NM Nika Juris Nicolas is coming home with a medal haul of 2 Golds and 1 Bronze from the National Youth & Schools Chess Championships held in Dumaguete City from March 19-23, 2026.
The 13-year-old NM Nika dominated the Under 17 Rapid Girls division to emerge as champion.
More importantly, NM Nika is undefeated in all 18 rounds of Standard, Rapid and Blitz.
"Beyond the medals, it's that unbreakable spirit of yours that makes us that proudest. Amazing Baby Nika (NM Nika)," said the proud Mother lawyer Nikki de Vega, the legal counsel of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines-NCFP under the leadership of its chairman/president Cong. Prospero "Butch" Pichay Jr.
"Thank you the Philippine Academy of Chess Excellence led by WGM Janelle (Mae) Frayna, and Jayson Gonzales, Nika's sparring partners, Pasig City led by Mayor Vico (Sotto), Pasig Grassroots led by Coach Franco Camillo, parents and friends who lent their support to Baby Nika. All glory to God, who gifted Baby Nika with the talent and grace to shine." added lawyer Nikki de Vega. (Marlon Bernardino)
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