Cagayan de Oro’s Woman International Master (WIM) Ruelle Canino is among the top Filipino women chess players identified by Chess Explorer PH, a platform for chess enthusiasts, as potential contenders to follow in the footsteps of Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna, the Philippines’ first and, so far, only female chess player to achieve the prestigious title. The journey to becoming a WGM demands consistent performances, international exposure, strong tournament results, and the determination to compete against the world’s best.
Also identified as potential future Woman Grandmasters are Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Shania Mae Mendoza, Woman National Master (WNM) Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian, WFM Jemaicah Yap Mendoza, WFM Franchesca Largo, WFM Cherry Ann Mejia, WIM Bernadette Galas, WNM Francois Marie Magpily, WIM Jan Jodilyn Fronda and WIM Marie Antoinette San Diego.
