PH chess wizard Marc Kevin Labog naghari sa Bangkok chess tilt

NAGHARI si PH chess wizard Marc Kevin Labog sa katatapos na JCA Blitz May 2025 chess tournament na ginanap sa Paradise Park Mall, Bangkok, Thailand nitong Sabado, 17 Mayo 2025.

Si Labog, Sr Billing Analyst sa Datamatics Philippines ay nakaipon ng 8 puntos sa siyam na laro mula sa pitong panalo at dalawang tabla para maiuwi ang titulo.

Kabilang sa tinalo ni Labog sina Nakorn Nakthip ng Thailand (Round 1), Edward Tunguia, Philippines (Round 2), Roberto Suelo, Jr., ng Laos (Round 4), Louie Salvador, Philippines (Round 5), NM Ric Portugalera, Philippines (Round 7), AIM Remark Bartolome, Philippines  (Round 8) at FM Jimson Bitoon, Philippines (Round 9).

Tabla siya kontra kina Allan Pason, Philippines (Round 3) at FM Deniel Causo, Philippines (Round 6).

“I would like to dedicate my victory to my family, my friends, and especially to God,” sabi ni Labog na dating pambato ng Adamson University chess team.

Si Labog na chess prodigy mula Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, ay nagkampeon din sa Spring Blitz Tournament na ginanap sa Chess Lab Al Quoz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates nitong 2 Abril 2025.

Nagbigay si Datamatics’ Financial Controller Glory Grace Branzuela.

“Kevin demonstrates excellence not only in chess but also serves as a vital asset to the Finance Team at Datamatics,” ani Glory Grace, team captain ng  Datamatics chess team. (MARLON BERNARDINO)