Filipina chess prodigy Kassie Nuñez took the solo lead in the girls’ Under-8 standard division at the 23rd ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championships in Penang, Malaysia.
Representing Bicol, Nuñez remained unbeaten with a perfect four points after defeating Vietnam’s Nguyen Minh Anh.
In the premier girls’ U16/18/20 combined division, Mhage Sebastian tied for second place with three others, trailing just half a point behind Woman FIDE Master Tran Le Vy.
In the premier U18/20 open section, Mark Jay Bacojo lost his solo lead after a defeat to Indonesian Fabian Gen Mariano, who took the top spot.
The Philippine team is supported by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines and the Philippine Sports Commission
Source: PhilNews24 | July 5, 2025
NUÑEZ DOMINATES IN 8-UNDER CHESS TOURNAMENT
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