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From: Left to right: Arnel Odero (top Under 1800), Remegio Pampliega, GM Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr., (champion), event organizer US Chess Federation Life Senior Master and Chess Instructor Mick Bighamian, RP and US Chess Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr., (3rd place) and IM Emory Tate (2nd place) ... Full story

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA---FILIPINO Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr., bested compatriot Fide Master Joel "Cholo" Banawa in the fourth round then proceed to a draw with American IM Jack Peters in the fifth and final round to emerged over-all champion in the just concluded 10th annual Joseph Ileto Memorial Open Chess Championships here at the Monterey Park over the weekend. The former University of Manila (UM) stand-out actually finished in a tie for place ... Full story