The Search for Future Negros Chess Masters tilt winners were announced by the provincial sports office on Sunday, July 17.
The winners of the 13-Under Boys were champion Jecuambs Cuambot of Escalante City, followed by John Paul Navarra of Murcia with Nietzche dela Guinson of Talisay City in third place.
The 13 and under Girls group had Roxanne Serrano of Bacolod City as champion followed Princess Jewel Dolar and Precious Jewel Dolar, both from Victoria’s City.
In the 17 and Under Boys category Karl Patrick Bardinas of San Enrique emerged as champion with runners-up Christiane Pelione and Mar Einre Abanco, both from Bacolod City.
Declared as the top three players for the 27 and Under Girls were Jamelin Ruth Lim from Bacolod City, Jasmine Atienza of Talisay City and Noriel Yzabelle Nabor of La Carlota City.
Governor Eugenio Lacson and Head of Sports Anthony Carlo Agustin handed certificates and cash awards to the top 10 Future Chess Masters. *