Philippines’ first Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna (left, seated) and Grandmaster Eugene Torre (standing, far right) during the 24th Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship at the Event Center of SM Megamall. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Philippines’ first Woman Chess Grandmaster (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna wants to popularize her chosen sport all over the country as a chess ambassador.

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