Antonio, Garma off to good start in Asian Senior chess
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 16 Oct 2023
TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines – Grandmasters Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. and International Master Chito Garma got off to a blazing start by posting victories in the opening round of the 12th Asian Senior Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel, Tagaytay City on Sunday.
Antonio defeated countryman Ferdinand Olivares after 21 moves of Sicilian defense while Garma subdued Galymzhan Ibrayev of Kazakhstan after 40 moves of another Sicilian 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 Antonio, who finished second in the World Seniors in Acqui Terme, Italy in 2017.
"We hope to perform well in this event and gain some ElO rating points aside from GM norms," added Garma, who topped the Asian Seniors in Tagaytay City in 2018.
IM Barlo Nadera, IM Angelo Abundo Young, and FM Carlos Edgardo Garma also opened with wins.
Nadera scalped Bat-Erdene Badrakh of Mongolia after 47 moves of Queens Gambit Declined, while Young toppled Dubai, UAE based Danilo Reyes after 58 moves of Catalan Opening, while Garma outplayed Irina Bulanova after 40 moves of Sicilian defense.
Other opening day winners in the 50 years old and above division are Singapore based IM Enrique Paciencia and Ricky Navalta.
Defending champion IM Jose Efren Bagamasbad outclassed AFM Zharokov Biket of Kazakhstan to led the opening round winners in the 65-above division that includes FM Adrian Ros Pacis, FM Antonio Molina, NM Mario Mangubat, NM Quirino Sagario, Joselito Dormitorio, Miles Patterson of Australia and IM Baimurzin Aitkazy of Kazakhstan.
The weeklong event is hosted by Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president and Tagaytay City Mayor Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, Cavite Vice Governor Athena Bryana Tolentino in close cooperation with the World Chess Federation, Asian Chess Federation and National Chess Federation of the Philippines chairman and president Prospero "Butch" Pichay Jr.
Meanwhile, the Philippine chess team headed by Coach National Master Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. together with athletes Charly Jhon Yamson, Jirah Floravie Cutiyog and Maureinn Lepaopao paid a courtesy call to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President and Tagaytay City mayor Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino Jr. during the opening of the 12th Asian Senior Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City on Sunday.
The Philippine chess team is scheduled to represent the country in the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship on Nov.12-25 in Montesilvano, Italy.-Marlon Bernardino-
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI OPEN WORKOUTS COMPLETE AS UNDISPUTED KING INOUE GETS READY FOR PICASSO CLASH IN RIYADH
Thu, 25 Dec 20253-Time, 2-Division World Champion & IBF No. 1, Mandatory Bantamweight World Title Challenger Miyo Yoshida long overdue for her 8th World title fight
Thu, 25 Dec 2025Game On! 1st Paower Pickleball Cup Ignites Action in San Fernando
By Marlon Bernardino, Thu, 25 Dec 2025Late Replacement Tellez Ready to Shock the World Against Amanda Serrano for WBA & WBO Featherweight Titles on January 3 in Puerto Rico
Wed, 24 Dec 2025The Pryce is right again!
Wed, 24 Dec 2025Postal Stamp Honoring Muhammad Ali will be present in January 15
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 24 Dec 2025O’REILLY AUTO PARTS SIGNS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Wed, 24 Dec 2025Isabela Chess University Wins Region 2 Chess League Title
By Marlon Bernardino, Wed, 24 Dec 2025Cristobal stops Beltran in the 6th round
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 23 Dec 2025VENUE/DATE CHANGE: Shinard Bunch Takes on John Paul Magalong on THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH AT THE WAR MEMORIAL IN TRENTON
Tue, 23 Dec 2025Raquinel suffers 2nd setback in SA
By Lito delos Reyes, Tue, 23 Dec 2025Oakland Municipal Auditorium: Sacred Hall Where Filipino Boxing World Champions Were Crowned
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Tue, 23 Dec 2025IBA confirms Men’s World Boxing Championships results
Tue, 23 Dec 2025Jordan Launches Pro Boxing Scene Appointing Amer Abdallah as Advisor
Tue, 23 Dec 2025Fisher and Atencio Crowned Jax Mixed Doubles Open Champions
Sun, 21 Dec 2025