Unable to prevail at the Palarong Pambansa two weeks ago, Arena Candidate Master Joemel Narzabal of Dipolog City bounced back with a stunning performance in the 18-under division of the Negros Chess Club 64 (NC64) FIDE rated age-group invitational chess championship held at the Silliman Hall, Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Narzabal, who represented Region 9 at the 2023 Palarong Pambansa in Marikina City, opened the tournament with six consecutive victories and settled for an insurance draw against top seed Christian Pelione of Bacolod City in the final round to finish with 6.5 points and capture the crown.Pelione scored 6.0 points and went home with the silver medal after edging third placer Lance Nathaniel Orlina of Sibulan and fourth placer Chester Acuyiong of Roxas City in the tie-break.
Rounding out the top 10 are Michael Jan Stephen Rosalem Inigo of Bayawan City, 2023 Palarong Pambansa bronze medalist Jamelin Ruth Lim of Bacolod City, Andre Cardosa of Cebu and surprise local finisher and Little Kingsmen member James Heinrich Famacion who scored 5.0 points each.The 18-under division of this seven-round rapid chess tournament organized by the Negros Chess Club 64 Inc. and Little Kingsmen drew 70 participants.
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