by Marlon Bernardino
Nagkampeon si PH chess genius Yanie Ayesha Estavillo ng General Trias City, Cavite sa katatapos na 2021 National Youth and Schools Chess Championship - Visayas Leg Under 11 Open Category Biyernes, Abeil 23, 2021 sa Tornelo online platform.

Ang 9-year-old Estavillo,  grade 4 student ng John Isabel Learning Center , General Trias City, Cavite, nasa gabay nina Rep. Jon-Jon Ferrer at coach Ederwin Estavillo ay naka kolekta ng six points mula six wins at one loss para mag reyna sa seven-round tournament.
Kabilang sa mga naitalang panalo ni Estavillo ay kontra kina Julie Gelua Jr. sa first round,  Miguel Enrico Daabay sa second round,  Ghierzen Lhou Sebastian sa third round,  John Curt Valencia sa fourth round, Louie Marzan Nisperos sa sixth round at kay Hans Lee Villorente sa  seventh at final round.
Natamo niya ang bukod tanging pagkatalo kay Sebastian Marbas sa fifth round.
“When the game is over I just want to look at myself in the mirror, win. “Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing." sabi ni Estavillo na nag runner-up finish sa 2019 Thailand Chess Festival sa Pattaya, Thailand.-Marlon Bernardino-