Koror State Legal Counsel Craig Dittrich clustered a crucial draw with Palau's first National Master Manny Nedic in the 3rd week of the 2006 Rapid Chess tournament held on Sunday, October 15 at Jean's Boutique and Store.
He is ahead in material but as usual, in time pressure and decided to do a perpetual check on Nedic's king to force a draw by repetition of moves.
He lost in the first game of the day to Palau's top player Menandro Manuel where the position and material were equal but they were both have 5 minutes left each to finish the game.
Dittrich prefers longer time control and the first tournament next year will fit his style of play.
Flavin Andres showed big improvement and salvaged a draw with Manuel in the 3rd game of the day.
He suffered another setback from venue host Gene Pastrana, who was surprised by the vast improvment in Andres' game.
Knights and Rooks Chess Club (Palau) Chairman Roberto Hernandez will suggest to have a most improved player awarded in this tournament to inspire players like Andres to try harder and play better each time.
The prize will be not less than $25.00 defending on the amount to be collected for the cash prize of the top 4 finishers.
Edwin Eti sponsored $100.00 while Pinoy Express Remittance through its manager Manny Kimpo will donate another $100.00 from the brilliancy prize of 2006 National Chess Championship.
OTHER RESULTS OF THE 3RD WEEK ACTION:
Manuel nipped 3rd seed Cyril Montel, Jr.; Dittrich lost 3 more games, bowing to Montel, Jr. twice and once to 2nd seed Jose Omega; Montel, Jr. scored another full point by outwitting Azana.
Hernandez day off is now Monday as Teppan Dragon Japanese restaurnet will be closed every Monday till December.
Special games will be played on Monday evening at the same venue and available players are requested to come and play with Hernandez, who have played only 2 games so far, winning one against Joel Azana and losing to 80.
Chess books, magzine and other chess materials can now be borrowed from Pastrana to give players some latest games of International Masters and Grandmasters to review and saviour.
Most of the books and magazines are donations from Gary Bekker, the Oceania Zone President, who collaborated with Hernandez to have Palau's top six players gained international rankings through 2006 Palau Invitational Chess Championsip held from August 31-September 04, at Palau Royal Resort and Palasia Hotel.
Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
October 20-27, 2006.
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