Paragua rules national bullet chess finals

MANILA, Philippines – When Grandmaster Mark Paragua is around nobody comes close

The 36-year-old Paragua, the first Filipino to breach the Elo 2600 barrier, finished 4.5 points ahead of International Master Paulo Bersamina in the 16-man field composed of winners of the 10-leg qualifiers and the country's best speed chess players. After settling in the Big Apple, Paragua is contemplating on returning home with his family and rejoining the Philippine team which he represented in 2 World Cups and 4 Chess Olympiads.

Probing the strength of rising stars and veteran players, also took part and won the 10th NBC Arena and SPEC and CA’s Life Arena on Wednesday and Thursday. On May 29, Paragua placed second to GM Rogelio"Joey" Antonio in the 1st Baby Uno Chess Challenge.

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