MANILA – FIDE Master David Elorta scored a perfect 9.0 points to rule the Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos Open rapid chess tournament at the Dapitan Sports and Cultural Complex in Zamboanga del Norte last Sunday.
Using his mastery of the London System Opening and Caro-Kann Defense, Elorta defeateded Iora Megan Garcia, Elvis Longjas, Michael Jan Stephen Inigo, Arena FIDE Master Jaymiel Piel, Michael Linde, Cedric Kahlel Abris, FM Ellan Asuela, Arena Grandmaster Julius Dan Augustine Ablin and Phil Martin Casiguran.'I wish that my luck would remain the same in my next tournament,' said Elorta , who collected P30,000 in cash for topping the tournament.
He was tied for second with Piel, Arena Grandmaster Dennis Bernas of Iloilo, Jerish John Velarde of Imus City, Cavite; Vincent Ryu Dimayuga of Lipa City, Batangas; and Irwin Aton of Davao City with 7.0 points, but had a better tiebreak score.'I am very happy with my victory because almost all of the top players in Dapitan, Dipolog, Polanco and nearby provinces as well as those from Metro Manila joined the tournament,' the player from College of Saint Benilde said.
Tops Zamboanga Del Norte Chess Tournament
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