Philippines Chess Team Finishes as Champion at Hong Kong Bauhinia U18 Invitational

Philippines Chess Team Finishes as Champion at Hong Kong Bauhinia U18 Invitational

Philippines Chess Team Finishes as Champion at Hong Kong Bauhinia U18 Invitational

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PH Bet Bacojo wins as first runner-up in both individual categories of the main event and the friendly competition

The Philippines chess team earned a major victory at the recently concluded Hong Kong Bauhinia U18 Chess Invitational, finishing as champion in the team competition (main event). The team is composed of Mark Jay Bacojo, Ayana Nicole Usman and Alexandra Sydney Paez. The Philippines' strong performance is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, as well as the support of their coaches and trainers. This achievement is a source of pride for the Philippines and demonstrates the country's growing strength in the competitive world of chess.

 

The tournament, which was organized by the Hong Kong Chess Federation and featured 22 junior players aged 10-17 from Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong taking part, was divided into two parts: the main event (Standard Chess) and the friendly competition (Blitz Bowl).

 

In the main event's individual category, 11-year-old Wong Yen-Hsiu Elliot from Singapore triumphed, while the Philippines’ bet Mark Jay Bacojo won as first runner-up. Bacojo also won first-runner-up in the Blitz bowl category. Below is the full list of winners:

 

Hong Kong Bauhinia Chess Invitational (Main Event)

Individual Competition

Champion

Wong Yen-Hsiu Elliot (Singapore)

1st Runner-up

Bacojo Mark Jay (The Philippines)

2nd Runner-up

Yun Hungi (Korea)

3rd Runner-up

Foo Jiu Yarng Clarance (Malaysia)

4th Runner-up

Li Yiheng (Hong Kong SAR)

5th Runner-up

Cheah Zong Ze (Malaysia)

Team Competition

Champion

The Philippines

1st Runner-up

Malaysia

2nd Runner-up

Korea

3rd Runner-up

Hong Kong

 

Hong Kong Bauhinia Chess Invitational (Blitz Bowl)

Individual Competition

Champion

Huh Isaak (Korea)

1st Runner-up

Bacojo Mark Jay (The Philippines)

2nd Runner-up

Wong Yen-Hsiu Elliot (Singapore)

3rd Runner-up

Chan Wang Ip Boris (Hong Kong)

4th Runner-up

Kao Jamison Edrich(Hong Kong)

Team Competition

Champion

Asian Federation

1st Runner-up

Hong Kong