(840) PHOTOS (Week 3 -- 2014 PALAU NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

First game of week 3 -- Destiny Sisior vs. Robert Godwin Sola, who's got perfect attendance.
                                                   (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

First victory of CM Bernardo Garcia, right, against winless Rafael Paloma, left. Cyrelle Ann Montel, 2nd from left, was almost swept by Angelil Sisior by 1-3 score in this quadruple round-robin junior division, if not for the default loss of the latter during the Pacquiao-Algieri boxing match on Nov. 23.                                     (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Felix Oling, right, didn't know that his opponent is Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. He lost his queen in the middle game but the Senator gave it back in the endgame. IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!   TIME TO GIVE.
                                       (Photo by Jeff Balbalosa)

Newcomer Nelson Sablan, right, clashes with fellow newcomer to PNCC Arnold Undecimo, left, while Tito Cabunagan, 2nd from right, outwitted Dennis Gonzales before bowing to top seed Menandro Manuel in the last game of the day that lasted till 6:30pm.                     (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Newcomer Kevin Huang of Taiwan practices with available players in the 3rd round of 2014 Palau National Chess Championship. He will join the next tournament in 2015.    (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Last game of top seed Menandro Manuel (1852), left, against 2nd seed Tito Cabunagan (1825). Manuel's 2-month contract is finished and left Palau on Dec. 05. He score 2 wins (against 10th seed Rafael Paloma and Tito), drew 2 games (vs. 6th seed Jeff Balbalosa and 8th seed Paquito Suringa, Jr.) and lost 1 game to 3rd seed Roberto Hernandez on Nov. 16, 2014 (Opening Day of 2014 PNCC).                                                                                                                                  (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Eric Ksau Whipps, left, vs. Glen Navarozza. They didn't notice that their set-up of chess pieces is not correct (the white pieces are set up to the side where it should be for black pieces). Tuloy Rengiil scored a win over Chris Kitalong while Leif Toribing is reading a book while watching the games.
                                                              (Photo by Jeff Balbalosa)

Another Jr. (Junior) of Palau Chess -- Manuel 'Jun' Mahor, Jr. He defeated Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr. in the first round on Nov. 16, 2014. The other juniors in this event are Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., and Paquito Suringa, Jr.                                                              (Photo by Jeff Balbalosa)

                                               DARK HORSE MARCIAL SANTANDER
                                                                       3 straight wins
                                                               (Photo by Jeff Balbalosa)

10th SEED RAFAEL PALOMA   --- STILL SEARCHING FOR HIS FIRST POINT.

Nelson Sablan  --- one of newcomers in Palau National Chess Championship.

Typical of youngsters, Ultei Angelie Surangel's games are finished within a few minutes. Roberto's suggestion to them ---"IN CHESS, THE SLOWER YOU MOVE, THE FASTER YOU'LL LEARN".
                                             (Photo by Jeffrey Balbalosa)

Kyarii Sisior, right, and one of the sons of Paloma couple, enjoying the foot long hotdog while their parents are playing  their official games of 2014 Palau National Chess Championship at Bethlehem Park.
                                                     (Photo by Jeff Balbalosa) 

   Solo shot of Angelil Sisior.                            (Photo by Jeffrey Balbalosa)

Kevin Huang had his arms full against Jun Mahor in his first practice game with the PCF members. Kevin will join the next tournament in 2015. He emailed Roberto Hernandez, left, asking about chess tournaments, practice and other info about chess in Palau. Bheng is seriously watching in the middle.
                                                     (Photo by Jeffrey Balbalosa)

Posing from left to right -- Jeff Balbalosa, Arnold Undecimo, Gladys Anne Paloma and WNM Angie Parrado.                                     (Photo by Jeff Balbalosa)

Father and daughter practicing after their games. Palau Chess Federation Honorary member Koichi Matsuda is watching the bonding through chess.                       (Photo by Jeffrey Balbalosa)