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ByFilipino chess prodigy Daniel Quizon fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a Grandmaster, securing the prestigious title and propelling the Philippines to a dominant 4-0 victory over Monaco in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad.The 20-year-old International Master from Dasmariñas, Cavite, defeated GM Igor Efimov in a 37-move King’s Indian duel, earning the necessary two rating points to surpass the 2500 plateau and achieve Grandmaster status.
The Philippines’ dominance extended beyond Quizon’s victory, as GM Julio Catalino Sadorra, IMs Pau Bersamina, and Jan Emmanuel Garcia also secured wins on boards one, three, and four, respectively. Quizon’s achievement inspired the women’s team, led by Shania Mae Mendoza, who defeated El Salvador, 4-0.Janelle Mae Frayna, Jan Jodilyn Fronda, and Bernadette Galas also contributed to the team’s success with decisive wins.
In the overall Open section, India maintained its dominance, defeating France, 3.5-0.5, to share the lead with seven other teams.
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