MEETING KIM BHARI IN 5 WORLD CHESS OLYMPIADS
This photo with Bheng, taken during the final round of 2018 WCO in Batumi, Georgia, was taken by Kim Bhari, Chairman of Nairobi Chess Club (founded in Feb. 26, 1958), whom I met in all 5 WCO that I participated (2010 Russia, 2012 Turkey, 2014 Norway, 2016 Baku, Azerbaijan and this 2018 WCO). He is also the Proprietor of Kenya Chess Masala. While in line for the trip to Batumi at Istanbul airport, he told me, “I have many photos of you in Baku.” I gave him my card and brochure of Palau Royal Resort. (Photo by Kim Bhari --Nairobi Chess Club)
OPEN -- Swiss System;
WOMEN AND JUNIOR --
Round-Robin for 2018
Palau National Chess Championship
The 2018 Palau National Chess Championship will start on Oct. 21 at Bethlehem Park at 2 pm (Registration and setting of Round 1 (Open). There will be a 9-round Swiss system Open section, 9-round round-robin in both Women and Junior Division. Registration fee is $20.00 if you have paid your one year due to Palau Chess Federation of $20.00.
NO PAY NO PLAY POLICY WILL BE IMPLEMENTED. This is the chance for those players without international ratings yet to have their initial FIDE rating like Morton, Gabriell, John, Jello, Bendel, Rica, Tau’ o, Reece Reklai, Dims, Lenge, Rommel Gulla, Aome, Albino and Lieslie Taksiau. The possible contestants in the Open section are Cyril Tomas Almitante-Montel, Bobot Tan, Angel Salvadora, Tito Cabunagan, Paquito Suringa Jr., Roberto Hernandez, Dennis Gonzales, Jeff Balbalosa, Gonzalo Escapatoria, Neph Macasaet, Manuel Mahor, Eugene Labarda, Manik Hossain, Morton Sawaichi, Joel Gemota, Elizalde Madriñan, Glen Navarroza, John Malinao, Charley Patris, Remrel Dizon, Rafael Paloma, Leif Toribiong, Jello Aguaras, Pedro Parmisano, Albino and Lieslie Taksiau, Bendel Daligdig, Gabriell Garcia, Arnold Undecimo, Clarence Kitalong, Melvin Parinas.
The winner of this event will be an automatic qualifier to the 2020 World Chess Olympiad in Russia. The women section has been drawn as follows: 1. Gladys Anne Francisco Paloma 2. Jennifer Tubtub Angeles, 3. Bheng Codinera Mendoza 4. Tau'o Ngirmeriil 5. Benerica Daligdig 6. Angelil Sisior 7. Angie Sisior 8. Jhoan Gemota 9. Angelica Morales Magno 10. Destiny Sisior.
The drawn Junior division is as follows--1. Gian Gabriel Claronino 2. him 3. Gian Paloma 4. Michael Adette Gulla 5. Rommel Ramon Gulla 6. Kyarii Sisior 7. Aome Angeles 8. Reece Reklai 9. Dims Alexander 10. Lenge Gibbons
Round 1 Pairings: (Junior-first name to play the White pieces) 1. Claronino vs. Gibbons 2. him vs. Alexander 3. Paloma vs. Reklai 4. Michael Gulla vs. Angeles 5. Rommel Gulla vs. Sisior.
Round 1 Pairings (Women) 1. Paloma vs. Destiny Sisior 2. Angeles vs. Magno 3. Mission vs. Gemota 4. Daligdig vs. Parrado 5. Ngirmeriil vs. Angelil Sisior
Guam will host for the first time the 2019 Oceania Zonal Chess Championship to be held on Feb. 17-24 in Tumon. Its President Rogelio “Roger” Orio gave Palau Chess Team members flyers of that tournament that will start with the arrival of participants on Feb. 17, welcome dinner and opening ceremony. Round 1 on Feb. 18 at 9:30 am; Round 2 at 3pm. On Feb. 19, only one game at 2pm. Two games again on Feb. 20 for round 4 at 9am and round 5 at 3pm. Round 6 is at 2pm. Two games again on Feb. 22 for round 7 at 9am and round 8 at 3pm. The final round (9th) starts at 9 am and if playoff is necessary, it will be held at 3pm to be followed by Prize Giving and closing ceremony. Guam tour on Feb. 23 is optional and departure on Feb. 24.
As many as 14 chess players from Palau are interested to participate: Manik Hossain, Angie Parrado, Tito Cabunagan, Gonzalo Escapatoria, Remrel Dizon, Dennis Gonzales, Joan Gemota, Bheng, Arnold Undecimo, Eric Whipps, Morton Sawaichi, Jeff Balbalosa, Pax and me. Those without USA visa yet are requested to get it as early as possible with the invitation from Roger available through Eric.
The newly elected FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich is coming to grace the occasion. It will be also the right time for Palau to bid for the 2021 Oceania Zonal Chess Championship. About 4 million euros will be allocated to the poor chess playing countries by the newly elected President.
Solution to last week’s puzzle No. 3791: 1. Nb6+! axb6 2. Qxc6+!! bxc6 3. Ba6#
This week’s puzzle No. 3792: White to move and mates in 3 (Solution next issue)
Another photo taken by Kim Bhari in the final round of 2018 World Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia on Oct. 05, 2018.
Thank you, Mr. Bhari. See you again in Russia 2020.
Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Pages 9-10
Volume 27
Issue 84
October 22, 2018
Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
The Beginning of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
Soon to be published as a book
Music and Me by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
March 15, 2012 -- April 18, 2013
http://palau-chess.blogspot.com
April 25, 2013 -- October 22, 2018
The History of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
June 09, 2002 -- October 22, 2018
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