Monday, April 7, 2008

10th Dubai Open 2008














All eyes on the 14 year old and current Philippines no.1, GM Wesley So in the ongoing 10th Dubai Open. This is the first tournament GM So is competing since taking over the position as the country's top wood pusher. He won the first round and will play FM Xibin Wu next. Other Filipinos also playing are IM Sadorra, FM Molina, Jobannie Tabada, Ernesto Yap and Robert Arellano.



by Jobannie Tabada

Philippine No.1 GM Wesley So will join the 10th Dubai Open 2008 event along with Singapore-based IM Julio Catalino Sadorra, who is seeking his second GM norm.

GM So arrived with his father William in Dubai at 3:30 this morning, while Sadorra flew in at midnight. They were welcomed at the airport by a delegation from the Filipino Chess Players League-UAE, which consisted of Joey Tibertio, Emman Marbella, Jerry Lababo, Ernie Yap, Willie Laceste and Francis Aldeguer, along with Fide Ratings Administrator Casto "Toti" Abundo, who in coordination with the FCPL facilitated the visiting players' requirements in the UAE. Read Full Story

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