tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14539885.post115663756195394430..comments2023-09-30T18:56:06.919+09:00Comments on The Closet Grandmaster: Excellent Results for PinoysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14539885.post-1156699699687793942006-08-28T02:28:00.000+09:002006-08-28T02:28:00.000+09:00Roland Salvador misses the norm as early as the 7t...Roland Salvador misses the norm as early as the 7th round due to lack of GM-titled opponent (he needed 3) his 2nd round loss to Ivan Tomba, somewhat hindered his GM-norm campaign. Another loss against GM Dervishi in round 8 dash his hope of earning some rating points ( 3 norms must be supplemented with a 2500 elo rating for the title to be awarded), IM Wesley So also needs to break the 2400 barrier to get that IM title (its just a matter of time). IM Gonzales just needed one more GM norm, while IM Dableo and IM Dimakiling have nailed a piece, I thought IM Barcenilla just needed to increase his rating to 2500 to be a full pledge GM. Rico Mascarinas i believe also has a GM norm, Wesley So almost have snatched the norm had he beaten GM Dao in their round 9 game in 3rd DATO Chess Open.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com