https://chessdailynews.com/the-ncfp-registered-wesley-so-for-rp-team/
https://chessdailynews.com/wesley-so-will-switch-federation-to-the-us/
https://chessdailynews.com/wesley-so-this-situation-is-taking-a-big-toll-on-me/
NCFP remains hopeful GM So will join PHL team in Olympiad
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines is still hoping that super grandmaster Wesley So will represent the Philippines in the 41st World Chess Olympiad slated Aug. 1-14 this year in Norway.
NCFP executive director Jayson Gonzales, also a grandmaster, said they are still waiting for the decision of the 20-year-old So who expressed his intention to join the US team as coach in the Norway Chess Olympiad.
”As of now, I have not received any official communication from Wesley’s family. Everything is only through social media, which we found out, is not true at all,” Gonzales said yesterday.
Gonzales said the participating countries have been given until July 1 to submit the composition of their teams in the tournament.
In a supposedly confidential email, So reportedly asked NCFP to release him to play for the United States.
“So has just asked to transfer to other federation and his citizenship is not included,” Gonzales said.
Gonzales said So can play for the Philippines while coaching the US Team in the World Chess Olympiad.
“It happened already before, just like the woman chess player of Colombia who also coached the North American team. Wesley can play for the Philippines and then coach the US team,” Gonzales said.
Aside from So, expected to represent the Philippines are grandmasters Julio Catalino Sadorra, GM Mark Paragua and Oliver Barbosa as well as the winner of the Battle of the GMs.
The women’s team will be represented by Cheradee Camacho, Jan Jodilyn Fronda and Janelle Mae Frayna.
Source: http://www.visayandailystar.com
This was what I wrote before:
Wesley offered (the NCFP) last year (in November) to represent the Philippines one last time at the upcoming Olympiad in Tromsø if the NCFP consents for him to switch federation immediately after the Olympiad.
This offer was not accepted (ignored). Therefore, Wesley had to follow proper FIDE procedures by filing the necessary paperwork, and not competing in official FIDE events for 2 years. Because of this, he will not be able to play for the Philippines in Norway.
Wesley made no deal with the U.S. Therefore, there can be zero expectation that the US will pay the 50,000 euros to the NCFP. He definitely could not afford to pay this fees from his own pocket as a full time college student. He also heard nothing from the NCFP President, even though the deadline to register for the Tromsø Olympiad was June 1, 2014…
This was an agonizing personal decision for Wesley. But it had to be done. He really wanted to represent the Philippines one last time. But it was not meant to be as he did not receive the green light from the NCFP in consenting the switch. Now that the deadline has past, it is too late. Wesley went on to make other chess commitments.
Wesley takes his chess very seriously and he cannot afford to let his career flounder without any communication or direction from his national federation. Because of this, he told me that a move had to be made. By writing this letter, Wesley hopes that the NCFP will not stand in the way and delay his progress toward the top 10. For his sake, I hope so too.
Updates according to my personal knowledge:
The second letter Wesley wrote to the NCFP was also ignored. No one contacted him. Things ONLY started to move in the media after Wesley asked me to post the second letter on my site. There were still NO contact from the NCFP. The only information Wesley got (from the media) was the request from the NCFP to make things OFFICIAL. This means that instead of working things out on personal level, the NCFP wanted the USCF to send the official transfer form (and filing fees) to FIDE (copying the NCFP).
Upon learning this, Wesley withdrew from the National Open to finalize this process. His career is on the line and he cannot afford to lose more valuable time. This is how serious he is about it. This is a critical age for his chess development, a time which he cannot afford to waste.
The OFFICIAL paperwork to switch federation has been filed. It is done. The ball is now on the NCFP’s court. The NCFP had since last November to communicate or work out various arrangements with Wesley. This did NOT happen. In addition, just as in the past, decisions were made without his knowledge or consent such as submitting his name for the Olympiad team, when it was known that he signed an agreement to coach team USA when he got no response from the NCFP.
Now the only thing remains is whether the NCFP will consent the immediate transfer so he can make proper plans for his future, or will the NCFP will punish him by making him sit out of official FIDE events for another year. There cannot be any other possibility.
I hope that Wesley can be left alone for the next week so that he can concentrate fully on the Edmonton Invitational. I truly hope that everyone will want what is best for Wesley and his future.
Best is for So to move back to Manila and do what Pichay wants. He’ll be banned for life otherwise.
Still haven’t found a job eh? Keep looking you will never know or better yet go to Pichay and ask for work LOL
Leave GM So alone! He is happy living in the America dream. Pichay is a panty sniffer.
If he return back to pichay, they will just manipulate or harrass the kid to follow their ridiculous system. Let the kid go n find his future in the US who cares for his growth n development. May God bless Wesley!!!!
Pichay will be out of work soon. He will join senator revilla and Estrada in prison because Pichay belongs to the Arroyo scams
So is no good for Phil chess. He doesn’t know how to listen to Mr. President Pichay. For this, he’s no longer welcome in the Philippines. Once Pichay beats the Sheik in the Asian chess election, So will be banned for 10 years.
Still did not find work eh? How frustrating it has been… I understand why you are upset still cant find any work after job hunting… Try again tommorrow. Told you to go to NCFP Gonzales & Pichay, they need some to act as a puppy and it pays good… and the good thing about, you are qualified 🙂 Go ahead, Go now wof wof wof lol
Aba si Wesley pa ang ginawang masama dito pambihirang Ncfp yan
To the NCFP, Filipinos and the Philippines, this will be short and sweet: Take the politics out of this issue and let GM Wesley So pursue his dreams and be the best he can be.
And when he reaches the top, don’t worry: Wesley, as he said, will always be a Filipino at heart, and will be known as a Filipino in whatever part of the world he may be.
Pichay & his worthless inner circle can go to hell.
This amoeba has been terminated many times for mismanaging (graft & corruption to be exact) public posts he had held.
The only “quality” he possesses is his ability to align himself to powerful, also corrupt, politicians who call greater shots. That’s why he was never convicted from all the corruption cases leveled against him.
I may suggest Pichay to find a descent job outside of politics. I believe he can support himself out of his bi-weekly paycheck. Well unless he has been living like a royalty lifestyle that needs to be sustained only if he steals public funds, take bribes and fight to keep his post.
The inherent problem is his backer, Peping Cojuangco, is an uncle of the lame-duck sitting president whom he cannot even control.
So the pyramid of corruption goes all the way to the top of the food chain.
Once again, I strongly suggest Gomez, Barbosa, Sadorra and even the young phenom Nouri to switch federations & force NCFP self-destruct & purge.
Lahat mga grandmaster sa pinas magdefect na kayo walang mangyayari dyan ewan nhl na si Jayson
Ang kulit! Nangangarap pa?! Sinabi na ngang ayaw e! Kung ndi kuno natanggap ang una at pangalawang sulat, paki-padala ulit please. This time in LARGE FONTS at tsaka confirmed mail. Pwede akong magbayad ng stamp or next day delivery via fedex. Nakakahiya na to ha?!!!!
(In english: Very stubborn! NCFP is still hoping?! Was already told that he won’t play. Willing to play one last time if released. If the first and second mail was not received, please send again. This time in LARGE FONTS and confirmed mail. I can pay for stamps or via FEDEX for next day delivery. This incident is starting to become very embarassing.)
NCFP just wants to cash in on So while making him look bad. They announce out of nowhere, and WITHOUT So’s knowledge, that So is playing for the Philippines in the Olympiad. If So disagrees, he would look bad. If he agrees, he is forced to play without preparation. NCFP knows the US wants So because they already made him a coach, so they are trying to see if US will pay for him, then they get more $$ to corruptly spend on themselves. It is all about powerplay and manipulation in the NCFP, so pathetic.
His career is over. Pichay will beat the Sheik in 2 months. Then So will be banned from chess. Not too late to change mind and not switch federation.
There you go again? Fruiteless? Still havent found a job? I have to admit its difficult to look for one if your uneducated (illiterrate in laymans term) and unskilled nowadays, the job market is very competitive. But then again as I told you many times, try to visit NCFP and look for Pichay and Gonzales, I bet they have a work cut out for you. Its worth a try you need a work and money anyway LOL
Wesley certainly has the right to choose which country to play for. That’s personal to him. I guess he just doesn’t have the patriotic fervor that some do and I just don’t understand it. Leo Messi, the great Argentine football superstar, was granted Spanish citizenship as a young player and even offered a slot in Spain’s national team, but has refused, voting his Argentine heritage. Messi continues to play for Argentina every chance he can get. In chess, former world champion GM Vishwanathan Anand has been living in Spain for some time now, yet continues to carry the flag of India in international competitions. Again, I just don’t get Wesley’s choice. Really, I don’t.
– Javier R. Castroverde
@Mr Javier R. Castroverde I too don’t really understand your STUPID LOGIC… you have a very SHALLOW abd TWISTED argunents about being patriotic. FYI Its NOT ONLY Wesley So switching Federation, it also includes GM’s Oliver Barbosa and Mark Paragua. Now do you also call them unpatriotic? When these three GM’s start packing their bags and go play some place else, it means there is something not going good in the NCFP itself and/or its leadership? No adequate funding, no foreign coaching, lack of foreign exposure in strong tournaments etc… And you have Prospero Pichay as the leader and do you know who he is in politics? IF YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT THESE SIMPLE FACTS, then you will NEVER understand Wesley decision/choice. Because your IQ is comparable to than of an ant… letgs go much smaller bacteria. In laymans term BOBO ka Mr Javier R. Castroverde. (In english, your stupid). You start an argument on a wrong line of thoughts, continue on a wrong premise and ends up a wrong conclusion which is based on false facts, twisted brains and shallow understanding of the whole situation. You just exemplify two things, Crab Mentality and Mental Prostitution. Better if you go look for a job than further insulting yourself in the world.
What don’t you get? India doesn’t make Anand do things which is detrimental to his career. The NCFP is doing stupid things which hurts his chess growth. They also have no respect for this talented kid. They don’t give a damn about him, only about using him to further their political careers. Get a clue.
+10 ! Anonymous 12:49:00
You made Javier Castroverde look stupid who is also so stupid enough to identify himself, whether its an alias or not, to make such nonsense comments.
Javier R. Castroverde, that’s a stupid comment. India never did anything to stand in the way of Vishy’s success or progress. The NCFP is doing everything possible to derail Wesley’s future. Do you realize how idiotic it is to suggest that Wesley can play for the Philippines while coaching the US team in the same Olympiad? Moronic! And this idiot is the ED of the NCFP.
Never heard Torre wanting to switch federations before, even when he had problems with the national federation (he’s had many in the past). So what you’re saying is a load of crock.
JRC
Hello! NCFP is this Jayson Gonzales on the line? The bitter, inferior and low class GM? One that is good only to lick the ass of his boss? Welcome to this blog 🙂
And that is why Torre was never as good as So. He could have gone higher if he moved to Europe like Anand, or transfer to the US like So. Once again, you’re an idiot.
Mr JRC is an IDIOT. Oh let me spell your name correctly Mr Javier R Castroverde (aint even your real name which only shows how weakass you are… NCFP guys masquerading as JRC nice try jerk lol) Last time I check, its not only Wesley So changing federation but also Oliver Barbosa and Mark Paragua also. Mukhang bitter sila ke Wesley So type ata ni Jayson Gonzales si Wesley, I think Jayson is gay as he keeps on firing on Wesley only leaving Barbosa and Paragua at the sideline lol
JRC, why 3 of the top Filipinos jumped ship, and Sadorra will join them after the Olympiad? It’s disgusting that you blame the players. What’s wrong with you?
It is confirmed that So will be banned for life unless he withdraws the transfer request immediately and apologize to Pichay.
Your still unemployed? Darn your slow… Try harder dude go out and actually look for work don’t waste your time net surfing and being obssesed about the life of others. Fix first your life by getting yourself a job. Let me guess? Either you dont know how to apply or you failed again in the interview? Try harded give yourself a break LOL
So betrays the trust of Pichay and Gonzales. He should have his rating reset to 2300. He would never be at 2750 without Pichay and Gonzales. Long live the NCFP. Long live Pichay.
No work yet? Try harder then… perhaps go to Pichay and ask for work lol
The guy above is funny. I rather trust a demon than Pichay and/or Gonzales lol
Pichay is responsible for So, Barbosa, Paragua, Sadorra and all other great players. Without him, there would be no chess in the Philippines. Respect the man. There’ll be many more Wesley So. There can only be one Pichay.
Respect my ass! Pichay is a corrupt politician. Sure there is only one Pichay, the man that wants to stay longer as NCFP President because he is no longer allowed to hold governtment position as he was dismissed from government service for his involvement in the Php 800 million Local Water Utilities and Administration anomaly. The guy who spent Php 400 million in a failed senate bid where his salary as a former congressman is only Php 50 k. And the list is long… it would not surprise me if he will be next jailed for the Billions of Pesos in pork barrel anomaly. I know because I work in the Office of the Ombudsman lol
The NCFP is BETTER when Pichay is not around… things get messy when he decided to be the President as he was capable because most of the members of the Board of Directors are politicians and party mates. Why NCFP? Its the only organization he can fool and use as his personal bank as he is BAN in government service, kick out of any major political party and treated as a plague by other NGO’s and private companies. Poor NCFP. 3 GM’s packing up their bags changing federation to US … and more will be coming… sad state of Philippine Chess