Coach NM Gerald Ferriol finished seventh at the 16th Kamatyas FIDE Open Chess Tournament

Coach NM Gerald Ferriol finished seventh at the 16th Kamatyas FIDE Open Chess Tournament

COACH GERALD FERRIOL

Coach Gerald Ferriol

9/17/20263 min read

Binan Chess Association Officers: Treasurer Billy Pura and President NM Gerald Ferriol

Coach NM Gerald Ferriol finished seventh at the 16th Kamatyas FIDE Open Chess Tournament on August 02, 2025 at the Vista Mall, Sta Rosa, Laguna. He witnessed a remarkable performance with an impressive score of 5.5/7 together with IM Paulo Bersamina, IM Emmanuel Garcia and IM Ricardo De Guzman and secured the higher tiebreak. He defeated 5 strong opponents namely the French Cobi Francisco, Gio Troy Ventura, Zeus Alexsis Paglinawan, Samantha Babol Umayan and WIM Antonette San Diego (Philippine Women Team).

Throughout the tournament, Coach Ferriol's style was both dynamic and classic, exhibiting a mastery of opening theories and endgame tactics that impressed spectators and peers alike. His reputation as a veteran coach and tactician shone through, as he demonstrated time and again the intricate artistry of the game.

Coach Gerald played Ne7+ Black will either checkmate or queenless.

In the 3rd round, Black (Coach Gerald) played Kf7, taking advantage of Concio's <15 seconds time left instead of Kh8= and lost the game.

With an interesting position against IM Ricardo De Guzman.

Coach Gerald played the brilliant Rxf7!! Nxe5 Qf4 g5 Rxe7+! +-

With an overwhelming position against WIM San Diego. Coach Gerald played Qa3!?.

Tournament link: https://s2.chess-results.com/tnrWZ.aspx?lan=1&art=2&rd=7&SNode=S0&tno=1227228

The Top 10 in the 16th Kamatyas FIDE Open Chess Tournament

  • Champion: IM Michael Concio – ₱30,000 + Trophy

  • 2nd Place: FM Mark Jay Bacojo - P10,000 + trophy

  • 3rd Place: IM Chito Garma - P7,000 + trophy

  • 4th Place: GM Daniel Quizon - P5,000 + medal

  • 5th Place: IM Barlo Nadera - P2,000 + medal

  • 6th Place: GM Rogelio Antonio Jr - P2,000 + medal

  • 7th Place: NM Gerald Ferriol - P2,000 + medal

  • 8th Place: IM Paulo Bersamina - P2,000 + medal

  • 9th Place: IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia - P2,000 + medal

  • 10th Place: IM Ricardo De Guzman - P2,000 + medal

Thanks to organizers (Kamatyas), all the players, guardians, Vista Mall management and staffs for this great tournament opportunity to show up our chess skills to everyone.

Chess has always been more than just a game to us; it is a journey of self-discovery, a test of character, and a source of endless fascination and joy.

Thanks for reading and good luck to our chess and life journey.

by Coach Gerald Ferriol