Son, the former world U10 champion, will take the lead after the
nation's top seeded GM Le Quang Liem withdrew from the SEA Games to take
part in the coming World Mind Games in China.
Viet Nam will take
part in seven of 18 chess categories in Myanmar, with Son shouldering
hopes for up to two gold medals in the men's international blitz and
rapid chess events. The Kien Giang GM ranked fourth at the blitz and
16th in rapid chess at this year's world championships.
Alongside Son, GMs Dao Thien Hai and Nguyen Duc Hoa will also take part in these events.
The draw for the chess events at the 27th SEA Games will be held December 11, Chess Tournament Manager U Kyaw Swe Win said.
In all, 121 players from eight ASEAN countries willjoin the SEA Games chess events at Zabuthiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw beginning on December 12.
Country
|
Entrants (Men)
|
Entrants (Women)
|
Total
|
Myanmar
|
15
|
8
|
23
|
Thailand
|
19
|
11
|
30
|
Indonesia
|
7
|
6
|
13
|
Laos
|
4
|
4
|
8
|
Vietnam
|
7
|
6
|
13
|
Malaysia
|
13
|
9
|
22
|
Singapore
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
Philippine
|
7
|
3
|
10
|
source: .27seagames2013.com
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PHILIPINNE UPDATED. Super Grandmaster and a sure gold medal winner, Wesley So, has been officially taken out from Philippine roster in the upcoming 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar next month.
POC-PSC SEA Games Task Force member Payl Ycasas confirmed that the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) sent letter informing the task force that 18 year old So has been removed from their roster of athletes.
