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Tristan Jared Cervero rules Marikina chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino PhilBoxing.com Sun, 09 Mar 2025
Seasoned woodpusher Tristan Jared Cervero emerged as the champion in the "March to Remember Rapid Chess Tournament" held at the QGym, Concepcion Dos, Marikina City last Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Cervero pocketed the P7,000 purse and the trophy for ruling the tournament which fielded over 220 woodpushers.
He had a perfect campaign after tallying 7.0 points in the seven-round Swiss system competition.
Cervero defeated Nolasco Dialogo, Zarex Celis III, Reynaldo Aguirre, Ruel Sto. Domingo, Gabriel James Cartel, Mark Christian Mesina and Carlo Caranyagan.
"I Am happy about my performance," said the 26 years old Cervero, an AB Interdisciplinary Studies graduate student of Ateneo De Manila University.
Noel Geronimo's second place finish earned him P5,000, while the third place went to Joven Balsalubre with similar 6.5 points to earn P3,000.
The fourth to 13th placers who got 6.0 ponts each were Mark Christian Mesina, Mark Anthony Libramante, Carlo Caranyagan, Carl Jaedrianne Ancheta, Jhon Eirrol Poquiz, Gabriel James Cartel, Jayson Esparagonza, Rafael Lobitana, Jan Roldan Oriendo and Rolando Tenorio while Denniel Penafiel, Rexmon Morados, April Joy Ramos, Crispin Lambino finished the tournament with similar 5.5 points.
Domingo Santos much known Tatay Domeng, 97 years old, oldest player in Marikina City defeated the 5 years old Ecxzel Payson is one of the highlight in the event organized by Marikina Chess Association led by sportsman Johnny "Joel" Gaudia backed up by Sen. Koko Pimentel, an avid chess enthusiast.
Tournament Director was Isagani De Ramos assisted by Chief Arbiter NA Ranier Pascual.-Marlon Bernardino-
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