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Simul Sensations Bernardino's Chess Mastery on Full Display in Santo Tomas, Pangasinan

As the sun rose over the bustling town of Santo Tomas, Pangasinan, anticipation filled the air. Arena Grandmaster Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr., one of the Philippines' most renowned chess players, was set to put his skills to the test in a 20-board simultaneous chess exhibition match on February 10, 2025.

A Day of Chess Excellence

The event marked the beginning of the Mayor Dickerson Dauz Villar chess festival and coincided with the town's 117th founding anniversary. Bernardino faced off against 19 formidable opponents from Santo Tomas, Pangasinan, in a testament to the power of chess in bringing people together.

A Balance of Wins, Draws, and Losses

After an intense day of chess, Bernardino emerged with a respectable record 13 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. His impressive performance left onlookers in awe, showcasing his mastery over the board.

Bernardino's Thoughts

When asked about his experience in Santo Tomas, Bernardino expressed admiration for the town's youth and senior players, praising their enthusiasm and love for the game. I was impressed by our chess players' enthusiasm and love for chess, he said, crediting National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) director Judge Gonzalo Mapili for inviting him to hold the simul.

Notable Matches

Bernardino's day was marked by notable matches against Ronald Joy Medina, Alex Quibilan, and Fernando Gazmen, all of which ended in deadlocks. However, he did lose to Rene Elias, Juan Fernandez, Rene Mangala, and Cliff Aggasid Jr., demonstrating the competitive spirit of the event.

Future Engagements

Bernardino's impressive performance was not a one-off achievement. He is set to represent the country at the Melbourne International Open 2025 on April 7-14 and the Sydney International Open 2025 on April 23-27 in Australia.

Simul Experience

In January 2025, Bernardino held a 12-board simul in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, posting an impressive 11-win and 1-loss record. His experience in Santo Tomas only adds to his already impressive credentials as a chess master.

Support for the Event

The Mayor Dickerson Dauz Villar chess festival received support from notable figures, including Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines national past president Engr. Allan Anthony Alvarez, Engr. Eric Fernandez, Engr. Analyn Carig Fernandez, Henry Calacday, National Master Romeo Alcodia, Candidate Master Genghis Imperial, Rod Sulit, and James Henry Calacday.

Santo Tomas A Town of Achievements

As the event came to a close, attendees couldn't help but feel proud of their town's achievements. Santo Tomas holds two Guinness world records the longest line of tables (6 kilometers) set on April 2, 2017, and the longest barbecue line of 3.8 kilometers of interconnected grills set on Feb. 11, 2008, where 3,500 cooks grilled 93,540 pieces of corn.

Conclusion

The simultaneous chess exhibition match in Santo Tomas, Pangasinan was a resounding success, showcasing Bernardino's mastery over the board and his ability to connect with chess enthusiasts from all walks of life. As he prepares for future engagements, it is clear that Bernardino's name will continue to be synonymous with excellence in the world of chess.

Key Takeaways

Arena Grandmaster Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr.'s simultaneous chess exhibition match in Santo Tomas, Pangasinan was a thrilling event that brought together chess enthusiasts from all ages.
Bernardino's impressive performance included 13 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses against 19 formidable opponents.
The event marked the beginning of the Mayor Dickerson Dauz Villar chess festival and coincided with the town's 117th founding anniversary.
Bernardino will represent the country at the Melbourne International Open 2025 and the Sydney International Open 2025 in Australia.

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