Celebrating the Players Behind the Winning Moves
OZAMIZ CITY- The awarding ceremony highlighted the achievements of competitors who made their mark in the championship's different categories. In the Open division, India's International Master Anuj Shrivatri claimed the overall title with seven points after nine rounds, finishing ahead of Vietnam's Grandmaster Nguyen Duc Hoa, who earned 6.5 points. Filipino FIDE Master Nouri Alekhine secured third place with six points, giving the host country a place among the tournament's leading finishers. The final standings reflected the depth of competition among players representing different chess federations
Different Formats, More Champions to Recognize
Beyond the standard Open competition, the championship also featured Women's, Blitz, and Rapid events, each testing a different aspect of competitive chess. Herfesa Shafira Devi of Indonesia topped the Women's standard division with eight points out of nine, while Satria Duta Cahaya of Indonesia won the men's Blitz event with 8.5 points out of nine. In the Women's Blitz category, Vietnam's Hoang Thi Bao Tram finished first with eight points. These results gave the awarding program several achievements to recognize, extending the celebration beyond the main Open title.
A Memorable Finish for Ozamiz's International Chess Gathering
The Rapid division added another Filipino victory to the championship results, with Jan Emmanuel Garcia taking the men's title after scoring 6.5 points in seven rounds. Vietnam's Hoang Thi Bao Tram also completed an impressive run by winning the Women's Rapid competition with the same score, adding another gold medal to her Blitz achievement. The championship, held at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Recreational and Aquamarine Park (AMORAP) in Ozamiz City, brought together players from multiple federations for several days of competition. Its conclusion gave participants and organizers an opportunity to recognize the dedication, discipline, and accomplishments behind the tournament's results.
