1. Si International Master Daniel Quizon (gitna) na nagkampeon sa Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) rapid chess championship na tinampukang San Juan Predators Chairman's Cup sa Level 1 Digiworld Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center sa Quezon City Linggo ng Gabi, Enero 28, 2024. Kasama sa photo (mula kaliwa) ay sina Tournament Director Coach Hubert Estrella, International Master Chito Garma (3rd place), FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri (2nd place) and San Juan Predators Team Owner at PCAP Chairman Michael Angelo Ong Chua matapos ang awarding ceremony; 2. Tinangap ni Top PWD winner Atty. Rodolfo Enrique Rivera (kanan) ang kanyang cash prizes at medal mula kay San Juan Predators Team Owner at PCAP Chairman Michael Angelo Ong Chua.

Chess Olympiad-bound Daniel Quizon nanguna sa PCAP Rapid Chess tournament

Marlon Bernardino January 29, 2024 Chess, Other Sports, Sports

MANILA—Patuloy na humakot ng karangalan si World Chess Olympiad-bound Daniel Quizon nang manguna siya sa Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) rapid chess championship na tinaguriang San Juan Predators Chairman’s Cup sa Level 1 Digiworld Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center sa Quezon City noong Linggo ng gabi, Enero 28, 2024.

Tinalo ni G. Quizon, isang 19-anyos na International Master (IM), ang kanyang ikapitong at huling round na laro kontra kay FIDE Master Roel Abelgas para pamunuan ang isang araw na tonreo na suportado ng The Michael Angelo Foundation Inc., na inorganisa ng HubzStar Chess Center, pinahintulutan ng Games and Amusements Board (GAB) sa pakikipagtulungan ni PCAP Commissioner Atty. Paul Elauria.

Ito ang unang titulo para kay G. Quizon sa pagsisimula ng taon matapos siyang maghari sa National Championship sa Marikina City noong Disyembre noong nakaraang taon.

Ngunit kilala sa kanyang mabilis na kidlat bilang blitz king ng bansa, si G. Quizon, na kakatawan sa bansa sa Budapest Chess Olympiad na nakatakda sa Setyembre 10 hanggang 23, ay umalis sa gulo habang nasa daan para manalo laban kay FM Abelgas at tumapos ng 6.5 points sa pitong laro.

Nakuha ni G. Quizon, miyembro ng star-studded Dasmariñas Chess Academy sa ilalim ng gabay nina mayor Jenny Barzaga, Rep. Elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr. at coach FM Roel Abelgas ang nangungunang pitaka na nagkakahalaga ng P10,000 kasama ang magandang tropeo at slot para sa grand finals ngayong taon matapos manguna sa nasabing chess fest na ginanap kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng kaarawan ni San Juan Predators Team Owner at PCAP Chairman Michael Angelo Ong Chua.

Tinalo niya sina Davin Sean Romualdez sa unang round, National Master Ivan Travis Cu (2nd round), National Master Edmundo Gatus (3rd round), Woman International Master Kylen Joy Mordido (4th round), Fide Master Mark Jay Bacojo (6th round) at FM Abelgas (ika-7 round).

Hinati niya ang mga puntos kay Fide Master Alekhine Nouri sa ikalimang round.

“I am very happy with my victory because almost all of the top players in Metro Manila and nearby provinces joined the tournament,” sabi ng BS Information Systems freshman sa Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas sa interview nitong Lunes.

“I would like to thank mayor Jenny Barzaga, Rep. Elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr. and coach FM Roel Abelgas for supporting my participation in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) rapid chess championship dubbed as San Juan Predators Chairman’s Cup,” ani pa G. Quizon.

Tumapos sina FM Nouri at International Master Chito Garma sa torneo ng similar 6.0 points; habang si FIDE Master Randy Segarra naman ay may 5.5 points na sinundan naman nina FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca, FM Bacojo, International Master Michael Concio Jr., National Master Edmundo Gatus, International Master Angelo Young, FM Abelgas, National Master Oscar Joseph Cantela at Kevin Arquero na may identical 5.0 points.

Mga nagwagi sa category ay sina Atty. Rodolfo Enrique Rivera (Top PWD), Arnel Ellis (Top Senior), WIM Mordido (Top Lady), NM Cantela (Top Highschool), Clord Bragais (Top Unrated) at Jason Rojo (Top 2000 and below).

Samantala ay nagkampeon si National Master Mar Aviel Carredo sa Aspirant (Under 15) division habang naghari naman si Caleb Royce Garcia sa kiddies (Under 10) category.

Ang Tournament Director ay si Coach Hubert Estrella. (MARLON BERNARDINO)