by Marlon Bernardino
Manila---Pinagharian ni veteran campaigner Sherwin Tiu ang katatapos na GMG Rapid Chess Tournament nitong Sabado, Disyembre 31, 2022 na ginanap sa 2nd Floor Open Kitchen Foodhall, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong City.

 Tumapos si Tiu ng 6.5 points sa seven games para magkampeon at makopo ang top prize  P10,000 sa  one day event na inorganisa ng Bayanihan Chess Club na suportado ni Coach National Master Gerald Ferriol sa pakikipagtulungan nina Mam China Aurelio at Mam Mimi Casas ng Open Kitchen, sanctioned ng National Chess Federation of the Philippines na pinangasiwaan ng Philippine Arbiters Chess Confederation.

Sina International Master Daniel Quizon, Arena Grandmaster Jose Rafael "Jojo" Legaspi at International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia ay magkasalo sa 2nd hanggang 4th places na may tig 6.0 points.

Mga pasok sa top 10 ay sina International Master Ronald Dableo, Fide Master David Elorta, National Master Gerardo Cabellon, National Master Bob Jones Liwagon, National Master Robert Suelo Jr. at National Master Noel dela Cruz na may tig 5.5 points.

Nakatangap ng special award ay sina six years old Marco Polo Sanido at seven years old Zeus Lester Manaois.
Samantala ay lalarga na ang Sir Herky Del Mundo Memorial Rapid Open Chess Tournament ngayon Martes, Enero 3, 2023,  2pm (two pm)  sa nasabing venue.-Marlon Bernardino-