Dableo and Garcia also wound up with eight points but Elorta took the championship after the tiebreaks. Elorta also topped the Open events in Ilagan, Isabela, won in Toril, Davao twice and ruled the other Torre Cup hosted by PECA or a group of chess-playing executives. But lack of funds forced Elorta to withdraw from the semifinals of the SEAG qualifier in Iloilo this weekend. I think he’s capable of winning a medal, maybe a gold in the SEAG with his skill,” said de Guzman. Dableo wound up second while Garcia third in the rapid while FM Mari Joseph Turqueza and Jose Aquino, Jr. ended up second and third, respectively, in the blitz behind Reyes.

Source: Philippine Star May 20, 2019 08:25 UTC