During the penultimate round of the MILO Tournament (Prep 1) at Starmall Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Philippines, Isaiah Joaquine Asi (my son) was playing black pieces and got this position (see board). I was so excited for I can view a mate in 1 on move 22. ..Qg2+#. I was praying that he will see it. The pressure was on since if he wins he will have the opportunity to fight for board 1 and the championship. IM Torqueza and several NU Champion players were there watching, I left the venue as I can see a winning game all the way.
After 5 minutes I went back to the hall only to see my son crying. Not only that he didn't see the move, he likewise got checkmated. He almost quit the tournament after that if not for the motivation I made that things like that happened. I told him to be careful next time. BTW, he got the bronze medal after winning his last round game.
The rest of the moves were as follows: 23. .. Re1+, 24. Ke1 Rg8, 25. Na3 Qb2, 26. Rd1 Qa3?, 27. Rd8+#
