NM Christian Gian Karlo Arca won all his matches against 10 young woodpushers in the mini-tournament organized by Brainy Chess Academy Philippines.
Recently, Arca got a third-place finish in the Manny V. Pangilinan Sports Foundation Secondary Online Rapid Chess Championship 2021 Palarong Pambansa Continuity Plan Pilot Event Mindanao Leg virtually held at Tornelo Platform last December 3-5.
Arca got the bronze medal in the boy's division after scoring seven points.
With his victory, Arca will advance to the grand finals on December 28-30, 2021.
The young Panaboan chesser was also recently declared as overall champion in the Davao del Norte chess online tournament.
In the 15 and under boys category, Arca was declared overall champion after scoring 81 points.
All the winners won cash prizes and certificates.
The chess tournament was earlier organized by the Davao del Norte provincial sports to promote the sport of chess in the province.
Under the administration of Davao del Norte governor Edwin Jubahib, various sports activities have been conducted to propagate physical fitness and advance sports at the grassroots level. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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