(498) PHOTOS (Week 4- 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship)

Being inactive for 4 years, Gene Pastrana, left, lost 9 games and won only once in 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship. He as swept here by Dennis Gonzales. Tito Cabunagan watches from the sideline. He swept Gene also. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Roberto Hernandez, left, vs. Remrel Dizon 2-0. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Herbert Galiza, right, lost all of his first10 games. This time to Palau's top player Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. Watching the game are hesitant chess players Pons Mahor and Rolly Jardenaso.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Jeff Balbalosa, left, had an almost even day with 4.5 points in 10 games. He split his games here with Roberto Hernandez, winning the first and losing the 2nd. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Neophyte chess player Herbert Galiza. He's surprised how strong Palau chess players are.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Roberto vs. Jose Celiz 0-2

Jeff vs. Cyril 1-1

Herbert Galiza, left, was swept for the 5th time by Jose Celiz in his first serious chess tourney in Palau. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Roberto. right, is the one who convinced Herbert Galiza to join the 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship in its last 3 weeks.

(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Nilo de Jesus, left, also swept Herbert.

(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Jeff Balbalosa, right, missed a rare sweep of Jose Celiz when he didn't move his king to attack the a pawn in a bishop of opposite color endgame.

(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

SHADOW OF PHOTOGRAPHER

While trying to avoid shooting against the light, Roberto Hernandez' shadow is visible in his shot of practice game of Pons Mahor, left, and Tito Cabunagan.

(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)