GM Ino Sadorra: Chess, a can of spam and never say die
The 34-year old Grandmaster moved to the United States in 2009 where he studied at the University of Texas at Dallas where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2013 and received the title of Grandmaster while pursuing his studies. .....»»
Sadorra starts chess comeback
Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra, the country’s highest rated chesser today, is finding his way back into fighting form after taking a hiatus from competitive chess to focus on coaching......»»
Laylo gets slot to Olympiad
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines tapped Grandmaster Darwin Laylo to replace Grandmaster Julio Catalino “Ino” Sadorra in the national team competing in the 44th World Chess Olympiad set August 5 to 18 in Moscow, Russia......»»
Sadorra seeded as Board 1player for Philippines Olympiad team
United States-based Filipino Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra will man the top board for the fourth straight time for the Philippine team that goes to battle in the 44th World Chess Olympiad set Aug. 5-18 in Moscow, Russia......»»
From childhood friends to co-champs: Sadorra, Paragua rule Chesapeake Open chess
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Grandmasters Julio Catalino Sadorra and Mark Paragua downed their seventh and final round foes to share the title in the recen.....»»
PH draws with Argentina
Grandmasters Eugene Torre and Catalino Sadorra saved the day for the Philippines which salvaged a 2-all draw with Argentina Sunday in the ninth round of the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan......»»
PH draws with Norway
Grandmaster Catalino Sadorra came tantalizingly close of defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen Thursday, but let the opportunity slip away as the Philippines settled for a 2-all draw with Norway in the sixth round of the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Bak.....»»
Sadorra draws with world chess champion Carlsen
Sadorra draws with world chess champion Carlsen.....»»
Philippines faces Norway in World Chess Olympiad
The Philippines will resume its bid today with the men’s team facing powerhouse Norway in the sixth round of the 42nd World Chess Olympiad being held the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. Grandmaster (GM) Julio Catalino Sadorra battles reignin.....»»
PH chessers take on Jersey
The Philippines sat out top board player Grandmaster Catalino Sadorra when it played lowly Jersey Friday at the start of the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan......»»
Sandigan junks Pichay’s supplemental motion to reverse conviction
The Sandiganbayan has rejected the bid of Surigao del Sur first district Rep. Prospero Pichay Jr. to submit additional arguments in support of his motion to reverse his conviction in connection with the anomalous sponsorship of a chess tournament in 2010......»»
GM Mark Paragua: When student becomes teacher and master
If real life were science fiction, then chess Grandmaster Mark Paragua would be a Jedi Master — one overseeing his younglings and padawans, to borrow from Star Wars lore......»»
Negros squeaks past San Juan; Manila upends Iloilo in PCAP
Professional Chess Association of the Philippines Southern Conference pacesetter Negros Kingsmen squeaked past the San Juan Predators in Wednesday play......»»
Camarines nips Caloocan in PCAP Armageddon shootout
In a battle of Professional Chess Association of the Philippines heavyweights, the Camarines Soaring Eagles defeated Caloocan City Loadmanna Knights, 3-0, in Armageddon play last Wednesday evening......»»
‘Chess player’ Medevedev aims to dethrone King Novak at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic heads into Sunday’s Australian Open final unbeaten on eight previous occasions in the title match, but knowing he will need to be at his mental and physical best to overcome red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev The Serbian world number one has had to battle injury and extract new levels of determination just to get […] The post ‘Chess player’ Medevedev aims to dethrone King Novak at Australian Open appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Candidates Tournament set
The FIDE Candidates Tournament, suspended halfway last year due to the pandemic, will resume play April 19-29 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, the governing global chess body announced recently......»»
FEU online Youth Chess Education resumes
Open to all aged 11 to 17 years old, the seminar will tackle and study the games of the great players from the past as well as the present (8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.), contributions of Filipino chess heroes (9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.) and the concepts and principles (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)......»»
Gomez leads Laguna Heroes over Negros in PCAP action
Grandmaster John Paul Gomez came up with a huge win with white, turning back International Master Joel Pimentel in 33 moves of a Sicilian defense Alapin variation on board five to lead the Laguna Heroes to a 12.5-8.5 victory over Negros Kingsmen in the All Filipino Conference Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) tournament Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the lichess online platform......»»
PCAP stories: Buenaventuras of Naga make chess comeback
For the Buenaventura family of Naga City — Joel Sr. — the patriarch, Johnlyn who is the eldest daughter, and Engineer Jojo who is the third of four children — the timing of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines is just right......»»
Wesley outwits reigning world champion
Wesley So, born in the Philippines but now playing for the United States, conquered reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen to reign supreme in the Euro Opera Rapid of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour yesterday......»»
Wesley So defeats world champ Carlsen in Meltwater Champions tiff
Philippine-born United States bet Wesley So conquered reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen to reign supreme in the Euro Opera Rapid of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour on Monday......»»