(508) PHOTOS (Final Day of 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship)

Over-confidence cost Roberto Hernandez, right, the title of 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship when Mohammad Manik Hossain, left, was stalemated with just a king against Roberto's queen, bishop, knight, king and pawns. Had Roberto swept Manik, he would have tied Jose Celiz for the title. It's not meant to be! (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Elpidio Manaligod, left, swept Manik while Bro. Virgilio 'Boy' Tangonan, 2nd from left, is practicing with a Palauan guy. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

(R-L) Bro. Boy Tanngonan, Jose Celiz, Sib Reyes, Mohammad Manik Hossain, Nilo de Jesus, Dennis Gonzales, Jeff Balbalosa, Palauan guy. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Mohammad Manik Hossain, left, vs. John Joseph Pabiona. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Jeff Balbalosa, right, vs. Manik. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Manik vs. Jeff; Dennis vs. Roberto (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

John Joseph Pabiona, left, vs. Jose Celiz (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Jose Celiz, right, beat Manik in their first game but Manik was able to draw their 2nd game.

(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

John Joseph Pabiona, left, vs. Jeff Balbalosa. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Left to right -- Jeff Balbalosa, Mohammad Manik Hossain and Remrel Dizon
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Eventual champion Jose Celiz vs. Remrel Dizon. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Paquito Suringa, Jr., right, played as many games as he could on the last day. He's got 2 hours to play all his remaining games. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

New talent have been discovered. Alfredo Pacenos, Jr., right, scored 10 victories, losses 7 and drew one game in the penultimate and final round of 2013 Palau Blitz Chess Championship.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)