(1618) WILL THERE BE ENOUGH 30 PLAYERS FOR 2019 PBCC? (TBN-Jan. 21, 2019)

: POSSIBLE 13 JUNIOR CHESS PLAYERS IN THIS 2019 PBCC

                  This might be a record breaking participation of junior players in Palau Chess history. Eleven possible contestants will try their mettle this Sun. Jan. 20 for the 2019 edition of Palau Blitz Chess Championship. They are him, left, Paul Tucker, 2^nd from left, Kyarii Sisior, Wakako Sisior, Michael Gulla, Aome Jacob Angeles, Rommel Gulla, Gian Gabriel Claronino, Gian Paloma, Destiny and Angelil Sisior, Brandon Kyle Soriano and my church mate at Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4^th Watch) Palau Locale, born in 2008 Allyza Igharas. Him, Kyle and Paul were born also in the year 2008.             (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

     WILL THERE BE ENOUGH 30

      PLAYERS FOR 2019 PBCC?

The 2019 Palau Blitz Chess Championship was postponed to Jan. 20 as the target of 30 players was not reached. At 4pm on Sun. Jan. 13, there were only 26 players that registered for the one day 2019 PBCC. We decided to postpone it on the next Sun. Jan. 20.

           There are 4 new players joining--Paul Tucker (8 yrs), Bernard Hilario, Wakako Sisior and my guitar/chess student Brandon Kyle Soriano. Those who have paid their dues are Bobot Tan, Tito Cabunagan, Rustum Cabuso, Manuel Mahor, Jeff Balbalosa, Cyril Tomas Almitante-Montel, Morton Sawaichi, Manik Hossain, Jello Aguaras, Samuel Palingcod, Glen Navarroza (Osman), Jun Cabugao Mintar, Michael Gulla, Rommel Gulla, Angie Sisior, Kyarii Sisior and the 4 newcomers.

           Jhoan Gemota Joel Gemota, Paquito Suringa Jr. and Dennis Gonzales are not available on Jan. 20. Angel Salvador and Neph Macasaet will join as well as Gonzalo Escapatoria, who will come at 3pm. No confirmation yet from Leif Toribiong, Jennifer and Aome Angeles, Jeyrald Lomboy and the reigning junior champion Gian Gabriel Claronino

           The players waited and practiced blitz chess. At 4:30 pm, we held at mini blitz tourney among 10 players-- Bobot, Cyril, Sam, Me, Paquito, Glen, Manik, Tito, Jun Mintar and Jeff Balbalosa.

          As usual Bobot is leading early. I won over Manik and Jun Mintar but lost 2 straight to Tito and Pax. I won the last 5 including vs. Bobot, Cyril, Jeff, Glen, and Sam to finished 2nd with 7-2 record, same as Cyril but because of Direct Encounter (winner over the other) tiebreak vs. Cyril, I finished 2nd, Cyril-3rd, Jeff-4th, the ever-improving Glen at 5th, Tito-6th, Sam, Jun, Pax and Manik at 7th-10th.

          Gonzalo Escapatoria adjusted his work schedule to be able to play this Sun.—from off at 4 pm-3 pm by working an hour earlier and shorter lunch break. Remrel Dizon will also be going out of work at 3 pm so we will wait for them before we start the 1^st round. Neph Macasaet, Angelo Salvadora, Reece Reklai andthe Paloma family confirmed their participation leaving this list as the possible contestants after the withdrawal of Tito Cabunagan---

1.      Bobot Tan 2. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. 3. Me 4. Rustum Cabuso 5.Rafael Paloma 6. Manuel Mahor, Jr. 7. Jeff Balbalosa 8. Angelo Salvadora 9. Gonzalo Escapatoria 10. Remrel Dizon 11. Angie Parrado 12. Samuel Palingcod 13. Angelito Mintar, Jr. 14. Manik Hossain 15. Neph Macasaet 16. Destiny Sisior 17. Jello Aguaras 18. Gladys Anne Paloma 19. Angelil Sisor 20. Glen Navarroza 21. Michael Gulla 22. him 23. Reece Reklai 24. Morton Sawaichi 25. Kyarii Sisior 26. Rommel Gulla 27. Bernard Hilario 28. Elizalde Madrinan 29. Wakako Sisior 30. Brandon Kyle Soriano 31. Paul Tucker 32. Kevin Queliste 33. Gian Paloma 34. Charley Patris 35. Jennifer Angeles 36. Aome Jacob Angeles 37. Gian Gabriel Claronino 38. Leif Toribiong 39. Rafael Paloma 40. Jeyrald Lomboy 41. John Malinao.  If there are some withdrawals from this list, I will add my wife 42. Ma. Florida M. Hernandez, church mate 43. Alyzza Igharas and the father of Kyle 44. Bruce Soriano for possible replacements.

Solution to last week’s puzzle No. 3828: 1. Qxf7!! Nxf7 2. Rg8+! Rxg8 3. Nxf7#

This week’s puzzle No. 3829: White to move and mates in 3 (Solution next issue)

Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez

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               Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)

               The Beginning of Chess in Palau

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               Soon to be published as a book

              Music and Me by Roberto Hernandez

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              The History of Chess in Palau

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