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PH chess whiz "OJ" Reyes wins the Fide/NCFP Standard rating grand finals chess championship PhilBoxing.com Tue, 04 Feb 2020 Philippine chess wizard Oshrie Jhames "OJ" Constantino Reyes, grade 3 pupil of GNC Montessori in Pampanga, defeated Yuan Carl Ditao in the ninth and final round to top the FIDE/NCFP Standard rating grand finals age group chess championships held at SM City Olongapo Central in Olongapo City last January 31 to February 2, 2020. The 8-year-old OJ, who was slowed down by a draw with Pat Ferdolf Macabulos in the opening round then beat Jaycol Sodela in the second round, Arnel Mahawan Jr. in the third round, Jana Kris Pineda in the fourth round, Myrine Brielle Remoto in the fifth round, Mar Aviel Carredo in the sixth round, Daniella Bianca Cruz in the seventh round, John Emmanuel Ditao in the eight and penultimate round and Yuan Carl Ditao in the ninth and final round. OJ tallied 8.5 points in nine outings on account of eight wins and one draw en route to the coveted title in the Under 10 class. "OJ (Oshrie Jhames Constantino Reyes) reigns as the champion in the strong field chess tournament by converting his difficult game positions into victories that overpowered his co-finalist from different cities & provinces with a superb performance with almost perfect score of 8.5 points out of 9 rounds, standard time control," said Jubail, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia based Jaime "Jimmy" Reyes, OJ's father. "Holding the black pieces, OJ took advantage of having two pawns up in the end game and check mated his last round opponent (Yuan Carl Ditao ) in their French defense skirmish," added Jimmy who is also OJ's first chess coach. "Keep it up my son & you are truly our pride & for the entire province of Pampanga. Thank you & my salute to all the coaches, trainers, mentors & strong sparring mates. Thank you to all the prayers for OJ to make it possible for him to win the Prestigious Chess Tournament," said Jimmy. "Congrats & Thank you also for all the organizers effort that made the chess events successful, it really cultivates & develops our very own chess players to level up & to be more competitive by promoting quality chess standard tournaments. To God be the highest Glory for the knowledge & talent entrusted to our son." last word of Jimmy. The said chessfest was jointly organized by Mr. Reden Cruz and Mr. Joel Villanueva in close cooperation with Olongapo City mayor Rolen C. PaulinoJr., Olongapo City Sports & Youth Development led by OIC David B. Bayarong, SM Central Olongapo City and Olongapo City Elementary School. It shall be recalled that OJ won three silver medals in the boys under 8 division of the 9-day 20th ASEAN Age Group Chess Championships 2019 held from June 10 to 18, 2019 at the Golden Mandalay Hotel and Hotel Hazel in Mandalay City, Myanmar. OJ was also the 2019 Pampanga Schools Athletic Meet (PASDAM) chess champion held last November 19 to 22, 2019 at San Fernando, Pampanga. OJ chess campaign would not be possible with the undying support of his coaches and trainers headed by former World Chess Olympiad member International Master Barlo Nadera, Anthony Tungul, Garry Reyes, Juan Rojano Jr., Abel Dimalanta, Levis Miranda and Robinardo Chico.-Marlon Bernardino-  |
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