Lapu Lapu September Tournament

Bryll John Arellano (Champion)

Among Bacolod's rising stars,  Bryll John Arellano(photo) who now lives in  Lapu Lapu City, has just won the September Chess Tournament last Saturday, Sept. 23, near the Barangay Gun-Ob Elementary School, Lapu Lapu City, Philippines. After an amazing streak of 4 wins, Arellano finally drew his game against Michael Henry Infante, to take the crown of the 5-round Swiss event. Perhaps Arellano's most notable feat in the tournament was his win against two-time Lapu Lapu Monthlies Champion, Ariel Joseph Abellana who had to be contented in 6th place, after the tournament. The tournament only required 1st to 6th places. In second place is Lemuel Montero, one of Lapu Lapu's most solid players ever produced, and in third place is Michael Henry Infante, another notable chess player in the city. The 4th and 5th places were taken by Neil Amores and J. Abrantes respectively. 

The September edition of the Lapu Lapu tournament was sponsored by the Lapu Lapu Chess Club and the Barangay Gun-Ob local government. Once again, the author of this blog would like to thank Jun Olis and to the "silent" heroes who have made this event possible