16th Asian Games Individual Rapid Chess-Women Competition;Final Standings

Asian Games - Individual Rapid chess - Women   Final Ranking crosstable after 9 Rounds Rk.     Name   Rtg   FED   Pts.    TB1   TB2 1 GM   Hou Yifan    2591   CHN   8.5   0   2354 2 GM   Zhao Xue    2474   CHN   7.5   0   2332 3 IM   Harika Dronavalli    2525   IND   6.5   0   2328 4 WIM   Pham Le Thao Nguyen    2337   VIE   6   0.5   2348 5 WGM   Bathimeg Tuvshintugs    2327   MGL   6   0.5   2177 6 IM   Tania Sachdev    2385   IND   5.5   0   2305 7 WGM   Hoang Thi Bao Tram    2271   VIE   5.5   0   2301 8 GM   Zhu Chen    2477   QAT   5.5   0   2285 9 WIM   Muminova Nafisa    2360   UZB   5.5   0   2228 10 WGM   Paridar Shadi    2253   IRI   5.5   0   2183 11 WFM   Hallaeva Bahar    2184   TKM   5.5   0   1938 12 WGM   Sukandar Irine Kharisma    2382   INA   5   0   2275 13 WCM   Enkhtuul Altanulzii    2121   MGL   5   0   2131 14 WGM   Geldyeva Mekhri    2279   TKM   5   0   2117 15 WIM   Nakhbayeva Guliskhan    2209   KAZ   5   0   2087 16     Nodirjano A Nodira    2149   UZB   5   0   1884 17 WGM   Pourkashiyan Atousa    2367   IRI   4.5   0   2161 18 WIM   Dauletova Gulmira    2263   KAZ   4.5   0   2154 19     Mir Mahmoud Afamia    2010   SYR   4.5   0   1985 20 WFM   Shamima Akter Liza    2161   BAN   4.5   0   1955 21 WFM   Uchida Narumi    1834   JPN   4.5   0   1883 22 WCM   Nur Nabila Azman Hisham    1845   MAS   4   0   2058 23 WIM   Ibrahim Delbak Ismael    1929   IRQ   4   0   1926 24     Sultana Sharmin Shirin    1998   BAN   4   0   1903 25     Al-Jeldah Fatemah    0   SYR   4   0   1887 26 WFM   Al-Zarouni Kholoud Essa    1864   UAE   4   0   1877 27     Nuimat Rayah    0   JOR   4   0   1763 28     Boshra Alshaeby    1807   JOR   4   0   1696 29 WFM   Bakri Alia Anin Azwa    1953   MAS   3.5   0   1964 30 WIM   Saleh Nora Mohd    1884   UAE   3.5   0   1888 31 WFM   Mohammed Qane jannar Worya    1901   IRQ   3.5   0   1823 32 WFM   Al-Khelaifi Salama    1761   QAT   3.5   0   1712 33 WCM   Byun Sungwon    1612   KOR   3.5   0   1623 34     Kim Hyoyoung    1355   KOR   3.5   0   1578 35     Adhikari Asmita    0   NEP   3   0   1817 36     Nusra Abdul Rahman    0   MDV   2   0   1753 37     Khamboo Monalisa    1877   NEP   1   0   1552 38     Moomina Mohamed    0   MDV   0   0   1512

World Youth Chess Championship 2010; 15 out of 36 Medals for Asian Players!!!

Asian Chess Players gather 15 out of 36 medals at stake in the
2010 World Youth Chess Championship held 19,October-31 2010 at Halkidiki,Greece. The strong European Chess Players got 16 medals. Players from the American Continents got only 5 medals.

FEDERATION-ASIAN     GOLD            SILVER         BRONZE          TOTAL

1.CHINA                            2                    0                     0                        2
2.KAZAKHSTAN              1                    1                     1                        3
3.MONGOLIA                   1                    0                     0                        1
4.INDIA                             0                    3                     3                        6
5.VIETNAM                      0                    1                     1                        2
6.IRAN                              0                    1                     0                        1

TOTAL                             4                     6                     5                        15

16th ASIAN Games; Chess Competition starts 13th November,2010

Competition in the 16th Asian Games will start on November 13,2010 in Guangzhou,China. Competition will be in Men & Women Sections. Individual Competition will be Rapid games with 25 minutes and 10 seconds increments for each players scheduled 13th-16th November,2010.  Team Competition 17th - 26th ,November 2010.Time control will be 90 minutes + 30 seconds increments for each players.

Philippine's Marie Antoinette San Diego , 4th ASEAN Primary Schools Sports Olympiad Girls Champ

Marie Antoinette San Diego,2010 Palarong Pambansa ,gold medalist, won the 4th ASEAN  Primary Schools Individual Girl's title held in Indonesia, November 5-10,2010. San Diego finished with 4 points out of 5 games to edge Vietnam's Nguyen Thanh Thuy Thien in a tie break.

Final Standings

1st   Marie Antoinette San Diego  (PHI)           4.0             12.0
2nd  Nguyen Thanh Thuy Thien    (VIE)           4.0             10.5
3rd   Nur Nahija Bt Asman Hisham (MAS)       3.5             15
4th    Dita Karenza                      (INA-2)         3.5              13
5th   Nichelle Ho En Ying            (SIN)             2.0 
6th    Angela Natasha                  (INA-1)         1.5            13
7th   Parahita Miliyana                 (INA-3)         1.5             11
8th   Syasya Badrina binti Badarudir (BRU)       0

District II Win Golds at the 2010 Manila Division Meet

The District II  High School Boy's and Girl's team clinched the gold medal at the 2010 Manila Division of City Schools ChessMeet held in Manila Science High School October 4-9,2010.The team of District II High School Boy,s  (Board 1 Melwyn Kenneth Baltazar,Mattew Palomata,Ares Anthony Ocampo,Jules Salazar and Marc Kristoffer Baltazar) won four matches and one draw.Melwyn Kenneth Baltazar ,12-year old 1st year High School student of F.G.Calderon High School allowed only one draw through out the tournament to emerged Board 1 Champion. He defeated Nesruben Usay (D-III);Charles Somera(D-V);John Reiner Ignacio (D-I) and Jan Ron Rubias (D-IV) with the only draw against District VI Jefferson Saltorio.       District II High School Girl,s team sweep all it matchess to secured the gold medal.Jean Paula delaCruz of Lakandula High School emerged Board 2 champion while Angelica Salac of F.G. Calderon High School took the gold medal in Board 3. Ma. Mae Belle San Juan of Ramon Magsaysay High School(Espana) won the gold in Board 1 as District II top board 1 player  Jan Ira dela Cruz lost to D-I Alyssa Magpayo.Another round robin among the gold medalist in all board to select the top two boys and girls that will battle the top two private school champion in the Manila meet. Board 1 champion Melwyn Kenneth easily defeated Board 2 champion Matthew Palomata,Board 3 champion John Ray Edaquio of D-I and Board 4 championMichael Jadullo of D-5 to crowned over-all champion. Matthew Palomata finished second.In the Girls division Board 2 Jean Paula dela Cruz defeated Board 1 Champion Mae-Bell San Juan  and board 3 champion Angelica Salac for the over-all Girls crown ,she will be joined  by Mae-Belle San Juan in the Manila Meet against the top 2 players from the private schools.

F.G. Calderon HS wins 2010 ManilaDistrict Meet

F.G. Calderon High School led by brothers Melwyn Kenneth and Marc Kristoffer Baltazar won the 2010 Manila District Meet. The team finished two points ahead of Sergio Osmena High School. The tournament were held in Lakandula High School, Tondo,Manila. The time control was one hour and five minute for the games.The last round saw the clash between the two leading teams,F.G. Calderon High School and F.Torres High School. Melwyn Kenneth did his job and defeated Rogie Ford Manalad with black.Marc Kristoffer Baltazar also did well by beating Jayson Quimson also with the black pieces.Arnuel Sevilla did the same against Adolfo Jacobo in Board three.Ares Ocampos prevented a shut-up win for Calderon HS by beating John Co in Board 4.

2010  MANILA DISTRICT MEET CHAMPIONSHIP   (BOYS DIVISION)

NO.      SCHOOL                                                         PTS.

1.         F.G. CALDERON HIGH SCHOOL                 15.0

2.         SERGIO OSMENA HIGH SCHOOL               13.0

3.         LAKANDULA HIGH SCHOOL                       11.5

4.         F. TORRES HIGH SCHOOL                             10.0

5.         M.L.Q.HIGH SCHOOL                                      7.0

6.         J.P.LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL                             3.5


INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION

BOARD  1           

GOLD-           Melwyn Kenneth Baltazar                 F.G.Calderon HS              5.0 / 5     100%
SILVER-         Jules Salazar                                     J.P. Lauerel HS                 3.0 / 5       60%
BRONZE-       Donico Castillo                                 Lakandula  HS                   2.5/ 5        50%

BOARD  2

GOLD-          Matthew Palomata                            S.Osmena HS                     5.0/ 5   100%
SILVER-        Marc Kristoffer Baltazar                    F.G.Calderon HS                4.0 /5     80%
Bronze-          Kenneth Pelayo                                  Lakandula HS                     3.0/5      60%

BOARD  3

GOLD-         Ray Anasco                                        Lakandula HS                      4.0/5     80%
SILVER-       Arnuel Sevilla                                     F.G.Calderon HS                  4.0/5     80%
BRONZE-     Sherwin Grabillo                                M.L Q HS                             2.5/ 5    50%

BOARD  4

GOLD-       Ares Ocampos                                     F.Torres HS                           4.0/5     80%
SILVER      Peter Glinoga                                        M.L.Q. HS                             3.5/5     70%
BRONZE-   Arnest Aquino                                      S.Osmena HS                         3.0/5     60%

Round 1

Osmena High School won by 4-0 scores by technicality  . The No Coach No Play rules, Greg Reposo ,coach of Torres High School came in more than 30 minutes late and all the game was declare won by default for Osmena High School.

OSMENA HIGH SCHOOL               vs        TORRES HIGH SCHOOL

Bd.1 Richard Balsalubre                     Rogieforf Manalad             (1-0)
Bd.2 Mathew Palomata                      Jayson Quimson                (1-0)
Bd.3 Lebantino                                  Adolfo Jacobo                   (1-0)
Bd.4 Arnest Aquino                           Ares Ocampo                    (1-0)

                                                                                                 4   :   0

 Defending champion F.G.Calderon with Palarong Pambansa Gold medalist Melwyn Kenneth  Baltazar and brother Marc Kristofffer Baltazar playing Bd 1 and 2 are again favored to win the title.
 
F.G.CALDERON HIGH SCHOOL       VS       M.L QUEZON HIGH SCHOOL

Bd 1.  Melwyn Kenneth Baltazar                       John Andagan               1-0             
Bd. 2  Marc Kristoffer Baltazar                        Joshua Co                      1-0
Bd 3.  Arnuel Sevilla                                        Sherwin Gravillo             1-0
Bd 4.  John Co                                                Peter Glinoga                  0-1

                                                                                                         3.0  :  1.0

Perennial title contender Lakandula High School coach by Del Tangco is seeded 2nd in the tournament and expected to fight it out with Calderon High School for the title.

LAKANDULA HIGH SCHOOL       VS      J.P.LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL

Bd.1   Donico Castillo                                   Jules Salazar                  0.5  -  0.5   
Bd.2   Kenneth Pelayo                                  Gerwin De Guzman        1     -   0
Bd. 3  Ray Anasco                                       Jayson Obra                   1     -   0
Bd. 4  Arnulfo Arboleda                               Bryan Turlao                   1    -    0

                                                                                                        3.5   :    0.5

Philippine Blitz Chess Association: 1 VS 14 CHESS SIMUL EXHIBITION; NEVER MIND ,NATA...

Philippine Blitz Chess Association: 1 VS 14 CHESS SIMUL EXHIBITION; NEVER MIND ,NATA...: "2010 ASEAN AGE-GROUP Senior Division Triple gold medalist Ernie Baltazar conducted a 14 board simultaneous chess exhibition against the top ..."

1 VS 14 CHESS SIMUL EXHIBITION; NEVER MIND ,NATAPOS DIN

2010 ASEAN AGE-GROUP Senior Division Triple gold medalist Ernie Baltazar conducted a 14 board simultaneous chess exhibition against the top High School players of host F.G. Calderon High School, at Hermosa,Tondo,Manila last Saturday August 21,2010.                                                                                  The score  14  wins   0   draw   0  loss .Baltazar winning all his games.
Board No.     Name                                  Year-Section                              Results
1.   Carl Simon Balisi                        III-Obedience                                  1-0
2.   Mark John Sales                        II - Escoda                                       1-0
3.   Kenneth Bueno                          II - Gomez                                        1-0
4.   Alfonz S. Red                            I  -  Lily                                             1-0
5.   Dale  Matthew Castillote            I  -  Gladiola                                      1-0
6.   Jairo  M. Solsona                      III -  Justice                                        1-0            
7.   Ian Patrick Pascubillo                II   -  Rizal                                          1-0
8.   Earvin John M. Munoz              III  -  Faith                                          1-0
9.   Juniver E. Yanguas                   III  -   Faith                                          1-0
10.  Arnuel Sevilla                          III  -  Courage                                      1-0
11.  John Azel T. Co                     III  -   Integrity                                       1 -0
12.  Zairah J. Bingabing                   I-  Sampaguita                                     1-0
13.  Angelica Marie A. Salac          IV - Einstein                                         1-0
14.  Gracious Faith D. Gamol          II - Del Pilar                                        1--0

NCFP MONTHLY (August) RAPID CHESS:Kenneth tumalo ng NM;Garcia Kampeon

Melwyn Kenneth Baltazar is the 2010 Palarong Pambansa gold medalist held in Tarlac City,Philippines.At the age of seven he become the youngest gold medalist in the National Capital Region  regional meet held in 2006  at Bulwagang Katipunan, Caloocan City.Kenneth at the age of eight captured the 2006 National Age-Group Under-10 Boys Division.Kenneth,is back to back grand finalist in the Shell National Youth Active Chess from year 2009-2010.

Tinalo ng 12- taong gulang na si Kenneth Baltazar,mag-aaral ng F.G.Calderon High School si National Master Andrew Merlas sa isang Queen's Pawn Game. Tinalo rin ni Kenneth ang isa pang rated player,si Verth Alora (ELO 2117) sa ginanap na NCFP Monthly (August) Rapid Tournament sa PSC Canteen,Vito Cruz, Manila noong Sabado,Agosto 14,2010. Tumapos si Kenneth sa score na 4/7. Nagtala naman ng 6.5 puntos si Gary Garcia upang sungkitin ang titulo. Tumanggap si Garcia ng P6,000.00. Pinaghatian naman ni Emmanuel Emperado at Nelson Mariano III ang pinagsamang P6,000.00 para sa ikalawa at ika-tatlong puesto.Mag kasunod na tinalo ni Garcia ang mag-amang, Ernie at Kenneth Baltazar, tanging si Mariano lamang ang nakatabla kay Garcia,dating manlalaro ng Rizal Technological University sa Mandaluyong City.Tumapos naman si Ernesto Baltazar, triple gold medalist  sa nakaraang 2010 ASEAN Senior-50 above Tournament na dinaos sa Subic sa disgrasyang score na 2.5/7.Tinalo ang matandang Baltazar nila Gary Garcia,Primitivo Virtudazo,Joel Cocjin at Bong Perez samantalang  tabla naman kay Michelle Yaon ng Laguna.Dalawang sunod na talo naman laban kay Ryan Dungca at Ritchie Evangelista ang tumapos kay Melwyn Kenneth para sa kampeonato.

NCFP Monthly (Augut) Rapid Tournament
Final Rankig  after round 7
Rank		Name		Rtg		FED		Pts		BH.
1		Garcia Garry		2021		PHI		6.5		31.5
2		Emperado Emmanuel		1946		PHI		6		30
3		Mariano III Nelson		1924		PHI		6		29.5
4		Arguelles Efren		1977		PHI		5.5		31.5
5		Gumila Narciso				PHI		5.5		31
6		Cacho Robert		1980		PHI		5.5		28
7		Dungca Ryan		2031		PHI		5.5		26.5
8		Docena Jerad		1852		PHI		5		33
9		Penero Arnel		2034		PHI		5		28
10		Sanchez Elizer				PHI		5		24.5
11		Merlas Andrew		2000		PHI		5		24
12		Evangelista Ritchie		1951		PHI		5		24
13		Flores Rex				PHI		4.5		32
14		Panopio Jr Rodolfo		2045		PHI		4.5		31
15		Lumidao Melvin		1890		PHI		4.5		30
16		Abalos Willie		1993		PHI		4.5		23.5
17		Dableo Arvin		1815		PHI		4		31.5
18		Baltazar Melwyn Kenneth		1773		PHI		4		31.5
19		Fabriquela Danny		1900		PHI		4		29
20		Balmaceda Joseph				PHI		4		29
21		San Juan Dennis		2043		PHI		4		28.5
22		Alora Verth		2040		PHI		4		27
23		Paril Gabriel		2031		PHI		4		27
24		Salvador Buddy		1900		PHI		4		25.5
25		Colindres Emil				PHI		4		25.5
26		Perez Adrian		1917		PHI		4		25
27		Mendoza Jonathan				PHI		4		24
28		Cabual Gino Divino				PHI		4		24
29		Padua Cecil		1665		PHI		4		23.5
30		Villate Raul		1765		PHI		4		23.5
31		Bustalino George				PHI		3.5		27.5
32		Virtudazo Primitivo				PHI		3.5		20.5
33		Perez Bong				PHI		3.5		19.5
34		Evangelista Paul Robert		1554		PHI		3		28
35		Lat Chito		1900		PHI		3		27.5
36		Pascual Orlando		1771		PHI		3		27.5