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Filipino American Wesley So defends Fischer Random championship in Iceland

Filipino American Grandmaster Wesley So is all set to defend his World Fischer Random Chess Championship title when the 2022 edition of one of the four world championship events officially recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) begins on October 25 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Filipinos in world chess meet: Hall of Famer Eugene Torre, US Chess Champion Wesley...

Filipinos in world chess - Hall of Famer Eugene Torre and three-time United States Chess Champion Wesley So - patriotically traded praises on the occasion of the former’s induction into the World Chess Hall of Fame held during the opening of the 2022 U.S. Chess Championships where So is defending his title.

1st Asian, Filipino Grandmaster Eugene Torre enters World Chess Hall of Fame

Filipino Grandmaster (GM)Eugene Torre of the Philippines has been approved for entry into the World Chess Hall of Fame by the World Chess Federation (FIDE), making him the first man from Asia to receive the honor.

Wesley So among World’s Highest-Paid eSports players

Filipino-born chess Grandmaster Wesley So is among the 15 World's Highest-Earning eSports Players of 2020.
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Filipinos claim 5 divisions at Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Thailand

FIDE International Master Daniel Quizon led the Philippine chess team's winning streak at the Blitz games of the 4th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Thailand. The strong Philippine team showing follows the recent medal...
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Filipino Singer Sofronio Vasquez Makes History as The Voice USA Season...

Sofronio Vasquez made history by dominating the 26th season of The Voice USA and becoming the first-ever Filipino and Asian to win the mainstream...