MANILA, Philippines – Pinoy young chess master Bince Rafael Operiano was hailed champion of the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 4 to 12, 2022.
The 9-year-old boy from Busac town in Oas, Albay is truly a chess prodigy, when he defeated great players from all over Asia and brought home the gold.
He qualified for the Thailand tournament when he won the National Youth and Schools Chess Championship Grand Finals Boys Under 9 Category in September 2022. It was held in the Dapitan City Cultural Complex in Zamboanga del Norte.
Bince’s father, Benrose, was asking for financial support online to help fund his son’s training. With his latest achievement, Ben posted an update on Facebook to thank his son’s trainers. He wrote, “6.5 out of 9 round final. Salamat po Lord, Maam Tessie Relleve and Coach Trainer Archie Haig sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa anak ko, salamat po talaga.”
Earlier, Albay Vice-Governor Edcel Lagman Jr. sent his well-wishes to the chess prodigy. He said he hopes the young boy will be granted financial incentives and support by the local government of Oas.
— Sally, The Summit Express
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| Bince Rafael Operiano bags gold in the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand | Photo Courtesy: Benrose Operiano |
The 9-year-old boy from Busac town in Oas, Albay is truly a chess prodigy, when he defeated great players from all over Asia and brought home the gold.
He qualified for the Thailand tournament when he won the National Youth and Schools Chess Championship Grand Finals Boys Under 9 Category in September 2022. It was held in the Dapitan City Cultural Complex in Zamboanga del Norte.
Bince’s father, Benrose, was asking for financial support online to help fund his son’s training. With his latest achievement, Ben posted an update on Facebook to thank his son’s trainers. He wrote, “6.5 out of 9 round final. Salamat po Lord, Maam Tessie Relleve and Coach Trainer Archie Haig sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa anak ko, salamat po talaga.”
Earlier, Albay Vice-Governor Edcel Lagman Jr. sent his well-wishes to the chess prodigy. He said he hopes the young boy will be granted financial incentives and support by the local government of Oas.
— Sally, The Summit Express
