FCPL Chess News

Rocky Pabalan picked up another championship finish after winning the FCPL September Active Chess Tournament at Reef Mall.

Pabalan, who won the July tournament and finished runner-up in August, had a perfect 6-out-of-6 slate and was a full point ahead of the field entering the final round. A short draw with Axel John Valerio in the seventh round sealed the title.

Paul Dargan of the UK settled for second place with six points, half a point behind the champion. Jumar Abo was third with five points, while Valerio was fourth also with five points. Valerio's father, Alexious, took the fifth spot with 4.5 points.

(photos to be published later)

Final round pairings

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