International Master Daniel Quizon (left) shakes hand with Daren Dela Cruz before making the ceremonial moves to kick off the National Age Group Chess Championships-Luzon Qualifying Leg II at the Robinson Place, Pala Pala in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on Thusday. Others in photo are Grandmaster Jayson Gonzales and Asia's First Grandmaster Eugene Torre and kiddies participants in the tournament hosted by the City Government of Dasmariñas headed by mayor Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr. and congresswoman Jenny Barzaga.

A total of 268 players saw action, 181 in the boys division and 87 in the girls division. The top two finishers in each division U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16, U-18, U-20 will advance to the grand finals to be held on April 4 to 9 at the Balin Sambali Hotel in Iba, Zambales.