Mariano Nelson (28.06.1974)

Philippine Grandmaster (2004). Coach in Singapore. Asian Junior Champion 1993, Philippine Junior Champion in 1993 and 1994.

Best results: Philippine Open championship 1993, 1^st; World U20 1994, 3-6^th; Singapore GM 1994, 1^st; Philippines Championship 2002, 2^nd-4^th; AGEAN GM 2004, 2^nd; Kuala Lumpur Open 2005, 2^nd-8^th.

A participant in the 2002 Olympiad.

Inactive player since the middle of 2007, his sister Christine hold the title of Women International Master. Best ELO: 2475 in 2006.