2008 Sydney International Open Chess Updates! GM Antonio and 5 other Filipinos in hot start

by Pisak

GM Joey Antonio, NM Joseph De Ramos, NM Ramon Manan-og, Catherine Perena, Sherily Cua, and Kimberly Jane Cunanan hurdle their first round assignments of the 2008 Sydney International Open Chess Championship in New South Wales, Australia.

GM Zhang Zhong (2617) of Singapore who also surpassed his round 1 tormentor is the tournament’s top seed. read full story >>>