Nika Juris Nicolas bagong Woman National Master

Nika Juris Nicolas bagong Woman National Master

Nika Juris Nicolas bagong Woman National Master

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by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA---Ipinagkaloob ng National Chess Federation of the Philippines ang titulo na Woman National Master (WNM) kay PH chess wunderkind Nika Juris Nicolas niton Miyerkoles, Pebrero 22, 2023.


Sa kasalukuyan ang 10-year-old Nika ang pinakabatang WNMs sa bansa na anak nina Atty. Nikki De Vega at Atty. Krisanto Karlo Nicolas.
Sa loob ng isang taon ang dating nagsisimula pa lang an chess player ay namumulaklak tungo sa National Champion, Asian Youth medalist, Eastern Asia Silver Medalist, Woman Candidate FIDE Master at Batang Pinoy Champion.


Ang 2022 ay nasilayan ang tagumpay ni Nika sa chess.
"I am glad I was able to perform well in the tournament and become a National Master," sabi ni Nika na Grade 5 pupil ng Victory International School in Pasig City.
Natuto ng chess sa edad na siyam  kay Coach Lourecel Hernandez Ecot noong Hunyo 2021. sa Kanyang unang torneo na National Age Group Chess Championship Pre Elimination thru Lichess Platform noong Pebrero 5, 2022 ay tumapos siya ng first place na may six wins a one loss.
Si Nika ay naka scheduled lumahok sa National Age Group Chess Championship Elimination sa Marso 3-5 sa Tagaytay City.


"Our family is immensely grateful to all those who cheered and prayed with us whether boisterously or silently. Likewise, we wish to express our appreciation to the unsung heroes - the coaches, teachers and mentors of Nika namely Coach Lourecel Hernandez Ecot , Coach Von Carlson Francisco , Raul Miguel Damuy , The Chess Castle, Philippine Academy for Chess Excellence , WGM Janelle Frayna, GM Jayson Gonzales and all the other chess players who took time to play with Nika and point out areas for improvement. " sabi ng proud mother Atty. Nikki De Vega, PCAP's Magic Mandaluyong Tigers co-team owner.


"Special thanks is also in order to the chess parents who welcomed us with open arms and guided us how to navigate this new terrain called the chess world. Finally, thank you to the Pasig City government led by Mayor Vico Sotto, Vice Mayor Dodot Jaworski, Cong. Roman Romulo and Coach Franco Camillo  and the NCFP under the helm of Cong. Butch Pichay and CEO Jayson Gonzales for your indefatigable efforts to develop the skills of the youth." dagdag pa ni Atty. De Vega.-Marlon Bernardino-


Makikita sa larawang ito si PH chess wunderkind 10-year-old Nika Juris Nicolas, ang country's newest Woman National Master na katagisan ng isipan sa isang blitz chess game si TV actor at chess enthusiast Jao Mapa.
Makikita sa larawang ito si PH chess wunderkind 10-year-old Nika Juris Nicolas, ang country's newest Woman National Master.