TAGAYTAY CITY: International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad of the Philippines grabbed solo leadership after three rounds in the 12th Asian Senior Chess Championship at the Knights Templar Hotel, Tagaytay City on Monday, October 16, 2023.
Bagamasbad, the defending champion, posted wins against Tony Weller of Australia and countryman National Master Quirino Sagario in the second and third rounds to remain undefeated with 3.0 points in the Open 65+ division.'I scored a big win ,' said the 67-year-old Bagamasbad who needed 39 moves of the King's Indian Defense to beat Weller. 'I hope I can sustain my momentum.
Six players, led by Pacis and Sagario, IM Aitkazy Baimurzin of Kazakhstan, Miles Patterson of Australia, NM Mario Mangubat and Joselito Dormitorio of the Philippines have 2.0 points.International Master Chito Garma, meanwhile, bested Ricky Navalta and FIDE Master Rudin Hamdani of Indonesia in the second and third rounds to the lead with 3.0 points in the Open 50+ division.
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