Paz Ngiratechekii, left, played her first game of the 2013 Palau Rapid Chess Tournament against Baby Edna Mission held on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Tito Cabunagan's residence. Paz is interested to participate in the Oceania Zonal Chess Championship in Fiji in May 2013.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Lilibeth Cabunagan, wife of Tito, joined the other 5 women chess players in the 2013 Rapid Chess tourney to be held at their residence from Feb. 24-April 21. She lost against Baby Edna Mission. There might be 2 husband and wife members of Palau Chess Team to Tromso, Norway --Menandro Manuel and his wife Elizabeth, who took part in 2012 World Chess Olympiad in Istanbul and Tito and Elizabeth. IT'S ALL IN THE FAMILY!
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Eugene Labarda, left, of Palau Pacific Resort, played his first serious chess tournament game against Bangladeshi bet Mohammad Manik Hossain. Being a non-member, he paid $10.00 membership fee and $10.00 registration fee. George Anzawa, middle, will pay only $5.00 as junior participants will only pay half. Glen Navarosa, 3rd from right, paid only $10.00 because he's been a member since June 09, 2002. Others in the photo, standing from left, Jeff Balbalosa, Miguel Hilario, Jr., Cyril Montel, Jr. and Tito Cabunagan -venue host.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Comebacking player Glen Navarosa vs. 2nd timer Miguel Hilario, Jr. in their first round action.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Palau's no. 1 Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. vs. Palau's no. 4 Tito Cabunagan. Cyril blundered away his queen and lost with Tito's remaining time still intact with 22 minutes left. Two minutes were added because of 10 seconds increment. George Anzawa had a field day with photo sessions as no other junior players arrived.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Remrel Dizon, left, another newcomer who paid $20.00, missed the capture of unprotected rook of Mohammad Manik Hossain, right, in their endgame encounter. George saw the blunder and a roar from the crowd and the players ensued when Remrel missed it. Manik collected his 2nd straight victory but lost his 3rd game to Tito Cabunagan.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Jose Celiz, left, and 2012 PNCC Class B champion Dennis Gonzales, didn't meet in the 2012 PNCC. In the first round of both player, Dennis prevailed after the exchanges of queens and Jose couldn't prevent the promotion of the a pawn. George is still waiting for a junior opponent.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Roberto Hernandez, left, and Glen Navarosa played their 3rd game in 11 years! Their last game was in September 2002. Glen's been inactive since then and being rusty, he lost easily to Roberto likewise in their previous 2 games 11 years ago.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Last 2 games of the first round of 2013 Rapid Chess tourney are being played before Roberto Hernandez, middle, left the tournament site for choir practice at Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch (Palau Locale).
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., right, prevailed over Jose Celiz while Tito subdued Manik.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
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