Filipino Chess Prodigy Christian Arca Shocks German Grandmaster at Bangkok Open
Source: news.source.sunstar
Filipino Fide Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca, aged 16, achieved a stunning victory against top-seeded German Super Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson at the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open. Arca, with an ELO rating of 2250, defeated Gustafsson (ELO 2601) in 39 moves using a Reti Opening, maintaining his lead in the tournament. Other Filipino players also performed well, with several maintaining perfect scores in their categories.
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Christian Arca, a 16-year-old Filipino chess player, defeated German Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson at the Bangkok Chess Club Open.
The match was played using the Reti Opening and lasted 39 moves.
Arca aims to achieve an IM or GM norm with his performance.
Several other Filipino players are also performing well in the tournament across different categories.
