Concio wins 1st Bangkok Summer Intl Chess Open

Filipino International Master Michael Concio Jr. won the premier standard title at the 1st Bangkok Summer International Chess Open in Thailand on Wednesday.

Concio dominated by winning all nine of his games, including victories over Grandmasters Daniel Quizon from the Philippines and Sayantan Das from India.

His other wins included players from Hong Kong, Myanmar, the United States, and Latvia, showcasing his exceptional skill across various opponents.

Concio finished two points ahead of second-place Babu Nithin from India and third-place Sayantan Das, solidifying his victory.

Daniel Quizon secured fourth place with 6.5 points after a tiebreaker win over Russian FIDE Master Alexander Chernyavsky.

This triumph capped off a successful tournament for the Philippines, as Quizon had previously won both the rapid and blitz sections earlier in the week.

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