GM Mark Paragua wins the PSC Cup in Manila

 
The Philippine Sports Commission Cup International Chess Championship was held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines, on January 14–20, 2013.

70 players from six countries, including eight Grandmasters, competed in the 9-round Swiss open.

Local star GM Mark Paragua emerged sole winner of the tournament after drawing GM Rogelio Jr Antonio in the final round to conclude the race with 7,5/9 points.

The 20-years old FM Haridas Pascua had a fantastic run to be even with Paragua after the penultimate round, but the late defeat against GM John Paul Gomez left him on the shared second place.

The prize fund was US$30,000 with the top prizes being US$ 6,000, US$ 4,000, US$ 3,000, US$ 2,000 and US$ 1,500.

Final standings (top 20):

1 GM PARAGUA Mark PHI 2519 – 7.5
2 FM PASCUA Haridas PHI 2386 – 7
3 GM GOMEZ John Paul PHI 2520 – 7
4 IM NOLTE Rolando PHI 2460 – 6.5
5 GM RAKHMANOV Aleksandr RUS 2612 – 6.5
6 GM ANTONIO Rogelio Jr PHI 2541 – 6.5
7 FM MUNKHGAL Gombosuren MGL 2372 – 6
8 ABELGAS Roel PHI 2170 – 6
9 GM LAYLO Darwin PHI 2491 – 6
10 GM BITOON Richard PHI 2411 – 6
11 FM SEGARRA Randy PHI 2311 – 5.5
12 IM GUNDAVAA Bayarsaikhan MGL 2522 – 5.5
13 NOURI Hamed PHI 2350 – 5.5
14 ELORTA David PHI 2343 – 5.5
15 GM BARBOSA Oliver PHI 2574 – 5.5
16 IM NADERA Barlo A. PHI 2392 – 5.5
17 ABASOLO Silverio PHI 0 – 5.5
18 TOLENTINO Rustum PHI 2364 – 5.5
19 IM SENADOR Emmanuel PHI 2329 – 5.5
20 IM GARMA Chito PHI 2326 – 5.5
21 IM DIMAKILING Oliver PHI 2427 – 5.5