Menandro 'Boy' Manuel, left, receives one of his numerous trophies from TFCP Vice President Sergio Alemania, right, for winning the 2003 Open where he participated for the first time and champion right away. Roberto Hernandez, middle, is next to him in terms of championships, trophies and cash prizes. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
BOY MANUEL, BORIS DIEZ --
Champions of Ambassador Marino Cup Chess Tilt
THE INTENSE battle of minds finally ended on Friday night, September 21, 2007 at Jean's Boutique and Store in the final round of 2nd Palau Invitational Chess Championship, now known as the Ambassador Marino Cup.
With 8 players still in contention for the top 3 slots in the penultimate and final round, the tougher players prevailed with Palau's top player Menandro 'Boy' Manuel and 18-year old Boris Michael Diez emerged winners with identical 6-1-2 win-loss-draw slate.
Antonio Aladino 'Allan' Diez, the father of Boris, also emerged in a tie with Palau's first National Master Manny Nedic with 5-3-1 card.
Using the Sonnenborn Berger system of tiebreak, Boris actually edged Manuel by a whole point but the first order of tiebreak, the direct encounter or win over the other was also a draw so they decided to split the 1st and 2nd prize pot of $250.00 and $150.00 respectively.
The elder Diez and Nedic did the same and split the $100.00 3rd place pot.
The awarding of cash prizes was held at the Philippine Embassy on Saturday at 10:00 am with Ambassador Ramoncito Marino personally gave away the prizes to the winners.
A short meeting ensued after the awarding with the generous Ambassador pledging again the cash prizes for the next Ambassador Marino Cup even if he will be assigned to other place.
The Palau Chess Federation 2008 Schedule of Events was also presented to him by its Secretary/Treasurer Roberto Hernandez to show to potential sponsors so that chess tournaments next year will have sponsors all year round.
The 2008 World Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany was also discussed with the possibility of sending at least 4 players if Continetal Airlines can sponsor the airfares.
After the meeting, the father and son from Davao, Philippines proceed to the airport for their departure at 1:00 pm.
While waiting for boarding time, they played blitz chess in Alii Restaurant with Boris winning all his games over Manuel and Hernandez, Allan over Jess Toldoya and Gene Pastrana drew with Hernandez.
FINAL STANDINGS OF PLAYERS and their win-loss-draw record:
1. Boris Michael Diez (6-1-2) 2. Menandro Manuel (6-1-2) 3. Antonio Aladino Diez (5-3-1) 4. Manny Nedic (5-3-1) 5. Antonio Villa (4-3-2) 6. Jose Omega (3-4-2) 7. Roberto Hernandez (3-5-1) 8. Gene Pastrana (0-3-6) 9. Craig Dittrich (1-5-3) 10. Cyril Montel, Jr. (1-6-2)
During his game with Montel, Jr., the author of this column Roberto Hernandez lost his wallet containing his work permit, driver's licence, Palau Royal Resort I. D., Bank of Hawaii ATM Card, SS cards, Surangel's card, Palau Publi Library card, FIDE card and some photos from '60's, '80's and '90's. He is giving the $151.00 cash in the wallet as reward to the finder. He badly needs the others, no questions ask.
Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper Page 17 September 28 - October 04, 2007
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