source: Marlon Bernardino | abs-cbnnews.com

Grandmaster (GM) Mark Paragua will try to extend his winning streak when he begins his campaign in the 2009 Asian Indoor Games chess competition on Friday in Hanoi, Vietnam.

“I hope I can perform well in the Asian Indoor Games chess competition,” said Paragua after paying a courtesy call to Manila Sports Council chairman Niño dela Cruz at the Manila City hall last Wednesday.

The 25-year-old wood pusher is coming off a successful run in the inaugural Governor Amado Espino Open Chess Cup last week in Lingayen, Pangasinan where he posted 6 wins and a draw.

Joining Paragua in the country’s campaign in Asian Indoor Games are World Chess Cup bound GM Rogelio “Joey” Antonio, Jr, (Men’s competition) and Woman Fide Masters Catherine Perena and Sherily Cua (Women’s competitions).

The delegation chief is Wilfredo “Willie” Abalos, executive director of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines under the leadership of its president Prospero Pichay Jr. and Secretary-General Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino Jr.

The RP chess team was scheduled to fly to Vietnam Thursday morning.

The Asian Indoor Games will run from October 30 up to November 8.

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