Filipino-American Megan Paragua (right), niece of Grandmaster Mark Paragua, takes on Antia Vazquez Sanchez of Mexico in the first round. For topping the event, the 10-year-old Paragua will also get an outright Woman Fide Master title. She is the daughter of Jan Vincent Paragua, younger brother of Grandmaster Mark Paragua. ), Michelle Zhang (6.5), Li (6.5), Fang (6), Figueroa (5.5), Ellery Zhang (5.5), Laura Valentina Pardo Useche (5.5) and Sophia Sun (5.5) in this order. In her two previous tournaments, the young Paragua placed third in the Weeramantry National blitz chess tournament of state champions 1800-2199 Section and the 11th Annual WIM Ruth Haring National Chess Tournament held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Source: Manila Times August 19, 2023 13:23 UTC