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| Oct-12-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Hi Rolly,
Noted the tentative sked in later part of Nov. Hope magtapat yung skeds. Will lookout for final skeds... |
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| Oct-23-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Ayos eto, from Resty's chesswindows :
Thursday, October 22, 2009
GM Mark Paragua tries to break Guinness simul chess world record dubbed as "1 vs 600: Beat the Mark"
PHOTO shown (from left to right) Albert Rivera, RP and US Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr., Robert Racasa, GM Mark Paragua, Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary for Sports and Wellness Ms. Cynthia Carrion and Noli Cruz during a courtesy call of the organizing group Touch of Gold Enterprises at the Department of Tourism in T. M. Kalaw, Manila. By: Marlon Bernardino
Mark Paragua, the first Filipino to reach super grandmaster status, aims to put the Philippines in the world chess map once again as he tries to break the Guinness simultaneous chess world record on December 27 to 28, 2009. The two-day event will be held at the historic Ninoy Aquino Stadium or San Andres Gymnasium in Manila. “The ultimate test for mind and body endurance dubbed as “1 vs. 600: Beat the MARK” will pit the young grandmaster against 600 players at the same time. There will also be 400 reserves for a total of 1,000 opposing players present during the event.” Said journalist Noli Sangil Cruz. The current record is held by Iranian GM Morteza Mahjoob, who faced 500 opponents simultaneously last August 13, 2009 at the Engelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran. The Guinness World Record for the largest number of simultaneous games played in a single session was initially set in 1996 Swedish Grandmaster Ulf Anderson, who took on 310 opponents. This record was broken in 2004 by British IM Andrew Martin, author of many of our openings training DVDs. Martin played against 321 opponents, scoring 294 wins, 26 draws and 1 loss for a winning percentage of 95.64%. In August 2005 GM Susan Polgar played against 350 players simultaneously at the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Finally, in February this year, Bulgarian GM Kiril Georgiev played a simultaneous exhibition against 360 opponents before broke by Morteza. Paragua’s second/ trainer will be Asia’s First GM Eugene Torre and World Chess Cup bound GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio Jr. in the event organized by Touch of Gold Enterprises in close cooperation with the Department of Tourism, Manila Sports Council (MASCO) Chairman Niño dela Cruz, City of Manila, Filway Marketings Inc. CEO/ President Hector "Chito" Tagaysay and Meralco Chess Club. Wilfredo “Willie” Abalos of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) will head the list of International arbiters (IA) that includes Gene Poliarco, national masters Erwin Carag and Elias Lao along with RP six-time executive champion Dr. Jenny Mayor. For inquiries, you can call or text mobile no. 0919 849 3648 for complete details. |
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Oct-24-09
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| obientag: <GM Macky> kamusta na classmate? hope u still rememeber me together with paulo delmundo. it was 17 yrs ago...teacher natin si NM antonio calvo. God Bless nga pala sa attempt mo to break the world record. I know u can do it. regards pala sa tatay ric mo. more power and success sa career mo. |
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| Oct-27-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Hello GM Macmac,
Congratulations on your latest triumph in the recent Gov Espino chess event in Pangasinan! Hope your
recovery back to 2600+ level continues!
Also hope matuloy ang qualifiers sa Asian Indoors! |
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Oct-27-09
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| spawn2: <rjsolcruz>
I will definitely take time to be part of GM Mac mac's simul this November! Please reserve one slot for me: ) |
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| Oct-29-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Mabuti naman, I was making rounds of chess sites and read in Susan Polgar's site where she cites abs cbn news / NM Marlon article that Mark joined the Asian Indoors team to Vietnam, They should have left yesterday, the competition starts today! All the best GMs Mark, Joey,Darwin and Jayson and other qualifiers! |
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| Nov-02-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Kaya pa yan on the individual rapid GM Macmac! |
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| Nov-09-09 |
| kolob2009: how to join 1 vs 600 chess games of GM Mark? thanks |
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Nov-10-09
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| spawn2: <gmmark>
hope matuloy talaga ang Break the Mark " 1 vs 600". It will be a good way to promote chess and also promote yourself. Kailangan na magsimulang mag jogging since based on my estimate more than 40 km ang lalakarin mo for that simul! |
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| Nov-12-09 |
| rjsolcruz: Cainta, Philippines
I have the honor to announce that the 4th fund-raising simul will push through as planned on Nov 28, 9am at MERALCO, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. As planned, GM Mark "The Big Mac" Paragua will share his God-given chess talent to make a joyful Christmas for our physically handicapped bro's of the RP Paralympics Chess Team. As planned, entry fee is P500 per board. And the early birds are:
1 Spawn2 of BW
2 Rolly of MERALCO Chess Club
3 Darryl of MERALCO Chess Club
4 Pau of MERALCO Chess Club
5 Rudy of PARA
Aside from the donations that the PARA are getting, very thankful din sila sa chance na makalaro with GMs. Sabi nga nila ay kahit walang ibigay sa kanila ay OK lang. Gusto lang nilang ma-praktis. Regarding naman sa chess set donation for them from the proceeds of the GM jayson simul last Oct, I have already bought the standard chess set for Alexis at yung 6 naman for the blinds and partially blinds ay na-order ko na sa Paete. It will be the 12 x 12 narra set pero lalagyan ng butas ang mga squares at may pang-tusok ang mga pieces! The shops normally sells these types in pocket size sets, so this is specially made. I just hope na mai-deliver dito before Nov 28 or else sa Dec 12 Christmas Cup na lang ang turn-over. Ang nakakatuwa dito ay si GM pa mismo ang unang nag-text sa akin kahapon at nagtatanong kung kelan itong fund-raising simul. We personally talked sa Pichay Cup pa at naalala pa nya! Iba talaga ang memory ng GM. |
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| Nov-13-09 |
| kolob2009: pde po malaman details, panu makasama sa list ng opponents for GM Mark's 1 vs 600? thanks |
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| Nov-19-09 |
| rjsolcruz: The Mark vs 600 willl not push through but The Mark for RP PARA will push through on Nov 28 at MERALCO. Entry fee is P500 and proceeds will go to our blind players of the RP Para Chess Team This is a good chance to play former SuperGM Mark and help at the same time. |
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| Nov-23-09 |
| rjsolcruz: GM PARAGUA SIMUL in MERALCO
6. JONAS SANTIAGO OF MERALCO
7. JC ANDAN OF MERALCO/ATENEO |
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| Nov-25-09 |
| rjsolcruz: gm paragua fund-raising simul on nov28:
9. edson gonzales of meralco
10. cielo kalaw of meralco
11. jerome saltorio of meralco
12. ? |
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| Nov-26-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Hi Rolly,
Sorry, can't make it this time. We have the DBAA BoscOlympics 2009 starting tomorrow at DB Makati among
Don Bosco Northern Luzon schools. My eldest is playing in basketball while the 2 younger sons playing chess, and I'm being asked by Teacher as 'arbiter' (baka Asst Coach ikako).It's like the Mount Olympus for Don Bosco teams. We hope to get some wins vs DB Makati and Mandaluyong this time in the various sports. Please pray for our CDBS student-athletes and contingent. |
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| Nov-27-09 |
| rjsolcruz: GM Paragua Simul for PARA
12. Francis Ching of PARA
13. Nanobrain of BW
The 8th was missing in the previous post,
8. Rhal Junior Sol Cruz of MCC Jrs/LSGH |
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| Nov-28-09 |
| rjsolcruz: Results of the Mark PARAgua para sa PARA Team Simul Match is 14 Wins and 2 Draws. The draws were from Ronnie Dellota of MERALCO and Alexis Elinon of RP PARA. There were 11 paying players plus the 5 from PARA Team. Ang PARA Team ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng nakiisa lalong lalo na kay GM Mark. Glory to God. I read in the Gospel that Jesus said that His brothers and sisters are those who do the will of His Father in Heaven. And Our Father's will is generally to love our neighbor. And I believe that taking time out to play and pay for this event whose proceeds are as advanced Christmas gift to the 5 PARA players who showed up is a manifestation of doing His will. |
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| Nov-30-09 |
| rjsolcruz: GM PARAgua PARA Simul
List of Donors:
Jr Players
1 Jerome Saltorio
2 Rhal Sol Cruz
3 Cielo Kalaw
4 Jaron Dellota
5 JC Andan
Sr Players
6 Ronnie Dellota
7 Spawn2
8 Jonas Santiago
9 Edson Gonzales
10 Rey Roden
11 Rolly Sol Cruz
PARA Players
12 Rudy Canonigo
13 Melchor Pizarrro
14 Abe Peligro
15 Alexis Elinon
16 Francis Cheng
But of course, the biggest donor is:
GM Mark PARAGUA |
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Nov-30-09
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| spawn2: GM Mark,
Thanks for the opportunity of playing against one of the pillars of Philippine Chess.. Good luck with your trip o the U.S. and hope when you comeback, its 2600 again ; ) |
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| Dec-11-09 |
| rjsolcruz: gm macky,
thanks for making yourself available on dec 19th for another simul. but this time, it will be purely for the children to go with the spirit of the season. i am working with taytay chess club and angono chess federation. venue na lang ang ipa-finalize, either in taytay gym or in meralco canteen. |
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Dec-11-09
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| wordfunph: <spawn2: <gmmark> hope matuloy talaga ang Break the Mark " 1 vs 600". It will be a good way to promote chess and also promote yourself. Kailangan na magsimulang mag jogging since based on my estimate more than 40 km ang lalakarin mo for that simul!> GM Mark sana tuloy coz i will join. Good luck! |
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| Dec-16-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Rolly / GM Mark,
See you this Sat am for the kiddies simul, nice of GM Mac to do this. He must have a special place in his heart for kiddies players. Some years back, he was our Wesley/Paolo/Stephen Rome child prodigy |
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| Dec-24-09 |
| pinoymaster77: Merry Christmas to GM Mark Paragua and family! |
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| Jan-15-10 |
| licuan: Mark, good thing you did not continue playing chess aggressively. There is more life outside CHESS . . . . Mula nong madawit pangalan mo sa game fixing, dinibdib mo talaga. Grabe! |
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Feb-07-10
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| spawn2: I wonder what happened to GM Mark's campaign in the U.S. Hope it was successful.. |
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