Philippine Chess Master Aims for Grandmaster Title in Australian Tournaments
Source: news.source.sunstar
International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad, a two-time Asian Seniors Chess Champion, is set to compete in the Australian chess circuit this month, aiming to secure his third and final Grandmaster norm. He will participate in the Melbourne International Open, O2C Doeberl Cup in Canberra, and the Sydney International Open. Bagamasbad expressed his hopes of performing well and thanked the Quezon City government and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. for their support.
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Jose Efren Bagamasbad, a 68-year-old chess player from Talisay, Camarines Norte, is aiming to achieve the Grandmaster title.
He will compete in three tournaments in Australia: Melbourne International Open, O2C Doeberl Cup in Canberra, and Sydney International Open.
Bagamasbad has already secured two of the three required norms for the Grandmaster title from previous Asian Seniors Chess Championships.
He expressed gratitude towards the Quezon City government and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. for supporting his trip.
Daniel Quizon, another Filipino chess player, recently achieved the Grandmaster title at the 2024 World Chess Olympiad in Budapest.
