WCM Kassie Nuñez, a 7-year-old CLA student, wins gold in the Under 8 Girls – Standard Event at the 23rd ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championship 2025 in Malaysia.
Celebrate Kassie Nuñez's incredible achievement as a 7-year-old Woman Candidate Master who won GOLD at the ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championship 2025 in Penang, Malaysia!
♟️ Woman Candidate Master – Kassie Nuñez (7 years old)
A proud Chess Learning Academy student shines on the international stage! 🌟
♟️ Woman Candidate Master – Kassie Nuñez (7 years old)
A proud Chess Learning Academy student shines on the international stage! 🌟
Kassie Nuñez, a 7-year-old from Nabua, Camarines Sur, brought home the GOLD medal in the Under 8 Girls – Standard Event at the 23rd ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championship 2025 held in Penang, Malaysia!
We are proud of you, Kassie! 💛
Pride of the Philippines. Pride of CLA. 🇵🇭
Congratulations as well to her supportive parents and to her current coach, Coach Kimuel, for guiding her journey with dedication and heart. 👏
Mabuhay and congratulations, Kassie! 🏅👏
📸 Credit to the Owner
A gold medal at an international age-group event is a big milestone for any player, and Kassie Nuñez reached it at just seven years old. Behind that single result is a long chain of small wins: showing up to practice, reviewing games, and staying curious about a game most adults find hard. It is also a powerful example of what early chess training for children can build.
What a Title Like WCM Really Means
The title Woman Candidate Master is not handed out lightly. It marks a player who has reached a recognised level of competitive strength, and earning it this young says a great deal about discipline and support at home. For parents, it is a reminder that patient youth chess development, guided by a good chess coach, really does pay off.
What Parents Can Learn from Kassie's Breakthrough Year
Kassie's story shows the value of a steady support system. A coach who guides the technical work, parents who keep the routine going, and a child who loves the game all move in the same direction. This student spotlight is exactly the combination CLA aims to build for every learner, and it shows how far chess for kids in the Philippines can go.
Competing abroad, far from home, also teaches skills no classroom can fully measure: independence, resilience under pressure, and grace in both victory and defeat. These are exactly the qualities that help children grow beyond the chessboard.
Every big win begins with a single lesson and a family willing to stay patient. Follow the latest tournament announcements to see where young CLA players compete next.
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