IM Concio Sweeps Kamatyas Open
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 04 Aug 2025
Top 3 for Open
Champion - IM Michael Concio Jr.
2nd Place - FM Mark Jay Bacojo
3rd Place - IM Chito Garma
Top 3 for Kiddies
Champion - Kale Darren Condes
2nd Place - Marcus Louise Jacutina
3rd Place - Alexander Steven Manzano
International Master Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmarinas City displayed his brilliant form again to rule the Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament 16th Edition held at the
Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna last Saturday , August 2,2025.
"I just persisted in training and study," said Concio, playing under the guidance of Mayor Jenny Barzaga and Coach FIDE Master Roel Abelgas.
He received the P30,000 top prize from Kamatyas Chess Club founders International Master Roderick Nava and National Master David Almirol.
Concio finished the seven-round Swiss system competition with perfect 7.0 points, winning over Francis Ching, Jeremy Marticio, Gerald Ferriol, National Master Bob Jones Liwagon, Grandmaster Darwin Laylo, National Master Giovanni Mejia and International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia.
Meanwhile, FIDE Master Mark Jay Bacojo finished the tournament with 6.5 points while International Master Chito Garma, Grandmaster Daniel Quizon, International Master Barlo Nadera, Grandmaster Rogelio Antonio Jr. had 6.0 points each.
They were awarded P10,000, P7,000, P5,000 and P2,000 in cash, respectively.
Rounding out the Top 10 finishers were Gerald Ferriol ( seventh), International Master Paulo Bersamina (eight), International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia (ninth) and International Master Ricardo de Guzman (tenth). They all received P2,000.-Marlon Bernardino-
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