Cebuano chess player Marquis Angelo Mallorca is making waves at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2026 in Singapore. Currently, he ranks 11th in the Under-14 Boys division, having secured 4.5 points from six matches.
Mallorca's Path to Success
I hope to finish strong in the last round and make my home city proud.
Marquis Angelo Mallorca, National Master
- Mallorca has won four matches, drawn one, and lost one so far.
- He recently defeated Arena International Master Aedan Gavin Chua in the sixth round.
Mallorca's tournament journey began with a win against Vietnam's Arena FIDE Master Ta Viet Phong, followed by a setback against Singapore's Nicholas Kuo Huazhen. He quickly rebounded, clinching victories over two other competitors.
In the final round, Mallorca will face India's Advik Singh Chauhan. He is currently the top-ranked Filipino in his category, with Vietnamese players dominating the standings.
The young chess master earned his place in this prestigious competition after winning gold at the 2026 National Age Group Chess Championship held in Olongapo City.
Mallorca's participation continues to highlight the emerging talent from Cebu in the chess scene, following the success of Apple Rubin at the 2024 ASEAN+ Age-Group Championships.