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Chess
“I love playing chess...I relax and I enjoy” - Arianne
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Beginnings
· Self-taught at age 6 by watching high school boys play
Competition
· After having national success (in both Australia and the Philippines), at age 9 began competing internationally, mainly in the USA, Canada and Europe
· Competed in several international opens, closed events, national championships, Zonal Championships and World Championships from 1996-2002
· Consistently ranked # 1 female in the Philippines and top 3 females in Australia
· Quit competition chess in 2002 (age 14) as an International Master with a FIDE rating of 2300+ in order to complete university and other plans
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Main Achievements
· Woman International Master title (age 12) · 1 international master norm · 2 woman grandmaster norms · World Champion 1998 Paris GU12 · Asian Champion 2000 GU16 · National Champion 2000 Philippines (w) · 2nd Place Australian Masters Melbourne 2002 · 5th Place World Championships 2001 GU18 · US Junior Champion 1997 U13
Olympic Appearances
· 2000 Istanbul, Turkey Board 1 Representing the Philippines (age 13) · 2002 Bled, Slovenia Board 1 Representing the Philippines · 2004 Calvia, Spain Board 2 Representing Australia · 2006 Turin, Italy Board 3 Representing Australia |
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Chess: Now
Chess interest and activity restricted due to other commitments taking over since 2002
A handful of tournaments and casual competition, including Olympic performances
Currently ranked #1 female in Australia (2008)
Plays to enjoy |
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Photos: Queenstown Open 2006 [Amiel rosario] |
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© 2008 www.ariannecaoili.net |
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Upcoming Tournaments:
Mind Game Olympics, Beijing (10/08) Chess Olympiad, Dresden (11/08) |