DLSZ proudly congratulates TJ Tabernilla (DLSZ 2026) who emerged as the Champion in the Eastern Asia Chess Championship last July 12-22, 2024 at the Cititel Hotel, Pulau, Pinang, Malaysia. Aside from a gold medal, TJ gets a world chess title which is a conditional FIDE MASTER and an International Master norm.
This remarkable achievement not only showcases TJ’s extraordinary talent in Chess but also puts DLSZ on the global chess map, making history and bringing immense pride to the entire Lasallian community.
Moving forward, TJ will be competing in the ASEAN+ Age Group in Vientiane, Laos in August 2024. Together with the DLSZ Chess Team, they will participate in the Philippine Athletic Youth Association (PAYA), Inter Scholastic Sports Association (ISSA), and University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) this Academic Year 2024-2025.
Congratulations Tyrhone and to Coach Jan Jodilyn Fronda! Animo La Salle!