By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
Grandmaster Eugene Torre still sharp and deadly at 71, winning the 2023 Guam International Open Chess Tournament undefeated at the Dusit Beach Resort in Tumon recently.
The Hall of Famer and Asia’s first GM came out of retirement to dominate the field, finishing with perfect 9 points.
His victims were William Gunn, Daniel Combs, Cyle Sarmiento, Rudolph Soriano, Kohei Yonemitsu, Daniel Doria, Elmer Prudente, Kyle Garrison and Rogelio Orio.
“This victory is for my countryman,” said Torre.
Meanwhile, Louie Salvador edged Kahlel Abris via tiebreak after the two ended up tied with seven points apiece to rule a tourney sponsored by National Master Marlon Bernardino.
