AREQUE TOPS MEYCAUAYAN CHESS

Thursday, March 4, 2010, 3:20
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VETERAN campaigner Jerry Areque reaped top honors in the recently concluded

Meycauayan Rapid Chess Tournament that was held at the Aliw Complex Meycauayan City, Bulacan.

Areque finished 6.5 points in the event organized by Meycauayan Chesss Club and sponsored by Mayor Joan Alarilla, Mrs. Linabelle Villarica and supported by Ms. Tenten San Juan of Aliw Complex.

Tied for 2nd to 4th placers with six points were Marvin Salvador, NM Ric Portagalera and Narquienden Reyes.

Frederick Bernabe and Richie Evangelista finished fifth and sixth placers with 5.5 pts ., followed by Jimson Bitoon in seventh, Dandel Fernandez in eighth, Ervil Villa in ninth and Melvin Salutan in 10th place.

Adjudged category winner were Jerad Docena, top kiddie, Dante Abano top unrated and Sonny Dela Cruz, top Meycauayan Player.

Meanwhile, the Meycauayan 1^st Sunday 2100 and below standard rating chess tournament gets underway at 11 am on Sunday (March 7) at the 2^nd level, Entertainment Center , Aliw Complex in Meycauayan City , Bulacan

At stake in this one-day tournament are P3,000 for the Champion, P2000 to 2nd, P1,000 to 3rd, P500 to the 4th and P400 to the 5th placer. Cash prizes will also be awarded to the top finisher in their respective category, lady, kiddie, Senior and top Meycauayan player.

Interested parties are advised to register at least before the competition starts, registration fee is P250 and Kiddies is P150. For other details, contact Meycauayan Chess Club at 0910-9318705 or 0923-8120430.

BY: MARLON BERNARDINO