Gicain wins ‘2nd Pangasinan Chess Championship’
LINGAYEN’S Federico ‘Dick’ Gicain brought honor to his hometown, the venue of the 2nd Pangasinan Chess Championship, by emerging as the tournament’s champion.
Gicain, who bagged a P5,000 cash prize, won all his games in the seven-round Swiss format tournament and took the sole lead.
Tied for second to eighth place, with 5.5 points each, were International Chess Federation Master Haridas Pascua, Arnold Jabilles, Fidel Labuanan, Leonardo Abalos Jr., Chris Dispo, Romy Fagon and Emmanuel Lomibao.
Pascua, the top seed and the only titled player in the tournament, suffered a third round loss in a drawn position against Isagani Fernandez.
Last year’s titleholder, Zaldy Falcon of San Carlos City, earned only 5 points and landed among those tied for ninth to 14th place.
In other categories, Romulo Curioso of Cabanatuan City won the Kiddie Category, followed by Danever James Ubando of Dagupan City.
Special awards went to Isagani Fernandez for the Top Senior Prize, Ernali Bayot for the Top Lady Prize, and six-year old Brian Yanes for being the youngest participant.
The Top Local Junior Player Prizes, exclusively for residents of the capital town Lingayen, went to Joey Roi Torres, John Luis Bravo and Justin Torio.
Held at the Provincial Training Center on November 19 and 20, the competition was the third event in the 2nd Annual Pangasinan Chess Festival following the chess clinic and the age group championship.
Juan Vicente R. Sison, Philippine Chess Federation president, said the tournament was held to prepare the local players for the upcoming open tournament in December where titled players from the entire country are expected to participate. (with report from PIA-Pangasinan)
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