Ramón Lontoc
| Ramón Lontoc | |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Born | 27 August 1917 |
| Died | unknown |
Ramón Lontoc Jr. (27 August 1917 — unknown), was a Filipino chess player, eight-times Filipino Chess Championship winner (1931, 1935, 1940, 1941, 1947, 1949, 1956, 1958).
Biography[]
From the 1930s to the 1970s Ramón Lontoc was one of the strongest Filipino chess players. At the age of five, he learned the rudiments of the game from his father and elder brothers who were themselves strong players. In 1925, at the age of eight, Ramón Lontoc won Filipino Junior Chess Championship. In 1932 he drew his consultation game with Alexander Alekhine in a simultaneous blindfold exhibition during the World Chess champion's visit to Manila.[1] Ramón Lontoc eight times won Filipino Chess Championship: 1931, 1935, 1940, 1941, 1947, 1949, 1956, and 1958.
Ramón Lontoc played for Philippines in the Chess Olympiad:[2]
- In 1974, at first reserve board in the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice (+4, =1, -6).
References[]
- ^ "Alexander Alekhine vs J Mencarini / Ramon Lontoc (1933)". www.chessgames.com.
- ^ "OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Ramón Lontoc". www.olimpbase.org.
External links[]
- Ramon Lontoc player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Ramón Lontoc chess games at 365chess.com
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