Filipino Chess Masters Battle for Top Spots in Bangkok Open; Arca Secures IM Norm
Source: news.source.mb
In the Bangkok Chess Club Open, International Masters Michael Concio Jr. and Pau Bersamina secured victories in the eighth round, maintaining their contention for the championship. Both players are closely trailing the leaders with 6.5 points each. Meanwhile, 16-year-old FIDE Master Christian Gian Carlo Arca achieved a significant milestone by clinching his third IM norm, necessary for the International Master title, despite needing further wins to reach the required 2400-rating.
Key Points
Michael Concio Jr. and Pau Bersamina won their matches in the eighth round, keeping them in the race for the title with 6.5 points each.
They are half a point behind the co-leaders Evgeny Romanov and Ang Ern Jie Anderson.
Christian Gian Carlo Arca achieved his third IM norm, bringing him closer to the International Master title.
Arca needs to reach a 2400-rating to fully earn the IM title, currently standing at 2311.2.
