by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA, Philippines---Nakatangap ng imbitasyon sina 13-times Philippine Open champion Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" M.Antonio Jr., at Grandmaster Darwin R. Laylo mula kay Mr. Blair Rutter, President ng Manitoba Chess Association na organisador sa nalalapit na chess event na tinampukang Manitoba meets Manila chess tournament na iinog sa Hunyo 26 hanggang 28, 2020 sa Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Ang iba pang Filipino woodpushers na imbitado ay sina Arena Grandmaster Roberto R. Suelo Jr., Arena Grandmaster Almario Marlon Q. Bernardino Jr., Fide Master Nelson H. Villanueva, National Master Romeo M. Alcodia, Candiate Masters Alfredo M. Paez, Dandel I. Fernandez at Christian Peter M. Aristorenas.
"This tournament is being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding the Province of Manitoba, the 125th anniversary of the Manitoba Chess Association and approximately 50 years since the arrival of the Manitoba Chess Association and approximately 50 years since the arrival of the first Filipinos in Manitoba. As you may know, Manitoba is now home to one of the largest Filipino communities in Canada and chess is a key part a Cdn $5,000 prize fund." sabi ni Mr. Blair Rutter, President ng Manitoba Chess Association.-Marlon Bernardino-