023
TANGERANG, Indonesia---Woman National Master Antonella Berthe "Tonelle" Racasa and National Master Ivan Travis Cu got off to a blazing start by posting victories in the opening round of the BKD Fide Rated International Open Chess Tournament Under 21 on Friday at the Gunadarma University Karawaci in Tanggerang-Indonesia here.
Racasa of Mandaluyong City defeated Muhammad Tedisyah Arya of Indonesia after 30 moves of Modern defense while the San Juan ace Cu subdued Tristan Haidar of Indonesia after 33 moves of Modern Benoni defense.
“The first round is one of the toughest rounds in any tournament. It usually sets the tone of how you’re going to perform,” said Mr. Robert Racasa, father/coach of WNM Antonella.
"Iam so happy to hurdle my first round assignment," said the 15-year-old Racasa, a student of Victory Christian International School.
"We hope to perform well in this event and gain some ElO rating points," added the 14-year-old Cu, a Grade 8 student of Xavier School.
Go for Gold PH standing behind NM Ivan while WNM Antonella got the support ALC Group of Companies Chairman and CEO D. Edgard A. Cabangon, Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) chairman Aurelio "Reli" de Leon and Sir Raffy Garcia of Pasig Rotary Club.
Another Filipino entry Jeanne Marie Arcinue of Cavite, meantime was beaten by the top seed Dziththauly Ramadhan of Indonesia who possessed an elo rating of 2208.
FM Kemas Ade Krisna Mausyach Suri, WFM Samantha Edithso and WFM Rasyid Nur Aini of Indonesia and WCM Jia-Tien Chua of Malaysia also opened with wins.
The event is organized BKD Chess Club will be conducted under the auspices of Indonesian Chess Federation.
Tournament director is FM Muhammad Novian Siregar and is assisted by chief arbiter IA Bong Bunawan.-Marlon Bernardino-
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
ARGENTINE KO KING CHAVES FACES MADUENO IN LAS VEGAS
Sat, 11 Apr 2026Team USA Clinches Eight Medals At 2026 Gee Bee Boxing Tournament
Sat, 11 Apr 2026Weights From ‘Mielnicki vs. Huerta’ Event from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and Broadcast live on ProBoxTV
Sat, 11 Apr 2026Boquiren to face Olmillo in RFL on April 18
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 11 Apr 2026USA Opens Strong at 2026 Gee Bee Tournament In Helsinki
Sat, 11 Apr 2026Filipino chess prodigy Nika Juris Nicolas eyes Woman International Master title
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 11 Apr 2026Blazen Rocili "The Filipino Giant" Dominates in Statement Victory at "Rumble in the UNE," Improves to 10-0
Fri, 10 Apr 2026Oppas to face Lu on April 11 in Australia
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 10 Apr 2026Ilar, Infiesto to play in Guevarra Chess Cup
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 10 Apr 2026Pabular to face Kitano on April 13 at Korakuen Hall
By Lito delos Reyes, Fri, 10 Apr 2026Five reasons why IBA NOMAD 14 in Almaty is worth watching
Fri, 10 Apr 2026Antonio bounces back in Sydney International Open Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 10 Apr 2026Wise Owl Boxing Signs Rising Los Angeles Prospect Jahvad McDermott
Fri, 10 Apr 2026Staying active is Magsayo’s priority
By Joaquin Henson, Thu, 09 Apr 2026Abu Bakar ready to rumble against Singh on April 11
By Lito delos Reyes, Thu, 09 Apr 2026