Someone sent me nice photos from some of Marikina Chess Federation's activities. Astonished and impressed with the build up of their chess plaza, I believe the people behind their progress should be commended! Small steps towards bigger success!
I don't know any of you guys there but I hope you can share your experiences here in Cavite where a generalized chess development is hindered because of individual differences... tsk tsk!
Here are the pictures:
"Simul" Chess Exhibition by National Master Rudy Ibanez
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by GM Eugene Torre and Marikina Vice Mayor Marion Andres
Ceremonial Palm-print on plaster by Asia's First Grandmaster Eugene Torre
The hopefuls in the simul
Giant chess pieces are made of high grade plastic and are light weight even a 4 yr old can carry it. 
Giant Chess pieces imported from Village Chess Shop, Thompson st. Greenwich,NYC, National master Rudy Ibanez and former Philippine Chess Federation Director Bu Sanchez trying out the pieces
National Master Rudy Ibanez and former Philippine Chess Federation Director Bu Sanchez
Opening rites of Marikina Chessplaza was witnessed by International Master Chito Garma and National Master Rudy Ibanez and supported by the Marikina City Council 
GM Eugene recognition rites at Marikina Chessplaza July 1,2007For future photos from Marikina Chess Feeration, please visit Best Pandesal and Chess .
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