3 chess masters to hold simul in Dagupan City on Sunday – The Manila Times

FIDE Master (FM) Robert Suelo Jr. will hold simultaneous exhibition matches against select students and Pangasinan residents on Sunday, May 21, at the SM Dagupan Event Center in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

Suelo, the 1996 Philippine Juniors champion, will be joined by National Master (NM) Gefer Imbuido and NM Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. in the chess simul organized by San Fabian Chess Club president Atty. Reddy Ceralde Balarbar.

"We're excited.The students are eager to meet and play FM Robert Suelo Jr. and the two other national masters in a simul," said Balarbar, who is also the legal adviser of the Hermano Chess Club.

The event was supported by Pozorrubio Vice Mayor Ernesto Salcedo, Cayetano Garcia, Allen Garcia, SM Prime Holdings Inc. and the Pangasinan Association of Chess Executives and Retirees.

National Arbiter Glenn Hullana Garcia said that among the early participants in the chess simul are Hannah Aquino, Joash Aquino, Stanley Eclarino, Khamea Hermogino, Althea Echon, Edlyn Jianme Echon Ednave and Ericka Ordizo.

The 3rd Pangasinan Invitational Executive Chess Cup FIDE 2200 and below rapid tournament will also get going on Sunday after the simul.

Lawyer Rodolfo Enrique "Rudy" Rivera, Dr. Fred Paez, Robert Racasa and Arnel Espiritu have signified their intention to join the one-day executive chessfest that offers P10,000 cash prize plus trophy to the champion. For inquiries, call 0966-6390337.

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