 Young Dione was an instant celebrity with his innocent but fearless presence while moving pieces on the chessboard. Seated on piled plastic chairs, the small wonder managed to beat two of his opponents. His grandfather, Avelino Carredo, was responsible for the little boy’s interest in the sport. Dione learned the names of the chess pieces when he was only 2 ½ years old and was taught some basic moves when he turned 3 on January of this year.
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Photo shows (left to right) Pilipinas Shell Pandacan Social Performance Head Janot Barretto, Manila City Sports Council Chairman Niño dela Cruz, Pilipinas Shell Downstream Communications Manager Mylene Santos, Dione’s grandfather Avelino, Filipino Grandmaster Jayson Gonzales, and Pilipinas Shell Pandacan Depot Manager Valarie Ku-Pineda presenting the trophy to Dione during the awarding ceremonies on June 28, 2008.
Sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, this annual chess tournament that has captured the hearts of young chess players and produced many of the country’s finest grandmasters is co-sponsored by Shell Fuels, Shellane, Shell Helix, Shell Rimula, Shell Advance and McDonald’s, in cooperation with SM Supermalls, LCC Mall – Naga, Brickstone Mall – Tuguegarao City and Western Mindanao State University (Zamboanga City).
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