The level of chess in Javea is very high, as was once again demonstrated by the great performance of the young Rebeca Jiménez, Who managed to qualify for the next phase.
The sports hall "Miguel Buigues" It was the stage of the Jocs Escolars Comunitat Valenciana "chess phase. The tournament was attended by 58 children.
The javiense chess player, Rebeca Jiménez returned to shine in a very comxicotetive phase. In the first four tables were Lorenzo Miralles (Novelda), Manuel Sánchez (Novelda), Jouke Duller (La Nucia) and Rebeca Jiménez (Xàbia), who were the favorites for overall victory.
In the early rounds the favorites showed his level, getting points win every game. Things got worse in the fourth round. Clashes between favorites prompted some of them cede ground.
The last round arrived, and with it the controversy. The tournament had been developing without any outstanding incident so far. In the end, 2 table claim, called the referee by the players Mario Ortega and Lorenzo Miralles. Ortega commented, Mate !, while his opponent, Miralles said, flag !.
delicate moment where he had to dip into the rules of procedure to end the tournament referee, Francisco Morató decided that in this situation prevails mate.
Meanwhile, Rebeca Jiménez for himself, managed to win the game 6 games in the tournament and be crowned champion with great authority. His play was very good, showing why he is reaping success.
The five finishers of this phase were; Rebeca Jiménez (Xàbia), J. Antonio Carmona (Alcoy), Joel Prats (Denia), Manuel Sánchez (Novelda) and Mario Ortega (Novelda).
Rebeca Jiménez.
