Joseph Sanchez of the Phillipines just earned a GM norm. Special thanks to Hector Santos (http://pinoychess.informe.com/) for bringing it to our attention.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Joseph Sanchez earns GM norm
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Nice job Joseph. Good luck!
Congratulations Grandmaster Joseph Sanchez.
What is most notable of your achievement is that you did it on your own, with your own talent, without paying out Campo and Abundo.
With those two crooks finally out, Philippine chess is exploding with talents!
This report is incorrect. The GM norm is only Joseph Sanchez’ first. I spoke with him myself to verify.
bobby ang