(348) WEEK 6 STANDINGS AND PHOTOS (2012 PNCC)

Jose Celiz, left, vs. CM Bernardo Garcia in their first game.

Bheng Codinera Mendoza (Baby Edna Mission) right, didn't find the right continuation of moves and lost instead to Bong Sibayan when she lost her queen.

Menandro Manuel, middle, is watching Garcia vs. Celiz match on Sat. Nov. 17. He is next to play
against Bernard after this game.

Menandro Manuel, right, dealt CM Bernardo Garcia his 3rd loss in the last game of Saturday, Nov. 17 at 6:00 pm

STANDINGS AFTER 6 WEEKS

Class A

1. Roberto Hernandez 7 4 0 7 pts.

2. CM Bernardo Garcia 6 3 1 6.5 pts.

3. Tito Cabunagan 5 3 0 5 pts.

4. Menandro Manuel 5 6 0 5 pts.

5. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. 4 3 0 4 pts.

6. Paquito Suringa, Jr. 4 7 0 4 pts.

7. Jose Celiz 2 2 1 2.5 pts.

8. Gonzalo Escapatoria 1 5 0 1 pt.

First game of Sunday, Nov. 18 -- Jon Manuel Reyes, left, vs. Bheng Codinera Mendoza, who is now using her real name as written in her passport -- Baby Edna Mission. She won in 14 moves of Pirc Defence. Tito Cabunagan is watching the game.

After scoring 2 wins over the Sisior sisters, Mary Frances Lopez, left, didn't score a point in her next 7 games. She's got a default win over Paz Ngiratechekii and a draw with Ferdinand Gutierrez, who left Palau for good on Nov. 20. Jose Celiz watches from the sideline.

Mary Frances Lopez, left, lost to Jeff Balbalosa, right. Mary would like to go to Guam to participate in 2013 Guam World Chess Open.

Ksau Anthony Whipps, left, vs. Nilo de Jesus 0-1

CM Bernard Garcia, left, and Roberto Hernandez both wear their 3rd uniform in the 2012 World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey courtesy of Palau Pacific Resort.

Baby Edna Mission, right, scores 2 straight after trouncing Zachary Techall Whipps in 21 moves of King's Pawn Opening. Tito Cabunagan is watching.

After beating Ksau, Nilo de Jesus, left, continues his winning streak to 6 straight. Here, he outlasted Geoff Martin in 43 moves of Bird's Opening.

Jon Manuel Reyes, left, vs. Mary Frances Lopez 1-0

Nilo de Jesus, left, against Geoff Martin 1-0

Gonzalo Escapatoria, left, lost to Tito Cabuangan after losing a piece earlier in their game.

Before the start of their first game, sporting gesture by shaking hands.

STANDINGS

Class B

1. Jeff Balbalosa 10 1 3 11.5

2. Dennis Gonzales 9 1 2 10

3. Angie Parrado 7 3 3 8.5

4. Ferdinand Gutierrez 3 6 11 8.5

5. Nilo de Jesus 8 1 0 8

6. Luciano Sibayan 6 4 1 6.5

7. Manuel Mahor, Jr. 1 1 10 6

8. Jaime dela Cruz 5 1 2 6

9. Mohammad Manik Hossain 4 3 2 5

10. Ksau Anthony Whipps 3 5 3 4.5

11. Baby Edna Mission 3 2 3 4.5

12. Zachary Techall Whipps 3 5 2 4

13. June Hilario 2 1 4 4

14. Geoff Martin 3 4 2 4

15. Dan Roldan 4 6 0 4

16. Destiny Sisior 3 5 1 3.5

17. Mary Frances Lopez 3 7 1 3.5

18. Angelil Sisior 3 8 1 3.5

19. Elpidio Manaligod 1 1 4 3

20. Paz Ngiratechekii 0 11 6 3

21. Jon Manuel Reyes 2 5 1 2.5

*Updated standings after Ferdinand Gutierrez left Palau for good. His remaining games were draws, losses to higher rated players and wins to his co-employees who refused to play with him when they've got time hoping to get the wins after he left.

*Freddie Gloria had withdrawn due to transportation problem and will be replaced by June Hilario.