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First tournament game of the newly elected President of Palau Chess Federation Eric Ksau Whipps against Bangladeshi bet Mohammad Manik Hossain. Roberto Hernandez, middle, is the tournament organizer and Chief Arbiter. Dennis Gonzales is the Deputy Arbiter. Eric lost to much-improved Manik. The Chessmaster 9000 chess software really helps.
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Newcomer Eugene Labarda missed the right continuation in his game against 3rd seed Tito Cabunagan and lost instead. Tito collects his 3rd straight win. One is over top seed Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., middle.
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Miguel Hilario, Jr., left, vs. Jeffrey Balbalosa; Tito Cabunagan, right, vs. Eugene Labarda. Both Labarda and Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. work at Palau Pacific Resort.
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Joy Flores Whipps, left, play her first tournament game in Palau against Paz Ngiratechekii, at 66 years old is the oldest Palau chess player. Joy, Ksau Anthony Whipps, 2nd from right, and Jeffrey Balbalosa participated in the Guam 2013 International Open Chess Tournament from Feb. 15-21, 2013. Joy won over Paz by time forfeit.
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Roberto Hernandez, right, won his 2nd straight against Miguel Hilario, Jr. Tito Cabunaga, Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. and Eugene Labarda resume their game.
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Miguel Hilario, Jr., left, vs. Roberto Hernandez; Tito Cabunagan vs. Eric Ksau Whipps.
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Jeff Balbalosa vs. Paquito 'Pax' Suringa, Jr. shake hands before the start of their game. The other players are busy playing PSP (Ksau) or watching TFC on TV. Free refreshements are provided by venue host Tito and Lilibeth Cabunagan.
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Solo of Eugene Labarda.
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Solo shot by Cyrelle Ann Montel, 10 years. She defeated Ksau Anthony Whipps and Angelil Sisior.
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