Cebu's Young Chess Talents Shine at National Juniors Championships
Source: news.source.cebudailynews_inquirer
Young chess players from Cebu demonstrated exceptional skills at the 2025 Philippine National Juniors Chess Championships held at GMall Cebu, securing top positions in various categories. Zenebie Tion from Medellin led the charge by winning the Under-10 girls rapid category and placing second in the Under-8 girls standard. Other notable performances included Maria Kristine Lavandero and Edelyn Vosotros from the University of Cebu, who achieved second and third places in the Under-20 girls blitz, among other successes.
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Cebu's young chess players excelled at the 2025 Philippine National Juniors Chess Championships.
Zenebie Tion from Medellin won the Under-10 girls rapid and was runner-up in the Under-8 girls standard.
Maria Kristine Lavandero and Edelyn Vosotros from the University of Cebu secured second and third places in the Under-20 girls blitz.
John David Coming from Sogod took second place in the Under-12 boys blitz.
Ellysa Therese Margaux Maru achieved second place in the Under-10 girls standard.
John Dave Lavandero from the University of Cebu finished sixth in the Under-20 boys standard.
