MANILA, Philippines — Alekhine Nouri has achieved his long-held dream of becoming an International Master and is now looking toward an even bigger challenge: the Grandmaster title.
The 20-year-old Filipino completed the milestone by placing third in the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships in Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, on Sunday.
Nouri tallied six points from four wins, four draws and two losses, highlighted by a victory over fellow Filipino IM Michael Concio Jr. in the final round.
Indian Shrivatri Anuj topped the tournament with seven points, followed by Vietnamese GM Nguyen Doc Hua with 6.5.
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