08 January 2014- The Filipino European Migrants International Chess Academy or FEMICA in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Rome held the “2nd Ambassador Virgilio A. Reyes, Jr. Invitational Cup— Open Rapid Chess Tournament” at the Embassy Social Hall in on December 15, 2013.

Philippine Ambassador to Italy Virgilio A. Reyes, Jr. led the ceremonial moves which marked the official opening of the tournament.  A total of 50 players – Filipinos, Italians, and children participated in the tournament. 

In their respective messages, Ambassador Reyes and FEMICA President and International Chess Master Virgilio Vuelban highlighted the academic and social benefits of chess to children as proven by many scientific studies and research.  The Ambassador further encouraged all the youth and second-generation Filipinos as well as their parents to continue with this activity provided by the Philippine Embassy and FEMICA.

Mr. Merol Delco won the Ambassador’s Cup, while Catreyell Dolor won the Cup’s Children’s Category. END