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Pinay beats German in World Jrs Chess

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08/11/2011

 

 

MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City bet Woman National Master (WNM) Janelle Mae Frayna defeated Woman Fide Master (WFM) Diana Hannes of Germany to remain in contention in the 50th World Junior and 29th Junior Girls Chess Championships in South India.

 

 

 

Frayna, from Legazpi City, Albay, defeated Hannes in the 8th round using the advantageous white pieces in the tournament organized by the All-India Chess Federation and sanctioned by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

Chess coach GM Jayson Gonzales is confident that Frayna can earn a title norm in India chess meet.

"Hope mahawakan ni Janelle Mae ang momentum para sa posibleng title norms," he said.

However, Manila’s FIDE Master (FM) Mari Joseph "MJ" Turqueza dropped his 8th-round match to International Master (IM) Milos Roganovic of Serbia. – by Marlon Bernardino