(1117) CHESS MATE ISSUES No. 101 -- 150 and their LINKS

                 CHESS MATE ISSUES No. 101 -- 150
                               AND THEIR LINKS

         101. CM101    Jimboy Upsets Defending Champ                                 Nov. 26-Dec. 03, 2004

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/02/jimboy-upset-defending-champ-tbn-nov-26.html

        102. CM102     White Wins ‘Em All!                                                            Dec. 03-10, 2004

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/02/white-wins-em-all-tbn-dec-03-10-2004.html

        103. CM103     Grefiel, Omega, Hernandez Share Lead                             Dec. 10-17, 2004

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/grefiel-omega-hernandez-share-lead-tbn.html

        104. CM104     De Vera Bags Junior Title                                                   Dec. 17-24, 2004

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/de-vera-bags-junior-title-tbn-dec17.html

        105. CM105     2004 Blitz Chess Fest –Grefiel, Manuel Share Title            Dec. 24-31, 2004

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/08/1048-2004-blitz-chess-fest-grefiel.html

106. CM106     We’re Now 2 Years Old                                    Dec. 31, 2004-Jan. 07, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/03/we-are-1-year-old-chessmate-by-roberto.html

        107. CM107     An Italian Chess Tale                                                         Jan. 07-14, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/italian-chess-tale-tbn-jan-7-14-2005.html

        108. CM108     2005 Chess Tilt Start Jan. 16                                            Jan. 14-21, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/2005-chess-tilt-starts-jan-16.html

       109. CM109     First Round Surprises                                                         Jan. 21-28, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/08/91051-first-round-surprises-tbn-jan-21.html

       110. CM110     Change of Venue                                                        Jan. 28-Feb. 04, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/06/1014-c-h-n-g-e-o-f-v-e-n-u-e-tbn-jan-28.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

        111. CM111     Omega Seizes Lead; Grefiel Skips Tilt                               Feb. 04-11, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/omega-seizes-lead-grefiel-skips-tilt.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

        112. CM112     Ivan II-Chess Computer That Talks to You                       Feb. 11-18, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/ivan-ii-conqueror-chess-computer-that.html

        113. CM113     Alipoon Wins 2 Games, Sitting! (Original Draft)               Feb. 18-25, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/alipoon-wins-2-games-sitting-tbn-feb18.html

        114. CM114     Momentum Win – Round 6 (Original Draft)           Feb. 25-March 04, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2014/09/momentum-win-tbn-feb-25-march-04-2005.html

        115. CM115     Third Adjourned Game (Original Draft)                         March 04-11, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/third-adjourned-game-tbn-mar4-112005.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

        116. CM116     2005 Regular Chess Tilt Rd. 8– Only 4 games played    March 11-18, 2005

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/09/1061-2005-regular-chess-tilt-round-8.html

117. CM117     Split Second Win! (Round 9)                                          March 18-25, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/split-second-win-tbn-march-18-25-2005.html

        118. CM118  2005 Regular Chess Tilt, Rd. 10-Cyril, Boy Win       Mar. 25-ApR. 01, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1068-2005-regular-chess-tilt-rd-10.html

119. CM119     Almost There!               (Original Draft)                           April 01-08, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/almost-there-tbn-april-08-14-2005.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

        120. CM120    Another New Venue (Original Draft)                              April 08-15, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/01/another-new-venue-tbn-april-01-07-2005.html

        121. CM121     De Guzman Regains 3^rd Spot                                        April 15-22, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/de-guzman-regains-3rd-spot-kasparov.html

        122. CM122    Manuel Bags 2^nd Title                                                    April 22-29, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/manuel-bags-2nd-title-tbn-april-22-29.html

        123. CM123     Hernandez Wins Blitz Title, Brilliancy Prize             April 29-May 06, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2014/09/hernandez-wins-blitz-title-brilliancy.html

        124. CM124     Regular Chess Tilt Concludes                                         May 06-13, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/regular-chess-tilt-concludes-tbn-may-6.html

        125. CM125    Lakobong, Lacambra, Macapagal Sponsor ‘05 Open    May 13-20, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/10/1091-lakobong-lacambra-jr-macapagal.html

126. CM126     Open Chess Tilt to Start May 22                                    May 20-27, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1057-open-chess-tilt-to-start-may-22.html

        127. CM127     Morton Stuns Chilton in 25                                   May 27-June 03, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1058-morton-stuns-chilton-in-25-tbn-may.html

        128. CM128     Modern Defence Prevail In 2 Games                            June 03-10, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/modern-defence-prevails-in-2-games-tbn.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

        129. CM129     Round 3 Results—2005 Open Chess Tourney              June 10-17, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/10/1097-round-3-results-2005-open-chess.html

130. CM130     Ngechesar Boys Defeated                                              June 17-24, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/02/ngechesar-boys-defeated-tbn-july-17-24.html

        131. CM131     Azana Seizes Lead                                                 June 24-July 01, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2013/02/azana-seizes-lead-tbn-june-24-july-01.html

        132. CM132     Omega, Azana Share Lead                                             July 01-08, 2005

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/09/1064-omega-azana-share-lead-tbn-july-01.html

        133. CM133     Nedic Upsets Top Seed Hernandez in Round 7               July 08-15, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/10/1104-nedic-upsets-top-seed-hernandez-in.html

        134. CM134     Hernandez Tops 2005 Mid-Year Blitz Chess Fest             July 15-22, 2005

                 http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/10/1089-hernandez-tops-2005-mid-year-blitz.html

135. CM135     Houdini Win By Montel, Jr.                                                July 22-29, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/houdini-win-by-montel-jr-tbn-july-22-29.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

136. CM136     Espartero Wins 3 Straight                                           July 29-Aug. 05, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/espartero-wins-3-straight-tbn-jul7-29.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

137. CM137     Omega Loses, Keeps Lead                                              Aug. 05-12, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/omega-loses-keeps-lead-tbn-aug-5-12-2005.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

138. CM138     Valenzuela’s Lucky Day                                                    Aug. 12-19, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/09/1063-valenzuelas-lucky-day-tbn-april-12.html

139. CM139     3-Way Tie for Lead                                                           Aug. 19-26, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1071-3-way-tie-for-lead-tbn-aug-19-26.html

        140. CM140     Ramos, the “Knight” Of Palau Chess                       Aug. 26-Sept. 02, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/06/ramos-knight-of-palau-chess-tbn-aug26.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

141. CM141     Palau Joins FIDE                                                              Sept. 02-09, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/12/palau-joins-fide-tbn-sept-02-09-2005.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

142. CM142     Morton’s Revenge, Montel, Jr.-Blitz Co-Champion          Sept. 09-16, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/mortons-revenge-tbn-sept-9-16-2005.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

143. CM143     Who Wants To Go To Italy?                                            Sept. 16-23, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/who-wants-to-go-to-italy-tbn-sept-16-23.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

144. CM144      Will It Be Alipoon, Omega or Montel, Jr.?                       Sept. 23-30, 2005

         http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1081-will-it-be-alipoon-omega-or-montel.html

        145. CM145     Omega, 7^th Chess Champion                                 Sept. 30-Oct. 07, 2005

                  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/1069-omega-7th-chess-champion-tbn-sept.html

        146. CM146      PASTRANA – NEW VENUE HOST                           Oct. 07-14, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/10/1103-pastrana-new-venue-host-tbn-oct-14.html

        147. CM147     Palau’s Most Hectic Rapid Chess Tilt Ever                      Oct. 14-21, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2015/10/1092-palaus-most-hectic-rapid-chess.html

148. CM148     THE RETURN of the “Comebacks”                                 Oct. 21-28, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/04/return-of-comebacks-tbn-oct21-282005.html

        149. CM149     Rapid Chess Tilt Starts With A Bang!                      Oct. 28-Nov. 04, 2005

http://palau-chess.blogspot.com/2012/08/rapid-chess-tilt-starts-w-bang.html?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=50

150. CM150     Manuel, Azana, Lapitan Lead Rapid Chess                       Nov. 04-11, 2005

  http://palau-chess.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/manuel-azana-lapitan-lead-rapid-chess.html

Source: The History of Chess in Palau

             By Roberto Hernandez

             June 09, 2002 -- November 09, 2015 

(1113) 2005-2006 RAPID CHESS HECTIC 19th & 20th Round -- 175 Games! (TBN-Jan. 13-20, 2006)

FIRST TOURNAMENT FOR NEWCOMERS FELIX LAPITAN & JESS GOMEZ
     Felix Lapitan, left, used to watch Knights and Rooks Chess Club tournaments, in Malakal. Now he's a participant in the ongoing 2005-2006 Palau Rapid Chess Tournament where he leads in the early round. Here, he is playing another newcomer Jess Gomez using a mechanical clock and wooden tournament size chess board bought in Philippines.
                                             (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)


2005-2006 RAPID CHESS' HECTIC
   19TH AND 20TH ROUND --
            175 GAMES!



1. Manny Nedic lost to newcomer Edwin Eti 2. Jose Misael de Jesus upended Joeven delos Santos in their 1^st game but 3. Joeven delos Santos avenged his loss to Jose Misael de Jesus.
 Later, 4. Felix Lapitan and Jose Misael de Jesus drew their match while 5. Edwin Eti swept Manny Nedic 6. Joeven delos Santos suffered another loss to Gene Pastrana 7. Flavin Andres vs. Edwin Eti (0-1) 8. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. Felix Lapitan (1-0) 9. Gene Pastrana vs. Joeven delos Santos (1-0) 10. Joeven delos Santos vs. Manny Nedic (0-1)

11. Gene Pastrana vs. Ernie Mijares (Draw) 12. Ivan II vs. Edwin Eti (1-0) 13. Roberto Hernandez vs Flavin Andres (1-0) THE MOVES:

Hernandez, Roberto (2095) - Andres, Flavin (1500) [A40]

2005 Rapid Chess (20), 08.01.2006

         1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 e5 3.d5 Nce7 4.c4 d6 5.Nc3 Bd7 6.Nf3 h6 7.Bd3 g5 8.0–0 a6 9.h3 Ng6 10.Nh2 h5 11.Ne2 h4 12.Nf3 f6 13.b3 Qe7 14.Bb2 g4 15.hxg4 Bxg4 16.Nh2 Bh5 17.g4 hxg3 18.fxg3 Bxe2 19.Qxe2 Qh7 20.Rf2 Rd8 21.Qg4 Be7 22.Raf1 Qh6 23.Bc1 Qh3 24.Qxg6+ Kf8 25.Bg5 Qxg3+ 26.Rg2 Qxd3 27.Bxf6 Qd4+ 28.Kh1 Rxh2+ 29.Kxh2 Bxf6 30.Qxg8+ Ke7 31.Qe6+ Kf8 32.Rg8#      1–0

 14. Felix Lapitan vs. Edwin Eti (1-0) 15. Manny Nedic vs. Joeven delos Santos (0-1) 16. Flavin Andres vs. Jose Misael de Jesus (0-1) 17. Ernie Mijares vs. Gene Pastrana (1-0) 18. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. Flavin Andres (1-0) 19. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. Ernie Mijares (0-1) 20. Manny Nedic vs. Flavin Andres (1-0) 21.

 Roberto Hernandez vs. Ivan II (1-0) THE MOVES:

Hernandez, Roberto (2095) - Ivan II, Chess Computer (2000) [B17]

2005 Rapid Chess (18), 08.01.2006

1. e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nd7 5.Nf3 Ngf6 6.Ng3 e6 7.Bg5 Bb4+ 8.c3 Be7 9.h4 0–0 10.Bd3 Qb6 11.Qc2 Bd6 12.Ne4 Nxe4 13.Bxe4 h6 14.0–0–0 hxg5 15.Bh7+ Kh8 16.hxg5 Re8 17.Qe4 Qa5 18.Qh4 Bf4+ 19.Qxf4 Re7 20.Qh4 Qxg5+ 21.Qxg5 Nf6 22.Ne5 Rc7 23.Qh4 g5 24.Qh6 Ng8 25.Qf8 f6 26.Nf7+ 1–0

 22. Edwin Eti v Felix Lapitan (1-0) 23. Flavin Andres vs. Manny Nedic (0-1) 24. Ernie Mijares vs. Jose Misael de Jesus (0-1) 25. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. Jimmy Valenzuela (0-1) 26. Gene Pastrana vs. Edwin Eti (Draw) 27. Menandro Manuel vs. Joeven delos Santos (1-0) 28. Joeven delos Santos vs. Roberto Hernandez (0-1) THE MOVES:

Delos Santos, Joeven (1500) - Hernandez, Roberto (2095) [A80]

2005 Rapid Chess (19), 08.01.2006

          1. d4 f5 2.e3 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Nf3 Bd6 5.Nc3 0–0 6.Bg2 Nc6 7.a3 b6 8.Qe2 Bb7 9.Bd2 Qe7 10.0–0 Na5 11.b4 Nc6 12.Qc4 a5 13.Nh4 Ng4 14.d5 Nce5 15.Qb3 axb4 16.axb4 Rxa1 17.Rxa1 Bxb4 18.dxe6 Bxg2 19.exd7+ Kh8 20.d8Q Rxd8 21.Nxf5 Qd7 22.Qxb4 Qxf5 23.Qf4 Qxf4 24.exf4 Nf3+ 25.Kxg2 Nxd2 26.Rd1 Nf6 27.f3 Rd6 28.Nb1 Nxb1 29.Rxb1 Rd2+ 30.Kh3 Rxc2 31.Ra1 h6 32.Ra7 b5 33.Rb7 Rc5 34.Kh4 Rh5#        0–1

29. Francis Temaungil vs. Bong Alipoon (0-1) 30. Jimmy Valenzuela vs. Jose Misael de Jesus (1-0) 31. Flavin Andres vs. Bong Alipoon (0-1) 32. Edwin Eti vs. Gene Pastrana (1-0) 33. Rodiante Balagso vs. Ivan II (0-1) 34. Edwin Eti vs. Menandro Manuel (1-0) 35. Joeven delos Santos vs. Felix Lapitan (0-1) 36. Bong Alipoon vs. Flavin Andres (1-0) 37. Ivan II vs. Rodiante Balagso (1-0) 38. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. Manny Nedic (1-0) 39. Manny Nedic vs. Jose Misael de Jesus (1-0) 40. Roberto Hernandez vs. Jimmy Valenzuela (1-0) THE MOVES: Hernandez, Roberto (2095) - Valenzuela, Jimmy (2019) [C21]

2005 Rapid Chess (20), 08.01.2006

          1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Bc4 h6 5.Nf3 d6 6.0–0 Nf6 7.Nxc3 Be6 8.Bxe6 fxe6 9.Qb3 b6 10.Qxe6+ Qe7 11.Qc8+ Qd8 12.Qb7 Nbd7 13.Nb5 Rc8 14.Nxa7 Ra8 15.Nc6 Qc8 16.Qxc8+ Rxc8 17.Nfd4 Kf7 18.f3 Ne5 19.Bf4 Nxc6 20.Nxc6 g5 21.Be3 Bg7 22.e5 Nd5 23.Bd4 Nf4 24.Rfe1 Rhe8 25.Rad1 Ne6 26.exd6 cxd6 27.Bxg7 Rxc6 28.Bxh6 Rd8 29.Rd5 Rg8 30.Rf5+ Kg6 31.g4 d5 32.Rxe6+ Rxe6 33.Rxg5+ Kh7 34.Rxg8 Kxg8 35.g5 Re2 36.f4 Rxb2 37.f5 d4 38.g6 Rxa2 39.f6 Ra7 40.f7+ Rxf7 41.gxf7+ Kxf7 42.Kf2 Ke6 43.Ke2          1–0

41. Jimmy Valenzuela v Roberto Hernandez (1-0) THE MOVES: Valenzuela, Jimmy (2019) - Hernandez, Roberto (2095) [B07]

2005 Rapid Chess (21), 08.01.2006

         1. e4 g6 2.f4 d6 3.d4 Bg7 4.Nf3 Nf6 5.Bd3 0–0 6.0–0 Nc6 7.a3 Bg4 8.c3 e5 9.fxe5 dxe5 10.d5 Ne7 11.h3 Bxf3 12.Qxf3 c6 13.c4 cxd5 14.cxd5 Rc8 15.Bg5 Qb6+ 16.Qf2 Qb3 17.Bxf6 Qxd3 18.Bxe7 Rc2 19.Qf3 Qd4+ 20.Kh2 Qxb2 21.Bxf8 Rxg2+ 22.Qxg2 Qxa1 23.Bxg7 Kxg7 24.Qf2 f5 25.exf5 e4 26.f6+ Kf7 27.Qf4 Qb2+ 28.Rf2 Qb6 29.Rc2 g5 30.Qc7+ Kxf6 31.Qxb6+ axb6 32.Nd2 Ke5 33.d6 Kxd6 34.Nxe4+ Ke5 35.Nxg5        1–0

42. Menandro Manuel vs. Rodiante Balagso (0-1) 43. Edwin Eti vs. Bong Alipoon (1-0) 44. Bong Alipoon vs. Edwin Eti (Draw) 45. Manny Nedic vs. Bong Alipoon (1-0) 46. Rodiante Balagso vs. Menandro Manuel (0-1) 47. Jimmy Valenzuela vs. Felix Lapitan (0-1) 48. Rodiante Balagso vs. Gene Pastrana (1-0) 49. Rodiante Balagso vs. Bong Alipoon (1-0) 50. Bong Alipoon vs. Rodiante Balagso (0-1)

                                       THE FOLLOWING 123 GAMES ARE ALL DEFAULTS

 51. Lito Salas vs. Jose Omega (0-1)* 52. Jose Omega vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 53. Bong Alipoon vs. Lito Salas     (1-0)* 54. Lito Salas vs. Bong Alipoon (0-1)* 55. Cyril Montel, Jr. vs. Lito Salas (1-0) 56. Lito Salas vs. Cyril Montel, Jr. (0-1)* 57. Roberto Hernandez vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 58. Lito Salas vs. Roberto Hernandez (0-1)* 59. Jimmy Valenzuela vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 60. Lito Salas vs. Jimmy Valenzuela (0-1)* 61. Manny Nedic vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 62. Lito Salas vs. Manny Nedic (0-1) 63. Ivan II vs. Lito Salas (Draw)* 64. Lito Salas vs. Ivan II (Draw)* 65. Joel Azana vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 66. Gene Pastrana vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 67. Lito Salas vs. Gene Pastrana (0-1)* 68. Morton Sawaichi vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 69. Lito Salas vs. Morton Sawaichi (0-1)* 70. Dennis Gonzales vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 71. Lito Salas vs. Dennis Gonzales (0-1)* 72. Lito Salas vs. Tutii Joe Chilton (0-1) 73. James dela Cruz vs. Lito Salas (Draw)* 74. Lito Salas vs. James dela Cruz (Draw)* 75. Gerry Sermeno vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 76. Lito Salas vs. Gerry Sermeno (0-1)* 77. Flavin Andres vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 78. Lito Salas vs. Flavin Andres (0-1)* 79. John Pastrana vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 80. Lito Salas vs. John Pastrana (0-1)* 81. Rogelio Menor v Lito Salas (1-0) 82. Lito Salas vs. Rogelio Menor (0-1)* 83. Jess Gomez vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 84. Lito Salas vs. Jess Gomez (0-1)* 85. William Blasquino vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 86. Lito Salas vs. William Blasquino (0-1)* 87. Em-R de Vera vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 88. Lito Salas vs. Em-R de Vera (0-1)* 89. Edwin Eti vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 90. Lito Salas vs. Edwin Eti    (0-1)* 91. Joeven delos Santos vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 92. Lito Salas vs. Joeven delos Santos (0-1)* 93. Rodiante Balagso vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 94. Lito Salas vs. Rodiante Balagso (0-1)* 95. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. Lito Salas (1-0)* 96. Lito Salas vs. Jose Misael de Jesus (0-1)* 97. Ernie Mijares vs. Lito Salas (1-0) 98. Lito Salas vs. Ernie Mijares (0-1)* 99. Jose Omega vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 100. John Pastrana vs. Jose Omega (0-1)* 101. Bong Alipoon vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 102. John Pastrana vs. Bong Alipoon (0-1)* 103. Cyril Montel, Jr. vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 104. John Pastrana vs. Cyril Montel, Jr. (0-1)* 105. John Pastrana vs. Roberto Hernandez (0-1)* 106. Jimmy Valenzuela vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 107. John Pastrana vs. Jimmy Valenzuela (0-1)* 108. Manny Nedic vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 109. John Pastrana vs. Manny Nedic (0-1)* 110. Ivan II vs. John Pastrana (Draw)* 111. John Pastrana vs. Ivan II (Draw)* 112. Joel Azana vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 113. John Pastrana vs. Joel Azana (0-1)* 114. Morton Sawaichi vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 115. John Pastrana vs. Morton Sawaichi (0-1)* 116. Dennis Gonzales vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 117. John Pastrana vs. Dennis Gonzales (0-1)* 118. Tutii Joe Chilton vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 119. John Pastrana vs. Tutii Joe Chilton (0-1)* 120. Gerry Sermeno vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 121. John Pastrana vs. Gerry Sermeno (0-1)* 122. Felix Lapitan vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 123. John Pastrana vs. Felix Lapitan (0-1)* 124. Rogelio Menor vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 125. John Pastrana vs. Rogelio Menor (0-1)* 126. Jess Gomez vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 127. John Pastrana vs. Jess Gomez (0-1)* 128. William Blasquino vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 129. John Pastrana vs. William Blasquino (0-1)* 130. Rodiante Balagso vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 131. James dela Cruz vs. Rodiante Balagso (0-1)* 132. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 133. James dela Cruz vs. Jose Misael de Jesus (0-1)* 134. Ernie Mijares vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 135. James dela Cruz vs. Ernie Mijares (0-1)* 136. Em-R de Vera vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 137. John Pastrana vs. Em-R de Vera (0-1)* 138. Edwin Eti vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 139. John Pastrana vs. Edwin Eti (0-1)* 140. Joeven delos Santos vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 141. John Pastrana vs. Joeven delos Santos (0-1)* 142. Rodiante Balagso vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 143. John Pastrana vs. Rodiante Balagso (0-1)* 144. Jose Misael de Jesus vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 145. John Pastrana vs. Jose Misael de Jesus (0-1)* 146. Ernie Mijares vs. John Pastrana (1-0)* 147. John Pastrana vs. Ernie Mijares (0-1)* 148. Jose Omega vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 149. James dela Cruz vs. Jose Omega (0-1)* 150. Bong Alipoon vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 151. James dela Cruz vs. Bong Alipoon (0-1)* 152. Roberto Hernandez vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 153. James dela Cruz vs. Roberto Hernandez (0-1)* 154. Jimmy Valenzuela vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 155. James dela Cruz vs. Jimmy Valenzuela (0-1)* 156. Ivan II vs James dela Cruz (Draw) 157. James vs. Ivan II (Draw) 158. Joel Azana vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 159. James dela Cruz vs. Joel Azana (0-1)* 160. Morton Sawaichi vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 161. James dela Cruz vs. Morton Sawaichi (0-1)* 162. Tutii Joe Chilton vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 163. James dela Cruz vs. Tutii Joe Chilton (0-1)* 164. Jess Gomez vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 165. James dela Cruz vs. Jess Gomez (0-1)* 166. William Blasquino vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 167. James dela Cruz vs. William Blasquino (0-1)* 168. Em-R de Vera vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 169. James dela Cruz vs. Em-R de Vera (0-1)* 170. Edwin Eti vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 171. James dela Cruz vs. Edwin Eti (0-1)* 172. Joeven delos Santos vs. James dela Cruz (1-0)* 173. James dela Cruz vs. Joeven delos Santos (0-1)*

12 YEARS AND UNDER CATEGORY

January 08, 2006

1. Arnel Vingcoy vs. Jielton Cabierte (Draw) 2. Geaury Ken Pastrana vs. Ivan II (0-1)


Source: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
             Tia Belau Newspaper
             Pages 9-10
             Volume 15
             January 13-20, 2006 

(660) PHOTOS (2006 Ambassador Marino Rapid Chess Tournament)

From left to right, Felix Lapitan of Palau Royal Resort vs. Manny Nedic; Dennis Gonzales, Jose Omega vs. Craig Dittrich in his first ever tournament in Palau.                      (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Val Vidar, left, vs. Francis 'Sno' Temaungil, the former President of Palau Chess Federation (2005-2012).
                                                         (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Cyril Montel, Jr., left, ponders his next move against Koror State Legal Counsel Craig Dittrich, who prefers longer time control.                                                               (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

UNRATED DIVISION CLASHES.  Val Vidar vs. Nazarion Rodriguez, Jr., reporter of Palau Horizon and Vincent Vergara vs. former junior champ Jayrome Soriano. Vergara's son is watching the games with Gene Pastrana, middle. All the games but one were played at Philippine Embassy office.
                                                 (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

 Vincent Vergara vs. Jayrome Soriano. They're fighting it out for the title and 1st runner-up plum. Vergara prevails and pocketed $75.00 and a glass trophy courtesy of Manny Kimpo of Pinoy Express. Jayrome settled for $50.00
                                                    (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Manny Nedic, left, vs. Joel Azana; Women's division participants Minda Roa, 2nd from left, is up against Juvy Bulan while eventual champion Ma. Florida Hernandez, middle is watching.

Joel Azana, right, against Cyril Montel, Jr.; Francis 'Sno' Temaungil, left, vs. Val Vidar.
                                       (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Koror State Legal Counsel Craig Dittrich in deep thought against an undetermined opponent. He's got his baptism of fire in this tournament. He did better in the succeeding events.
                                                  (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

 Pinoy Express Remittance Manager Manny Kimp and his son JB against Francis 'Sno' Temaungil. TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE!                            (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

 Joel Azana, left, is up against Palauan bet Morton Sawaichi, who is using his cellphone while playing an official game. Only in Palau that it is allowed. The 3 women contestants are posing at the start of the game between Ma. Florida Hernandez and Minda Roa while Juvy Bulan looks on.
                                                             (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

The only game that was not played at Philippine Embassy office is the Craig Dittrich, left, vs. Gene Pastrana game that was played at Jean's Boutique and Store.
                                                (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Val Vidar of Palau Pacific Resort, left, clashes with Palau Horizon reporter Nazario Rodriguez, Jr. in the unrated division of the inaugural Ambassador Marino Rapid Chess tournament held at Philippine Embassy office.                                    (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Joel Azana is talking to Manny Nedic while practicing with woman player Minda Roa. Ma. Florida Hernandez subdued Juvy Bulan in their own playoff for the title/trophy and $75.00 cash prize.
                                                          (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

2003 Junior Champion Jayrome Soriano, left, drubbed Francis 'Sno' Temaungil in this 2nd week action.                                                                     (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)



                    AWARDING CEREMONY 

THE AWARDEES: left to right - Cyril Montel, Jr. (3rd, rated division); Jose Omega - Co-champion (rated); Val Vidar (3rd unrated division); Roberto Hernandez (Co-champion - rated); Francis 'Sno' Temaungil (6th-unrated); Ambassador Ramoncito Marino; Manny Kimpo (4th-unrated); his son JB; Consul Tony Y. Reyes. Sitting (l-r)  -- Jayrome Soriano (2nd-unrated); Geaury Ken Pastrana (Champion -Juniors); Juvy Bulan (1st runner-up -women).
    The mother of Ken (Aurora) didn't do a good job shooting this photo. MORE FEET THAN HEADS!
                                                  (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Junior Division Champ Geaury Ken Pastrana receiving his $75.00 cash prize from Ambassador Ramoncito Marino, who sponsored a total of $1,000.00 for the event under his name.
                                                         (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Manny Kimpo, 2nd from left, finished tied for 3rd place with Val Vidar so they split the $25.00 cash prize.
                                                    (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

 Val Vidar receiving his $12.50 cash prize (tied with Manny Kimpo) from Ambassador Marino.

Jayrome Soriano receiving his $50.00 cash prize.

Unrated division champ Vincent Vergara getting his $75.00 cash prize from the number one supporter of chess in Palau --Ambassador Ramoncito Marino.                       (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Jess Toldoya, 2nd from left, splits the $25.00 cash prize with Gene Pastrana for finishing tied at 5th place.                                                                 (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)



 
Roberto Hernandez, left, and Jose Omega finished tied at 1st place with identical 9-1 win-loss slate. They split the $300.00 cash prize (1st-$200.00, 2nd-$100.00) and played one rapid chess playoff for the trophy. And the winner is............

JOSE OMEGA RECEIVING THE BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED GLASS TROPHY DONATED BY MANNY KIMPO OF PINOY EXPRESS REMITTANCE.
                                             (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Women's division champ Flor Hernandez is working during the awarding ceremony. Her trophy was given to her at Dragon Tei Japanese Restaurant and have this picture taken with the members of Knights And Rooks Chess Club poster as background.                                    (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Source: History of Chess In Palau;
             Chess And Music (Perfect Combination)
             The Beginning of Chess In Palau
             By Roberto Hernandez
             December 2013
             To be published as a book in the future
  

(492) WATCH OUT FOR PAUL GARCIA (TBN-June 15-21, 2007)

HE'S NOT yet a competitive type of chess player but Paul Garcia, an employee at Palau Royal Resort, got all the resources he needs to be a future chess master in Palau.

He is now undergoing intensive training by Palau's 4th ranked Roberto Hernandez, who moved in the PRR Dormitory 1 last Thursday, June 07 as he is now working there as musician.

They share a room with 2 other co-workers who are not interested in chess as Paul is.

He's got chess books, clocks, by the book openings and personal teaching from Hernandez.

Garcia don't intend to participate in any tournament yet this year and will try his mettle next year against Palau's top players.

By then, he's assuming that he will get all the knowledge that he needs to fare well enough.

There are some other good chess players at PRR. One of them is Felix Lapitan, who is not working there anymore.

Lapitan showed his great potential in the 2005 Rapid Chess tournament held at Jean's Boutique and Store where he is running 3rd most of the times but settled for outside the top 10 finishers because he lost by default to many of his remaining games due to schedule conflict.

Sooner or later, Palau Royal Resort might have a chess team that can participate if a first team championship will be held in Palau.

At present, the format is not advisable as most players are working full time shifts that organizers are doing the most flexible schedule in the world to accomodate all players.

Last year, the first Palau Invitational Chess Championship (PICC) was held from August 31-September 04 and the top 6 players of Palau were able to finish the round-robin format.

Some games were played late in the night.

With the 2nd PICC to be held also on the Labor Day weekend this year, scheduling will be as flexible as it was.

It will now be known as the Ambassador Marino Cup after the generous Philippine Ambassador pledged $1,000.00 as prize pot for the event and an additional 2 round trip tickets (Palau-Manila-Palau) as extra prize.

Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Page 13
Volume 17
June 15-21, 2007