Arjay Co is 12U champ of "Future Grandmasters" chess competition
04 Jan 2024
Ateneo de Manila Junior High School chess wizard Arjay Co (7-Andlauer) emerged as 12U champion of the Battle of Future Grandmasters chess competition held from 9 to 10 December 2023 at Estancia Mall in Pasig City. He had a record of eight wins, one draw, and no losses, besting 66 other participants in a nine-round battle under a time control of 15 minutes plus five seconds increment. Arjay is a member of the AJHS chess varsity under coaches Ildefonso Datu, Luffe Magdalaga, and International Master (IM) Jem Garcia.