International Master (IM) Angelo Young edged National Master Henry Roger Lopez in the tie-break to rule the "Dear Lola, Lolo and Apo" Grandparents Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Standing from left are third placer International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad, National Chess Federation of the Philippines director and tournament organizer Martin "Binky" Gaticales, International Master Angelo Abundo Young and seated, runner-up National Master Henry Roger Lopez. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOYoung finished the seven-round Swiss system event with 6.5 points in the rapid tournament sponsored by Araneta City and organized by National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) director Martin "Binky" Gaticales. The other six-pointers were International Master Barlo Nadera (4th), Noel Azuela (5th), FIDE Master David Elorta (6th), Jerry Areque (7th) and Richard Villaseran (8th). A total of 157 players competed in the one-day chess tournament.
