Philippine Chess Prodigy Christian Arca Nears International Master Title After Bangkok Draw
Source: news.source.sunstar
Christian Gian Carlo Arca, a 16-year-old Fide master from Panabo City, drew with fellow Filipino International Master Paulo Bersamina at the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2025. The draw brings Arca closer to his third and final IM norm, necessary for the International Master title. The event took place on April 19 at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok. Arca's performance has him tied for fifth place with 5.5 points, and he expressed optimism about securing the required norm in the remaining rounds.
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Christian Arca, a 16-year-old from Panabo City, drew with Paulo Bersamina in the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2025.
The draw was achieved in the seventh round using the King's Indian Defense and moved Arca closer to his third IM norm.
Arca is now in a six-way tie for fifth place with 5.5 points.
Arca needs one more draw to secure his third IM norm and is aiming for a potential Grandmaster norm.
Arca has previously earned IM norms in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Ha Long City, Vietnam.
