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IM Chito Danilo Garma rules 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Pasig City---International Master Chito Danilo Garma defeated Lennon Hart Salgados in the sixth and final round to rule the just concluded 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament Sunday night at the Robinson Metro East in Pasig City.
The Sampaloc, Manila resident Garma prevailed after 53 moves of a seldom use Budapest defense using the black pieces. Garma finished the 2-day FIDE Standard Open chess tournament hosted by Atty Aldwin Alegre with a perfect 6.0 points.
Thus Garma, the reigning Portugal World Senior blitz champion pocketed the top prize of P10,000 and a trophy for his effort.
Garma, a former University of Manila standout, also beat Kara Meneses, Andrew San Antonio, Michael Gastala, Phil Martin Casiguran and Alexis Emil Maribao, respectively.
"I'm so happy right now. My family and my friends who supported me this weekend were such a huge impact. They helped me win. I love them all. And I love AQ Prime for making this event," said the 60-year-old Garma, who already has two Grandmaster norms.
Kevin Mirano beat Karlycris Clarito Jr. in the last round to score 5.5 points for solo 2nd place. Mirano, a member of the multi-titled Philippine Army chess team receive P7,000 and a trophy.
The third to 10th placers were Maribao (5.0),Salgados (5.0), IM Barlo Nadera (5.0), Jerico Santiaguel (5.0), Jerish John Velarde (5.0), Christian Tolosa (5.0), Clarito (4.5) and Janmyl Dilan Tisado (4.5), respectively.
Edwin Caballero won the Top Senior 55 years old and above category.
The said chess fest attracted 126 woodpushers.
The tournament director was IA/FST/FA Rudy Listana Ibañez . -Marlon Bernardino-
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