GM Joey is aiming for a world title shot
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 19 Oct 2025
13-time Philippine Open Chess Champion Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio is aiming for a world title crown when the 33rd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships 50+ and 65+ category gets underway on October 20 to November 2, 2025 at Gallipoli, Italy.
Antonio together IM Jose Efren Bagamasbad and FM Mario Mangubat left the country on Sunday via Etihad Airways.
"I will do my very best, for flag and country" said the 63-years-old Antonio who is aiming to surpass his runner-up finish during the 2017 edition held in Acqui Term, Italy.
He is also scheduled to compete in the III Open Cap Negret Internacional de Ajedrez duly sanctioned by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on November 8 to 16, 2025 at the Hotel Cap Negret, Altea, Alicante, Spain.
Antonio's European trip is supported by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Pagcor Chairman/CEO Alejandro Tengco, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga, Hotel Sogo Corporate Marketing Manager Maria Suzette Geminiano and Sportsman Christopher "Dong" Cheng.
Also joining are Nixon Curioso and Rodolfo Enrique Rivera.
National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. and Byron Gabrentina Villar are part of the coaching staff.-Marlon Bernardino-
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