John Jerish Velarde claimed his second tournament victory after he recently topped the premier open under-18 division of the National Age Group Chess Championships Eliminations in Dumaguete City.
MANILA, Philippines -- Velarde, 18, trounced Alexis Zeus Paglinawan in the eighth and final round to claim the crown in the meet backed by Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria and drew a record participation of more than 500 participants.
Velarde thus earned a spot to the Grand Finals set June 22 to 30 in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte where he will have a chance to claim his third straight crown.Other winners were Gabriel Ryan Paradero , Jaymiel Piel , Sebastian Damonsong , John Kristoff Bautista , Jirah Floravie Cutiyog , Jemaicah Mendoza , Cyreine Jean Borce and Khana Kathrine Ventolero .
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