(1539) 800th ISSUE OF CHESS MATE (TBN-July 02, 2018)

OUTSTANDING OFW IN 2012 FOR MUSIC AND PROMOTION OF CHESS IN PALAU

                  Philippine Ambassador to Palau Ramoncito Marino and his wife Issa posed with Roberto Hernandez after the awarding of medals and certificates to the other 15 Outstanding OFWs in Palau during the 111^th Declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12, 2009. The generous Ambassador sponsored $1,000.00 cash prizes twice for 2006 and 2007 chess tournaments in Palau. He is also a good pianist and prefers to play Filipino songs.

     800th ISSUE OF CHESS MATE

This 800^th issue of Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez is a selection of the best 25 issues according to the page views on Palau Chess Federation website http://palau-chess.blogspot.com

                At least 300 page views for this Top 25 Issues of Chess Mate:

1.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/01/first-issue-of-chessmate-by-roberto.html

2.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/11/did-kasparov-cheat-polgar-in-94-tbn-apr.html

3.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2011/12/marcos-manuel-co-champions-of-3rd-piicc.html

4.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/02/palau-chess-federation-has-208-members.html

5.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2014/01/2-day-visit-to-palau-by-geoffrey-borg.html

6.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/fil-oz-lady-is-champ-july-27-aug-02.html

7.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/4-palau-chess-team-members-granted.html

8.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/12/torre-asias-first-grandmaster-tbn-june.html

9.       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/unbeaten-no-more-gancayco-is-class-b.html

10.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/outstanding-ofw-in-palau-awardees-june.html

11.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/pastrana-escapes-with-draw-billah.html

12.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/01/chessmate-marks-12th-year-with-its.html

13.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/enarsao-lagumen-now-lead-class-b-tbn.html

14.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1078-dr-alfredo-paez-confirmed-to-3rd.html

15.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2011/12/marcos-family-coming-to-palau-for-chess.html

16.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/getting-russian-visa-tbn-aug30.html

17.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2014/01/ksau-cup-drew-24-players-roberto.html

18.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/filipino-hospitality-in-australia-aug.html

19.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/sen-mlib-to-2014-norway-chess-olympiad.html

20.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1065-10-years-of-palau-joining-fide-tbn.html

21.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/simul-vs-jamie-kenmure-anyone-tbn-feb.html

22.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/palau-registrered-43-move-countries.html

23.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/geoffrey-borg-is-back-conducted-fide.html

24.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/08/special-games-tbn-aug-12-2013.html

25.   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/mercado-nips-garcia-and-dittrich-on-to.html

The new Palauan chess players being invited to the 1^st Surangel Team Tournament are still on “vacation mode” according to Jennifer Angeles. Nobody has confirmed yet.

Solution to last week’s puzzle No. 3839: 1. Qxh7+!! Kxh7 2. Rh3 Kg7 3. Be7#

This week’s puzzle No. 3840: White to move and mates in 3 (Solution next issue)

Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez

               Tia Belau Newspaper

               Page 9

               Volume 27

               Issue 58

               July 02, 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 -- July 02, 2018

               The History of Chess in Palau

               By Roberto Hernandez

               June 09, 2002 -- July 02, 2018

(1297) CHESS MATE ISSUES No. 401-450 and their LINKS

The 401st issue of Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez, published in August 30-September 05, 2010 at Tia Belau Newspaper.


          CHESS MATE ISSUES
                No. 401-450
              and their LINKS 

401. CM401     Getting a Russian Visa                                                           Aug. 30-Sept. 05, 2010

                           (Front Page—“Peleliu Rejects UKIHL and Nautilus”)

    http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/getting-russian-visa-tbn-aug30.html

        402. CM402     Critical Time                                                                            Sept. 06-12, 2010

                           (Front Page—“2009 Audit Delayed”)

     http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/critical-time-tbn-sept-06-12-2010.html

403. CM403     Make or Break; A Tribute To Lemuel Bacor                      Sept. 13-19, 2010

                           (Front Page—“OEK to Ok Compact Agreement”)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/make-or-break-tribute-to-lemuel-bacor.html

404. CM404     I Was Tortured In The Pasadena Jailhouse (Part 1)            Sept. 20-26, 2010

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/07/i-was-tortured-in-pasadena-jailhouse-by.html

405. CM405     (Cont.)I Was Tortured In The Pasadena Jailhouse           Sept. 27-Oct. 03, 2010

                           (Front Page—“President Speaks At UN”)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/08/i-was-tortured-in-pasadena-jailhouse.html

406. CM406     I Was Tortured In the Pasadena Jailhouse (Part 3)               Oct. 04-10, 2010

                           (Front Page—“Remengesau, Outstanding Citizen of 2010”)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/08/i-was-tortured-in-pasadena-jailhouse_1.html

407. CM407     Chess Tourists in Russia                                                      Oct. 11-17, 2010

                           (Front Page—“Uproar as Health Insurance Takes Effect”)

     http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/01/chess-tourists-in-russia.html

                          I Was Tortured In the Pasadena Jailhouse (Conclusion)           Oct. 18-24, 2010

                       http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2014/01/conclusion-i-was-tortured-in-pasadena.html

             

408. CM408     2010-2011 PNCC Starts Nov. 14                                           Oct. 25-31, 2010

                           (Front Page—“New Hope for Mangrove Crab Industry”)

                  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/2010-2011-pncc-starts-nov-14-tbn-oct25.html

409. CM409     All Set For 2010-2011 PNCC                                                 Nov. 01-07, 2010

                           (Front Page—“Emergency Regulations Adopted”)

     http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/all-set-for-2010-2011-palau-ncc-tbn.html

        410. CM410 - -An Innovative Idea                                                                 Nov. 08-14, 2010

                           (Front Page—“PHS under Investigation”)

      http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/05/innovative-idea-tbn-nov1-7-2010.html

411. CM411     Watch Out For Mohammad Manik Hossain                     Nov. 15-21, 2010

                           (Front Page—“World Diabetes Day Observed”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/watch-out-for-mohammad-manik.html

412. CM412     Low Turnout on Opening Day                                            Nov. 22-28, 2010

                           (Front Page—“Micro Traditional Leaders Meet”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/05/low-turnout-on-opening-day-tbn-nov22.html

413. CM413     Dennis Returns, Keyanges Begins                                      Nov. 29-Dec. 05, 2010

                           (Front Page—“Traditional Leaders Conference Concluded”)

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/dennis-returns-keyanges-begins-tbn.html

414. CM414     Tito Upset Cyril                                                                      Dec. 06-12, 2010

                           (Front Page—“PACU Board Liable For Breaches of Duties”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/03/1182-tito-upsets-cyril-tbn-nov-29-dec.html

415. CM415     In Handling White And Black Pieces                                  Dec. 13-19, 2010

                           (Front Page—“Unforgettable Night at Ngardmau Taki”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/05/in-handling-white-and-black-pieces-tbn.html

416. CM416     Jojo on a 3-0 Perfect Start                                                  Dec. 20-26, 2010

                           (Front Page—“US to Fix Compact Road Damages”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1185-jojo-on-perfect-3-0-start-tbn-dec.html

417. CM417     Tito Withdraws                                                   Dec. 27, 2010-Jan. 02, 2011

                           (Season’s Greetings from Pres. Toribiong, First Lady and Grand kids)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1187-tito-withdraws-tbn-dec-27-2010.html

418. CM418     Chess Mate Marks 8^th Year                                                   Jan. 03, 2011

                           (Front Page—“MOH Chew, Smoke Free Zone”)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/01/chessmate-marks-12th-year-with-its.html

       http://palauchess.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/chessmate-marks-8th-year.html

419. CM419     Palau Reps to Zonal Withdrew                                           Jan. 10, 2011

                           (Front Page—“No Winners in Ngatpang Election)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/05/palau-reps-to-zonal-withdrew-tbn.html

       420. CM420     Jerry Sermeno Returns; Dealt Menandro His 1st Loss   Jan. 17, 2011

                           (Front Page—“5-year-old Child Molested”)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/jerry-sermeno-returns-dealt-menandro.html

421. CM421     Angie Parrado Returns                                                         Jan. 24, 2011

                           (Front Page—“PPUC In Crisis, GM To Step Down?”)

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/angie-parrado-returns-tbn-jan-24-2011.html

422. CM422     Manik Finishes PNCC with 7-7 Slate                                  Jan. 31, 2011

                                  (Front Page—“School System Is Broken”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/manik-finishes-pncc-with-7-7-slate-tbn.html

423. CM423     Cyril, Boy Manuel, Jerry Vie For PNCC Title                      Feb. 07, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Procurement Laws Must Be Followed”)

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/cyril-boy-manuel-jerry-vie-for-pncc.html

424. CM424     Menandro ‘Boy’ Manuel is 2010-2011 PNCC Champ      Feb. 14, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Jan. 2011 Most Deadly for Palau: 22 Deaths in 1 Month”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1189-manuel-is-2010-2011-pncc-champ-tbn.html

425. CM425     Rapid Chess Tilt                                                                      Feb. 21, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Red Cross Meeting Breaks Down”)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/rapid-chess-tilt-tbn-feb-21-2011.html

426. CM426     Simul Vs. Jamie, Anyone?                                                     Feb. 28, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Despite Cuts, PICRC Fulfills Mandate”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/simul-vs-jamie-kenmure-anyone-tbn-feb.html

        427. CM427     Palau Chess Fed. 2011 Calendar of Events/Participation      March 07, 2011

                                 (Front Page—“Ngatpang Voters Petition to Recall Delegate”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/02/palau-chess-federation-2011-calendar-of.html

428. CM428     2011 Rapid Chess Tilt Fires Off At PRR                                March 14, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Palau Escapes Tsunami from Monster Quake in Japan”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1190-2011-rapid-chess-fires-off-at-prr.html

429. CM429     Tito Swept Roberto; Rudel, Eli Lead PRR Rapid Chess     March 21, 2011

                           (Front Page—“$25 Pay Hike Proposed”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/tito-swept-roberto-rudel-eli-lead-prr.html

430. CM430     Cyril Swept Tito, Manuel Swept Cyril                                 March 28, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Palau Mourns, Raises $25K For Japanese Victims”)

                http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/cyril-swept-tito-manuel-swept-cyril-tbn.html

    

        431. CM431     Top 4 in The Semi-finals                                                       April 04, 2011

                           (Front Page—“PIHOA to Address Epidemic Of NCDs”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/top-4-in-semi-finals-tbn-april-4-2011.html

         432. CM432     Chess at 2015 Pacific Games                                               April 11, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Fuel Prices Continue To Increase”)

           http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/07/chess-at-2015-pacific-games-tbn-apr-11.html

433. CM433     Possible 7 Invited Players of 3^rd PICC                                April 18, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Palau Gets $13M Allocation of Compact Fund for FY ‘11”)

          http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/12/706-possible-7-invited-players-of-3rd.html

434. CM434     Chess and Music Part 2                                                      April 25, 2011

                           (Front Page—“KSG Audits For ’06, ’07 Released”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1193-chess-and-music-part-2-tbn-april.html

435. CM435     Chess and Music Part 2 (Continuation of Last Issue)    May 02, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Senate Rejects Hutton for SP”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1194-chess-and-music-part-2-conclusion.html

436. CM436     Highlights of 2010-2011 PNCC                                          May 09, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Student Dies Of Baseball Bat Attack”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1195-highlights-of-2010-2011-pncc-tbn.html

437. CM437     2011 Nat. Chess Championship Set in Jun 26-Sep.25   May 16, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Casino Campaign Is On”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1196-2011-national-chess-championship.html

438. CM438     Rapid Chess Tilt Resumes                                                  May 23, 2011

                           (Front Page—“708 Students to Graduate”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1197-rapid-chess-tilt-resumes-tbn-may.html

439. CM439     Angie Parrado Commits To Istanbul Olympiad             May 30, 2011

                           (Front Page—“NDBP President Placed On Leave”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1198-angie-commits-to-istanbul-olympiad.html

440. CM440     Format of 2011 Palau Nat. Chess Championship          June 06, 2011

                           (Front Page—“PPUC to Cut Off Non-Paying Customers”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/02/format-of-2011-palau-national-chess.html

441. CM441     Alternative Venue of 2011 PNCC                                      June 13, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Complaint Filed To Stop Casino Referendum”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/04/1199-alternative-venue-of-2011-pncc-tbn.html

442. CM442     A Day Earlier                                                                         June 20, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Gideon Arrested for Bank Robbery, Finance Break-in”)

   http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/01/day-earlier-june-20-2011.html

443. CM443     Karen Lee to Istanbul                                                         June 27, 2011

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/08/1247-karen-lee-to-istanbul-tbn-june-27.html

444. CM444     Bernard’s in; Pax Nips Manuel And Manik                      July 04, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Teenager Arrested For Murder of Filipina DH”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/bernards-in-pax-nips-boy-manik-tbn.html

445. CM445     Baptism Of Fire for Ann Acebron and Karen Lee          July 11, 2011

                           (Front Page—“$20 COLA, $3.50 MW, $100 for Poor in 2012 Budget”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/baptism-of-fire-for-ann-acebron-and.html

446. CM446     Manuel Bounces Back, Scores 7 Straight                        July 18, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Meeting In Melekeok for School Consolidation”)

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/manuel-bounces-back-scores-7-straight.html

447. CM447     Ortiz Quits; Bong’s in; Karen & Ann Need A Draw         July 25, 2011

                           (Front Page—“Social Terrorism Drowns ER”)

         http://palauchess.blogspot.com/2015/08/ortiz-quits-bongs-in-karen-ann-need.html

448. CM448     Half Point Slips Away                                                           Aug. 01, 2011

                           (Front Page—“CTFP: Palau Welcomes Deadliest Sharks of All”)

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/half-point-slipts-away-tbn-aug-01-2011.html

449. CM449     Jojo Stuns Cyril; Tito and Jose in 2^nd Spot                        Aug. 08, 2011

                           (Front Page—“World’s Largest Shark Sanctuary Mulled”)

          http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/jojo-stuns-cyril-tito-jose-in-2nd-spot.html

450. CM450     “Dark Age” of Chess Mate                                                 Aug. 15, 2011

        http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2016/05/1219-dark-age-of-chess-mate-tbn-aug-15.html

Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
               Tia Belau Newspaper
               December 29, 2002 -- November 16, 2016

               The History of Chess in Palau
               By Roberto Hernandez
               June 09, 2002 -- November 16, 2016

(1232) HERNANDEZ-11 DAYS IN AUSTRALIA, 6 DAYS IN PHILIPPINES (TBN-June 22-28, 2009)

OPENING CEREMONY OF 2009 OCEANIA ZONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
        Mr. Gary Bekker, holding the mic, gracing the Opening Ceremony of 2009 Oceania Zonal Chess Championships on June 19, with Palau lone rep Roberto Hernandez, in blue jacket, taking photos of him. Graeme Gardiner, the event organizer and Charles Zworestine, at left, are reviewing the list of announcement.
                                                (Photo by Joselito Marcos)



   HERNANDEZ - 11 Days in Australia,
             6 DAYS IN PHILIPPINES 


ROBERTO Hernandez’ trip to Australia to participate in the 2009 Oceania Zonal Chess Championship will not be possible if not for the financial support of Oceania Zone President Mr. Gary Bekker, who sponsored the cash prizes of the inaugural 2006 Palau Invitational Chess Championship. He’s the one who invited the 2 players from New Zealand (Hilton Bennett and Paul Spiller) and a USA and Philippine Master Almario Marlon Bernardino so that Palau’s top 6 players would be able to gain international ranking.

                Mr. Bekker shouldered the airfare of Roberto from Manila to Sydney and Sydney to Gold Coast roundtrip so that for the first time, Palau will be represented in off island chess competition. Roberto boarded the Philippine Airlines on June 18 and currently playing in the 9-round Swiss system event to be followed by the Gold Coast Open in which GM Gawain Jones from England is the top seed.

                Roberto travelled with his wife Flor from Palau to Manila and she stayed with her daughter Karen and sisters Baby and Vilma, nephews, nieces and in-laws in Philippines while Roberto is competing in Australia. The round-trip ticket and paid 17 days vacation of Roberto are free as he has renewed another 2-year contract at Palau Royal Resort, where they offered this generous amenity for those who will renew for another 2 years.

                Flor got 15 days vacation with pay for working at Dragon Tei (Japanese Restaurant) where they offer 5 days vacation with pay for every year of working there. She’s been working there with Roberto since 2006 until the transfer of Roberto to PRR on June 01, 2007. But her airfare is only half of the cost.

                Roberto will be back on June 29 to Manila after his participation in the 2009 Gold Coast Open and will stay for a few days with his 92-year-old father before going back to Palau with Flor on July 04, 2009.

                When Roberto is working on his Australian visa, he made it sure that the documents are complete before sending it via DHL to Pohnpei because there is no Australian Embassy in Palau, only the office of Royal Australian Navy where Paul ‘Bear’ Kenny helped Roberto on how to proceed.

                One of the most important documents is the letter of invitation from Mr. Bekker that says:

                Dear Roberto, Thank you for your emails and interest in playing at the Oceania Zonal Chess Championships in June. I think it is fantastic that you will try to make it!

                Unfortunately, there is only one nominated Palau representative, entitled to free entry and accommodation, allowed in the Open division of the Oceania Zonal Chess Championships, and my offer of $500 travel subsidy is for that one person. I hope that Filipino Ambassador Ramoncito Marino is also able to assist as suggested. I am sorry to hear that Gene Pastrana won’t be able to make it to the tournament, but I am very glad that you will try to come in his place.

                I have attached a letter of invitation to assist with your visa application, and I look forward to seeing you at the Oceania Zonal Championships in June. I wish you the very best of success at the event.

                Warmest regards,

Gary Bekker

FIDE Oceania Zone President

Tel: (03) 8562-0092

Mob: 0418-142-258

gbekker@capitaltransport.com.au

                Another email by Mr. Bekker about the 2009 Oceania Zonal Meeting to be held on the rest day of OZCC to be attended by key persons in the development of chess in Oceania region:

               

Source: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez

             Tia Belau Newspaper

             Pages 9-10

             Issue 26

             Volume 18

             June 22-28, 2009