At A Glance
- Wunderkind Ruelle Canino is up for another tough task as she banners the Far Eastern University chess team in the 2024 Bangkok Open at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa in Thailand starting Saturday, April 13.
Wunderkind Ruelle Canino is up for another tough task as she banners the Far Eastern University chess team in the 2024 Bangkok Open at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa in Thailand starting Saturday, April 13.
Canino, 16, who recently ruled the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan, will headline the Tamaraws in the weeklong tournament where rising players around the globe are set to compete.
The Cagayan de Oro pride aims to have a splendid performance in the tilt as she eyes to earn points and get promoted as a Woman International Master.
Canino will spearhead the chess squad alongside Mary Joy Tan, Mhage Gerrialou Sebastian, Bea Mendoza, Jasmine Rizalyn Tejada, Shaina Magne Romanillos, Vic Glysen Derotas, Lemuel Jay Adena, Franklin Lloyd Andes, Ritchie James Abeleda, Zeus Paglinawan, Samantha Umayan, Kate Nicole Ordizo, Bea Mendoza, Zeus Paglinawan, Arleah Cassandra Sapuan and April Joy Claros.
Canino became one of the youngest to top the women’s championship after beating WIM Jan Jodilyn Fronda in the matchup which was tagged as “Battle of Women Masters” last month.
She will also join the Nationals in the FIDE World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary in September.