Philippine Chess Prodigy Arca Shocks Top German GM, Takes Lead in Bangkok Tournament
Source: news.source.mb
16-year-old Filipino chess player Christian Gian Karlo Arca stunned super Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson of Germany in the Bangkok Chess Club Open, securing a share of the lead after three rounds. Alongside Arca, other Filipino players like Michael Concio, Jr. and Paulo Bersamina also performed well. Meanwhile, Janelle Mae Frayna, the Philippines' first Woman Grandmaster, finished strong at the Reykjavik Open in Iceland and is set to compete in Spain and Mongolia.
Key Points
Christian Gian Karlo Arca defeated super Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson in 39 moves.
Arca shares the lead with 11 others after three rounds of the Bangkok Chess Club Open.
Other Filipino players, Michael Concio, Jr. and Paulo Bersamina, also won their matches.
Janelle Mae Frayna finished with six points at the Reykjavik Open and is preparing for tournaments in Spain and Mongolia.
