Mohammad Manik Hossain, middle, played his 2nd special game against Fernan John Velarde, a new employee of Palau Royal Resort, on Saturday, August 17 at Bethlehem Park. Another special game was set against Jaime dela Cruz on Sat. Aug. 24 either at Manik or James' residence. Paquito 'Pax' Suringa, Jr. will play his 2nd special game against Rustum Cabuso on Thursday, August 29.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
STANDINGS AFTER 3 ROUNDS
JEFF Balbalosa played in all first 3 rounds of the 2013
Palau National Chess Championship being held every Sunday at Bethlehem Park. He
won over slightly lower rated Nilo de Jesus in the 1st round but
showed his toughness in the preceding 2 rounds when he drew a seemingly lost
game vs. Palau’s first titled player CM Bernard Garcia and drew again to
Palau’s no. 4 Jose Celiz in 51 moves last Sunday, August 18 for a total of 2
points.
Top
seed National Master Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. subdued Rafael Paloma in just 12
moves of Queen’s Gambit Declined. He defeated fellow NM Tito Cabunagan in the 2nd
week to gain a total of 2 points to lead the Top 12 Division.
NM,
National Arbiter and Secretary/Treasurer of Palau Chess Federation Roberto
Hernandez tied Cyril in the standings after clobbering 6th seed
Paquito Suringa, Jr. on Friday, Aug. 16 and outsmarted NA Dennis Gonzales last
Sunday, Aug. 18 in 46 moves of Budapest Defence.
NM
Tito Cabunagan had a 1-1 win-loss slate after touting CM Garcia in 42 moves of
English Opening. CM Garcia wrongfully set the chess clock using no. 26 instead
of no. 22 and when it didn’t add another 30 minutes after 40 moves, Roberto set
it correctly while it’s his turn to move against his game with Dennis. It took
him more than 15 minutes to make his 20th move Nxf6 where 20. Ng5 is
stronger as it will win him a pawn and the exchange (a knight for a rook).
Manuel
‘Jun’ Mahor, Jr. didn’t play a tournament since the 2009 PNCC because he is
busy with his job. This time, he has time and he replaced Elpidio Manaligod in
the Reserve Division.
He
played against Eugene Labarda early in the afternoon of Aug. 18 and prevailed
after 44 moves of Pirc Defence. He now leads his division when he drubbed Glen
Navarosa in 42 moves of King’s Pawn Opening.
No
games were played in the women and junior division. Palauan lady Rowena
Ngiralmau confirmed her participation to Roberto last Aug. 11 but she didn’t
show up on Aug. 18.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2014 WORLD CHESS OLYMPIAD IN TROMSO, NORWAY:
During the 2010 World Chess Olympiad in Russia and 2012
Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey, the Head of Delegation of the Philippines,
Congressman Prospero ‘Butch’ Pichay came only to the site during the last day
of the Olympiad.
It
means that the Head of Delegation position is really ‘relaxed’ and it will be a
perfect European vacation for Senator Mlib Tmetchul, his wife Dixie and their
kids. That’s the same thing to Women’s Team Captain Eric Ksau Whipps. Because
the Men’s (Open) Team Captain Jamie Kenmure can do the job also of Women’s Team
Captain. Eric, Joy Flores Whipps and their kids can have also a very nice and
inexpensive European vacation.
The
Head of Delegation is also given a VIP I.D. and can roam around the tournament
site, press room and other places not accessible to ordinary players or even
Grandmasters.
The
Women’s Division might have 12 players instead of 9 in the current roster. This
was learned by Roberto when Mr. Jan Berglund, Palau’s Delegate to 3 consecutive
World Chess Olympiads, explained to him the following: Dear Mr. Hernandez, Here’s the 6.3 of FIDE Handbook:
6.3 In a round-robin tournament,
at least one third of the players must be rated.
6.31 If the tournament has LESS
than 10 players, at least 4 must be rated.
6.32 In a double round-robin
tournament with unrated players, there must
be at least 6 players, 4 of whom must be rated.
6.33 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
played as round-robins shall be rated if at
least 3 players (or 2 women in competitions exclusively for women)
had official FIDE Ratings before the start of the tournament.
That is, as it is the National Championship
we are talking about, it is 6.33 that is in effect for this tournament.
If it had NOT been a National
Championship, you do not save the situation by cutting down from 10 to 9
players.
What you are talking about is 6.3 which is
the general rule, which is always in effect in round-robin tournaments with x
number of participants, IF none of the 3 exceptions 6.31-6.33 is applicable.
Best
wishes, Jan
With
this very enlightening piece of information from Mr. Berglund, the Women’s
Division now will have 12 players with the addition of Mr. Berglund’s Filipina
wife Visitacion Rave and Board 2 player of Palau in Istanbul Olympiad Elizabeth
Manuel. They will play the other women contestants through Skype. Jeff
Balbalosa suggested to use 1.
http://www.chess.com?ref_id=2582255
2. http://www.chesshere.com/ for the online chess player
because the Skype connection in Palau is very slow.
Solution to last week’s puzzle: 1. Rh8+! Nxh8 2. Qh7+ Kf8
3. Qxh8 mate.
This week’s puzzle: White to move and mates in 3
(Solution next issue)
Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Pages 9, 10 & 11
Volume 22
Issue 68
August 26, 2013
Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Pages 9, 10 & 11
Volume 22
Issue 68
August 26, 2013
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