Michael Concio Jr. Dominates Blitz Chess in Bangkok, Secures Top Prize
Source: news.source.mb
International Master Michael Concio Jr. achieved an outstanding performance at the Bangkok Chess Club Open, securing first place in the blitz section with an undefeated record of 14 out of 15 points. The 19-year-old Filipino chess prodigy outshone competitors including Ukrainian Grandmaster Vitaly Bernardskiy and IM Dmytro Danylenko, earning a prize of 18,000 baht and a trophy. In the standard division, fellow Filipino FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca placed seventh, while the competition continued with notable players like IM Pau Bersamina vying for the lead.
Key Points
Michael Concio Jr. won the blitz section of the Bangkok Chess Club Open with a score of 14 out of 15 points.
Concio had 13 wins and two draws, finishing ahead of Ukrainian Grandmaster Vitaly Bernardskiy and IM Dmytro Danylenko.
Concio received 18,000 baht and a trophy for his victory.
Christian Gian Karlo Arca placed fourth in the blitz and seventh in the standard division.
In the standard division, Evgeny Romanov and Pau Bersamina were leading with 4.5 points each after the fifth round.
