Arena Grandmaster Rey Urbiztondo, the organizer of the tournament and incumbent DDGM of Masonic District RX Misamis Occidental, said Asia's first chess grandmaster, Eugene Torre, will personally see face to face the tournament winners in July 2023.
In a Facebook post, Urbiztondo also said that another big chess tournament would happen in Misamis Oriental in July.
Urbinztondo also said that more big chess tournaments are coming to Mindanao in 2023.
A total of 100 players in three categories from all over the province of Misamis Occidental joined the tournament.
Sponsored by Misamis Occidental Governor VW Henry Sevilla Oaminal, a Past District Deputy Grand Master and Hiram Awardee and a Mason supporter,
Urbiztondo said Oaminal, a three-term congressman and former deputy speaker of the house, sponsored the event since he wanted to promote chess in the province.
He revealed the kids 12 years old and under were dominated by Oroquieta, while Tangub dominated the juniors 17 years and under, and for the seniors, the top 3 were won by Ozamiz players.
The veteran chess player and organizers said his tournament was very successful, with the players wishing for another tournament.
He added that the Masonic District is supporting the sports programs of the Governor, with chess as the focus. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
Facebook Conversations