
Gumila rules Antipolo rapid chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
NARCISO GUMILA JR. ruled via tiebreak the Antipolo City Youth Chess Club Inc. Chess Tournament at the Waltermart, L. Sumulong Memorial Circle, Antipolo City last Sunday, June 20, 2025.
Gumila, tied for first-second places with Mariikina's Salvador "Bobby dela Paz 6.0 points apiece in the 15 minutes plus 3 seconds time control event jointly organized by National Master Jose "Jojo" Aquino and Sonny dela Rosa.
With the highest tie break points, Gumila took the title while Dela Paz finished second.
Gumila tallied five wins and two draws against Ervil Villa (Round 3) and Jaime Criste (Round 7), respectively that earned him P5,000 in cash prize plus an elegant trophy.
"I am happy with my performance," said the 37 years old Gumila, who plays for Pasig City King Pirates in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP).
Rounding up the top 10 were Jaime Criste (3rd); Sherwin Romero(4th); Ervil Villa(5th); Vladimir Lait(6th);John Randall Peralta(7th); Aron Mihail Hugo(8th) Mark Bravo(9th) and Gene Kenneth Estrellado (10th).
Meanwhile, Jian Carlo Rivera of San Mateo topped the rapid 16 and under division. He also won the blitz side event.-Marlon Bernardino-
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