(1443) PHOTOS -- 5th ROUND OF 2017 PALAU NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Nov. 05, 2017 at Bethlehem Park)

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.. Bobot Tan is now the solo leader in the Top 12 Division after outsmarting Tito Cabunagan; Dennis R Gonzales suffered his 1st loss from winless Manuel Mahor; I lost to top seed Cyril Tomas Almitante-Montel in 53 moves of King's Indian Defence; Angel Salvadora dealt Jeff Balbalosa his 3rd loss in 45 moves; Paquito Suringa Jr. Is sick and has to postpone his game vs. Rustum Cabuso; Gonzalo Escapatoria's father passed away so his game vs. Leif Toribiong is postponed, too.

In the junior division, Angelil Sisior, right,  seized the solo leadership by defeating her co-leader Reece Reklai,left,  when he blundered away his queen. The other 2 Sisior sisters, Destiny Sisior, 3rd from right,  and Kyarii, 2nd from left,  won both over Gian Gabriel Claronino, 3rd from left,  and Aome Jennifer Tubtub Angeles respectively. Rommel Ramdette Gulla nips his younger brother Michael and my piano/chess student halved the point with Gian Gladys Anne Francisco Paloma, where they resumed playing even with a king and a minor piece each!

Ramdette Gulla, middle, pose with the grandma of my piano/chess student.

; Angel Salvadora, 2nd from right, dealt Jeff Balbalosa his 3rd loss in 45 moves; Wilson Barrameda, 3rd from right,  swept Joel Gemota in the Reserves Division to almost clinch it as he defeated Neph Macasaet 2 weeks ago.

 Bobot Tan, left,  is now the solo leader in the Top 12 Division after outsmarting Tito Cabunagan

 Dennis R Gonzales, left,  suffered his 1st loss from winless Manuel Mahor while Anmgelica Magno and Angelica Parrado are preparing for their last round match in the women division.

Baby Edna Mission, 2nd from right, used her cellphone's flashlight during the later part of my game with top seed Cyril Tomas Montel, Jr. as it is getting dark at past 6pm.

Angie Sisior clinched the women's division title by beating Angelica Morales Magno. Last game for them is between Bheng Codinera Mendoza vs. Joan Gemota, who is still on vacation.











Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
               Tia Belau Newspaper
               December 29, 2002 -- November 08, 2017

               Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
               The Beginning of Chess in Palau
               By Roberto Hernandez
               Soon to be published as a book

               Music and Me by Roberto Hernandez
               Tia Belau Newspaper
               March 15, 2012 -- April 18, 2013
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               April 25, 2013 -- November 08, 2017

              The History of Chess in Palau
               By Roberto Hernandez
               June 09, 2002 -- November 08, 2017