Filipino Chess Grandmaster Joey Antonio Secures Fourth Place at 2025 Doeberl Cup in Canberra
Source: news.source.sunstar
Filipino Grandmaster Rogelio 'Joey' Antonio Jr. finished fourth in the Premier Division of the 2025 O2C Doeberl Cup Chess Championships held in Canberra, Australia. Antonio scored 6.5 points, tying with other grandmasters before being placed fourth after tiebreaks. The event, which took place from April 17 to 21, saw Indian GM Guha Mitrabha as the winner. Antonio dedicated his performance to his family, friends, and God, and is set to compete next in the Sydney International Open and the FIDE World Seniors Chess Championships.
Key Points
Rogelio 'Joey' Antonio Jr. finished fourth in the 2025 O2C Doeberl Cup in Canberra with 6.5 points.
Antonio tied for third to fifth place with other grandmasters but was placed fourth after tiebreaks.
Indian GM Guha Mitrabha won the tournament with 7.5 points, followed by Indian GM Das Sayantan with 7.0 points.
Antonio dedicated his performance to his family, friends, and God.
Filipino IM Jose Efren Bagamasbad finished 35th with 4.0 points in the same tournament.
The event was supported by various Philippine organizations and individuals.
Antonio and Bagamasbad are scheduled to compete next in the Sydney International Open and the FIDE World Seniors Chess Championships.
