The
beautifully-designed certificates by Jeff Balbalosa in gold and silver
frames. Almost half of the participants didn't make it in the Awarding
Ceremony on Jan. 25, 2015 - the last Sunday of 2014-2015 Palau National
Chess Championship that started in Nov. 16, 2014.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
It
is signed by PCF President Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps. At the bottom
part of the certificate are the logos of the sponsors -- FIDE, Palau
Chess Federation, Surangel and Sons, Philippine Honorary Consulate
Koror, Palau, where Eric is the Honorary Consul, and Kasparov Chess
Foundation (Asia Pacific).
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
THE
TROPHIES ---3 each for Top 10 Division, Open (Swiss) Division, Women's
and Junior Division. Names of the winners are listed in front together
with their placings and divisions. The Palau Chess Federation logo is at
the right side while the Kasparov Chess Foundation (Asia Pacific) is at
the left side. The FIDE logo is at the left side of the name of the
winner while the logo of the event --2014 National Chess Championship
Nov. 16, 2014 - Jan. 25, 2015 is engraved at the right side of the
beautiful trophy, which is also the logo of the polo shirts given to all
participants.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Having a friendly chat while waiting for other attendees.
Ronel
Gutierrez, Purchasing Supervisor of Palau Royal Resort, took advantage
of free photo session with the trophy. Ronel has a FIDE rating of 1260
and FIDE I. D. No. 16600525.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
This
time with Baby Edna Mission, 2nd placer in the Women's Division. She's
willing to participate in 2015 Oceania Zonal Chess Championship in
Norths Sydney, Australia in July 03-09, 2015. She has a round-trip
ticket for 1 in going to Cairns,
Australia.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Dodie
Pineda 'teased' the non-winners in this photo with "Congrats!!!"
knowing that Jason Delgado, 2nd from right, and Ronel Gutierrez, right,
are not winners but 'posers'. Felix Oling, left, and 2nd place winner in
the Open (Swiss) Division, and Baby Edna Mission are real winners (2nd
place) in their respective division.
Delgado and Gutierrez are co-employees of Oling at Palau Royal Resort (Finance Department).
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
The
Top 3 in the Junior Division had a photo session with Roberto Hernandez
before the start of the Awarding Ceremony. From right, Ultei Angelie
Surangel (3rd place), Destiny Sisior (2nd place) and Angelil Sisior,
Junior Champion.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez --Taken by Felix Oling)
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Opening Prayer led by Roberto before the start of awarding the
certificates, trophies and cash prizes.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Palau
Chess Federation President Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps, right, receiving
his certificate from Roberto Hernandez, 2014-2015 PNCC Tournament
Director. Mr Eric, a FIDE Arbiter, is the Chief Arbiter of this event.
PALAU CHESS HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER BEFORE!
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez -- Taken by Felix Oling)
The
shy 4th placer in the junior division, newcomer Robert Godwin Sola.
He's just a point shy off 3rd placer Ultei Angelie Surangel. At first,
he doesn't like to write chess notations but Roberto, left, insisted
that he should learn to write Algebraic notation during games and that
someday, he would thank Roberto for insisting this beautiful art of
preserving chess games even in the early part of a player's chess
career.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
A
certificate, a trophy and $75.00 cash prize is not bad enough for
Destiny Sisior, middle, for finishing 2nd in the 2014-2015 PNCC Junior
Division. She's also 2nd place in the 2013 PNCC to Ksau Anthony Whipps,
Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps', right, son.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Palau
Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr., middle, receiving his certificate of
participation from his brother Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps, right, and
Tournament Director Roberto Hernandez, left.
2014-2015 PNCC Junior Champion Angelil Sisior, middle, receiving her certificate.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez -- Taken by Felix Oling)
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps--Taken by Jeffrey Balbalosa)
It's
time for Manuel 'Jun' Mahor, Jr., middle, to receive his certificate.
The depending Reserves champion finished 3rd this time behind Gonzalo
Escapatoria, Jr. and Felix Oling.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Unlike
in the 2014 Palau Open where both players from Palau Royal Resort
topped the Group A and Group B of the event, this time PRR players
Roberto Hernandez, right, and Felix Oling, middle, both finished 2nd in
their respective division (Top 10 and Open (Swiss).
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez -- Taken by Jason Delgado)
Gonzalo
Escapatoria, Jr., middle, got his first chess title in Palau after
topping the Open (Swiss) Division. He finished last in the 2012 PNCC in
the Top 8 double-round robin format. His only win was against Roberto
Hernandez, right, where they shortened the 90 minutes + 30 seconds
increment time control to 45 minutes + 30 seconds increment so that
Roberto will not be late at his work as musician at Palau Royal Resort
from 6-11pm. Roberto lost also to CM Bernardo Garcia on that day but got
$100.00 tip and Asahi beer from a generous Japanese lady
guest.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez -- Taken by Felix Oling)
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Baby
Edna Mission, middle, receiving his certificate. She's a member of
Palau Women's Chess Team to 2014 World Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway
together with Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps, right, Roberto Hernandez, left,
and 8 others--Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., CM Bernardo Garcia, Dennis
Gonzales, Jeffrey Balbalosa, Angie Parrado, Gladys Anne Paloma, Destiny
Sisior and Joy Flores Whipps.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez -- Taken by Felix Oling)
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps -- Taken by Jeffrey Balbalosa)
Undefeated woman champion Angelica Parrado receiving her certificate. The cash and trophy --later.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez -- Taken by Felix Oling)
Tito
Cabunagan receiving his certificate. No trophy and cash this time. He
became a National Master after topping the 2012 PNCC and shared the 2011
PNCC title with Hernandez, left, and Montel, Jr.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps -- Taken by Jeffrey Balbalosa)
Third
placer in the Top 10 Division Jeffrey Balbalosa, middle, receiving his
certificate. He's in-charge of players pairings and results, a
meticulous job (no salary) but still able to finish 3rd. Good job, Jeff!
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Receiving
his certificate this time, Roberto Hernandez, middle, appreciated the
very artistic design of it by Jeff Balbalosa, left.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez --- Taken by Felix Oling)
Top
10 Division Champion Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr., was late while calling
his name for this certificate. It was taken before giving away the
trophies and cash.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez -- Taken by Felix Oling)
Junior Division 3rd placer Ultei Angelie Surangel and her dad Senator Surangel Whipps, Jr.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
The
part of the ceremony that Jeffrey Balbalosa enjoyed the most -- eating
time. Some players (esp. those who won cash prizes) bring in some snack
foods. Cyril brought beef spring rolls, Roberto --assorted fruits
(cantaloupe and watermelon), Angie, Destiny and Angelil -- pizza and
snack junk food, Jeff --sapin-sapin (sticky rice cake), Baby Edna
'Bheng' Mission - brownies and some juices and cup cakes.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Paquito
'Pax' Suringa, Jr., left, is working during the Awarding of
Certificates, Cash and Trophies. He had a chance for photo session with
him receiving his certificate while wearing the free polo shirt of the
2014-2015 Palau National Chess Championship on the night of the awarding
-Jan. 25, 2015.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Paquito,
right, was able to play only 3 games in the 2014 PNCC.. His other 6
default losses were not listed in the latest FIDE ratings of Palau
players. He lost to Roberto, left, but drew with top seed Menandro
Manuel and on the final day, he defeated 10th seed Rafael Paloma to earn
6 rating points and currently no. 6 of Palau due to Menandro (No. 1)and
Jose Celiz (No. 4) absence.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Fernan
John Velarde, left, has been inactive for 2 years. His last
participation was the 2012 Palau National Chess Championship held at the
Conference Room of Palau Royal Resort from Sept. - Dec. 2012.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Kayah
Iblai Flores Whipps didn't make it at the Awarding Ceremony at
Bethlehem Park. Her certificate was given to her by Eric at their
house.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
And so did Joy Flores Whipps, getting her certificate.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Arnold
Undecimo has just finished playing basketball with Team Surangel. He
had a little time to get his certificate for his first participation in
Palau National Chess Championship.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
From
right -- Eugene Labarda, Manuel Mahor, Jr, Glen Navarroza, Gonzalo
Escapatoria, Jr., Ronel
Gutierrez.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Robert Godwin Sola, middle, with mom and brother.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
FAMILY OF CHAMPIONS!
ULTEI AND DAD.... (Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Roberto,
left, 2nd placer in the Top 10 Division with his chess/music student
Ultei Angelie Surangel, 3rd placer in the Junior
Division.
(Photo by Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps)
Source: The History of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
November 16, 2014 - January 25, 2015
To be published as a book in the future
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