Former San Sebastian College-Recoletos varsity chess player Louie Salvador topped the FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament held in celebration of the 46th birthday of National Master Marlon Bernardino on Saturday, August 5, at the Open Kitchen Food Hall, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong City. Bayanihan Chess Club legal counsel head Atty.Rodolfo Enrique 'Rudy' Rivera and Jessie Villasin; NM Robert Suelo Jr. and Mimi Casas of Open Kitchen; and Jhune Dultra and Engr. Allan Anthony Alvarez make the traditional ceremonial moves to usher in the start of the 46th Birthday Celebration of NM Marlon Bernardino FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament at the Open Kitchen Food Hall, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong City on Saturday, August 5. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSalvador finished the seven-round tournament with a perfect 7.0 points, tied for first place with National Master Cedric Kahlel Abris. Salvador, who pocketed the P10,000 top prize, scored victories over Elizah Munice Bandejas, Kayla Lorraine Aurelio, Woman FIDE Master Allaney Jia Doroy, Arena FIDE Master Ritchie James Abeleda, Adrian Othniel Yulo, National Master Srihaan Poddar and FIDE Master David Elorta.
