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by Marlon BernardinoThe Philippines’ youngest Woman Fide Master (WFM) 45th seed Antonella Berthe “Tonelle” Murillo Racasa (elo 1380) Cinderella run was halted by 2nd seed Ruiyang Yan (elo 1983) of the United States in the tenth round of the Under-12 Girls division of the World Cadet Chess Championships on Saturday at the Yujing Hotel in Weifang, Shandong, China.
The 12-year-old Home School Global bet Racasa yielded to Ruiyang after 42 moves of Sniper defense using the black pieces.
"She began as the #45 seed among ninety players but she was able to play on Board 1 on penultimate round. She was able to upset seeded number nine and ten respectively. So proud of you anakis Antonella." added Robert, also an International Memory champion.
"Although it's a heart breaking loss for our pambato Antonella, still we are joyous for the numerous upsets that she has done against high caliber player. It only proves that we can be at par with world class players." last word of Robert, the founder and father of Memory Sports in the Philippines.
3rd seed Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Galina Mikheeva (elo 1952) of Russia toppled compatriot 4th seed Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Alexandra Shvedova (elo 1932) to catches Ruiyang on top with 9.0 points apiece.
Antonella Berthe China trip is sponsored by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. chair and CEO Andrea Domingo, D. Edgard Cabangon of ALC Group of companies, Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos and Councilor Charisse Abalos.