Canino, San Diego score big wins in Asean chessfest
The Manila Times · 11/5/2026, 7:17:54 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.SINACABAN, Misamis Oriental - A 20-move squeaker against a foreign rival sprung back to life the Mindanaoan girl's dream of becoming the country's second female chess grandmaster.The 18-year-old Woman International Master Ruelle Canino from Cagayan de Oro City, after incurring her first loss in the second round at the hands of fellow Filipina WIM Marie Antoinette San Diego, rebounded with back-to-back wins, including a short work over Woman FIDE Master Kun Fang of Singapore, to remain in contention for the outright Woman Grandmaster (WFM) title among the rewards at stake in the women's section of the week-long 7th Asean Individual Chess Championships, using the international standard time control of one hour, 30 minutes and 30 seconds increment.Canino, who also defeated local girl Kate Nicole Ordizo in the first round and Mongoljin Davaadorj of Mongolia in the third round clashes with WIM Shakira Devi Herfesa of India in the 5th round, (Thursday, 4:30 PM) at the AMORPA Adventure Park.Handling white in a…