Cagayan de Oro's Bradkint Gayramon and Kyros Andrei Magsalay are leading the charge at the 7th ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championship in Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental. Both players remain undefeated as they compete in the under-10 boys' category.
A Promising Start for Oro-MisOr Players
Alongside Arena Candidate Master (ACM) Navi Icalina from Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Gayramon and Magsalay excelled in the first three rounds of the tournament, which attracted over 200 young chess enthusiasts from across the Philippines.
We have a decent sprawling venues so we take the opportunity to include the age group chessers in the Asean tourney as one strong initiative for development by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines and the full support of Misamis Oriental Governor Henry Oaminal Jr.
Rey Urbiztondo, 7th ASEAN Organizer
- Under-14 boys: Mikael Jerahmiel Lapad from Laguindingan also began strongly.
- Lapad trails behind Alexander Jess Baguio, who leads with 3 points.
In the under-14 boys division, Batang Pinoy champion Mikael Jerahmiel Lapad recorded two wins and a draw, totaling 2.5 points, alongside Dennis Anthon Labrador from Valenzuela City, Bukidnon. They both chase Baguio, who has a perfect score.
The championship features multiple categories, including under-10, under-12, and under-14 girls, emphasizing the extensive talent pool in Filipino youth chess.