LET THE GAMES BEGIN

Vice Gov. Athena Bryana Tolentino (seated, right) and Woman International Master Assel Serikbay of Kazakhstan make the ceremonial opening moves of the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships at the Knights Templar Hotel in Tagaytay City on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Looking on are Tagaytay City Mayor Abraham Tolentino (second from left) and Asian Chess Federation executive board member Mehrdad Pahlevanzadeh (third from left) of Iran. To be held simultaneously with the prestigious 9-round Swiss system tournament are the Asian Juniors and Girls Rapid Chess and Blitz Chess Championships.