Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., left, and Jose Celiz, 3rd from left, won the Blitz Chess competition held during the Christmas Party of members of Palau Chess Federation with 6.5 points each. They split the $30.00 cash prize. Roberto Hernandez, right, had 6 points followed by Eugene Labarda, 2nd from left, Jeff Balbalosa, 2nd from right, and Dennis Gonzales, who left earlier. At the back is Destiny Sisior and her 5-year-old sister Kyarii, Baby Edna 'Bheng' Mission and Angie Parrado. (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
PALAU CHESS FEDERATION
CHRISTMAS PARTY - DEC. 22, 2013
AT BETHLEHEM PARK
THE idea of a Christmas Party for all members of Palau Chess Federation was initiated by Eugene Labarda, finalized by Jeff Balbalosa and added/optional venue was suggested by Nilo de Jesus.
Roberto started sending text messages to the players and ask them to bring at least one dish each for everybody to share.
The party will start at 3pm. Cyril text about Nilo willing to host the party in his shop at Meyuns if some guys would like to drink alcohol because it is not allowed at Bethlehem Park being a public place.
Two days before the party, Roberto was able to talk to Nilo about his offer to host the party. It will be decided at Bethlehem Park if they like to transfer. Roberto will bring the one bottle of shochu (Japanese wine) that was given to him by Mr. Namoto.
Dennis Gonzales will bring assorted sodas while Roberto will ask his wife Flor to make gelatin.
At 3:30pm, PCF players come with one dish each. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. brought spring rolls, Angie Parrado and her 3 daughters --2 boxes of dough nuts and peanuts, Baby Edna Mission - chicken; Eugene Labarda --chicken also;
Roberto lead a short thanksgiving prayer and while eating, some players played blitz chess without clock. Flor have to go after eating and Roberto dropped her at Surangel's Super Center.
When he comes back, the blitz chess competition was held with 6 players participating --1. Roberto Hernandez 2. Eugene Labarda 3. Dennis Gonzales 4. Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. 5. Jose Celiz and 6. Jeff Balbalosa.
Angie, Baby Edna and Jon "Sib" Manuel Reyes refused to join the double round-robin event with $5.00 registration to go to the winner-take-all champ.
Nilo de Jesus came and the plan to continue the party in his shop was cancelled. He refused also to join the blitz competition citing he has a friend waiting for him.
In Roberto vs. Jeff, their game is a win each (1-1); Eugene and Jose - (.5 - 1.5); Dennis vs. Cyril (.5-1.5); Roberto vs. Eugene is also a split as well as Eugene vs. Dennis; before dropping his wife at Dragon Tei staff house, Roberto split also his game with Cyril.
When he comes back to finish his 4 remaining games (2 vs. Jose and 2 vs. Dennis), it's already dark but the light bulb was turned on together with the Christmas lights decor.
Roberto won his first game with the black pieces against Jose but lost the 2nd one. Dennis has to go with his wife and his 4 remaining games against Roberto and Jeff were all declared losses for him.
After counting the points of the players according to their drawn numbers, Roberto accumulated 6 points, Eugene - 4, Dennis -2.5, Cyril -6.5, Jose - 6.5 and Jeff -4.5.
Thus, Cyril and Jose split the $30.00 prize pot. Roberto has to rush back to Palau Royal Resort as he has to work at 7-11pm.
It is also that during this party that Dennis asked Roberto to teach his 5-year-old daughter keyboard on his free day -- Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoon. They agreed on Saturday 4:30-5:30pm.
Source: Chess And Music (Perfect Combination)
The Beginning of Chess In Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
To be published as a book in the future
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