He slowly recovered and despite his material disadvantage, his accurate play gained him momentum to score his first win in a regular time control that fits his style of play.
He defeated newcomer Emmie Buyacao in 37 moves of a Queen's Pawn Game when Buyacao's time expired.
Earlier in the afternoon, Dittrich lost to 4th seed Roberto Hernandez in 20 moves of Dutch Defence.
Hernandez won the exchange on the 9th move ( a rook and a pawn for a bishop).
He trapped another piece on the 16th move and Dittrich resign 4 moves later.
He almost did the same thing to Buyacao after losing his queen. Realizing that Buyacao is not a strong player, he resumed to play with fighting spirit and gained confidence with a victory in a match delayed for a few minutes by rain.
Third seed Cyril Montel, Jr. and Palau's first National Master Manny Nedic drew their game in 32 moves of Center Counter with an innovation from Montel, Jr. in the 5th move that prevented Nedic to castle.
But in the end, with bishop of opposite color, a draw was imminent.
And in the last game of the day, Joel Azana took the early lead with a masterful handling of black pieces to beat venue host Gene Pastrana in 44 moves of Irregular Opening.
A 4-player blitz chess tourney was held after the regular games and blitz expert Tony Villa scored a perfect 6/6 over Pastrana, Montel, Jr. and Hernandez.
Palau's top player NM Menandro Manuel is taking a break from competitive chess and is now concentrating in tennis.
Number 2 Jose Omega has not confirmed to participate in the ongoing chess tourney. The long time control is in conflict with his schedule.
Source:
Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Page 11
Volume 17
February 09-15, 2007
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