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.

by Marlon Bernardino

PH chess wizard Gio Troy Ventura is setting his sights in competing National Age Group Chess Championships-Luzon Qualifying Leg II to be held on March 28 to 30 at the Robinson Place, Pala Pala in Dasmariñas City, Cavite following his successful conquest of the recent 2019 Batang Pinoy in Ilagan City, Isabela.

ALWAYS relying on veteran reinforcement, Renaissaince Training Center, this time dominating the recently-concluded Congressman Ronaldo B. Zamora Cup Tatlohan Non-Master Chess Tournament held at the Barangay Salapan covered court, San Juan City last Sunday.

THE Philippines' youngest Woman Fide Master Antonella Berthe "Tonelle" Murillo Racasa will head to Sri Lanka with hopes of improving her world ranking aside from bringing more honor for the country.

Accompanied by his father/coach Roberto Racasa who is also an International Memory Sports champion, fondly called Tonelle in chess world will see action at the Asian Youth Chess Championships slated from

(Open section, (2000 and above rating)
4.5 points---FM Nelson "Elo" Mariano III, NM Bob Jones Liwagon
4.0 points---Allen Gandia, Dandel Fernandez
3.5 points---Mark Anthony Yabut, NM Robert Arellano
3.0 points---NM Efren Bagamasbad
(Challenger's section, 1900 and below)
5.0 points---Roberto Manguiob, Mark Oliver Ingcad
4.5 points---Felix Aguilera, Leonito Raul Villate
4.0 points---Michael Renz Canonoy, Leo Lofranco, Jeffrey Ravago
3.5 points---Emmanuel Asi, Cris Cuntapay, Novo Tuazon, Orlando Pascual

THE Chess Arbiters Union of the Philippines (CAUP) will holds Chess Arbiters’ Seminar on April 10 to 12, 2019 at the Jade Hall, Xevera Complex, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

ALWAYS relying on his vast experience, Filipino Belsar Valencia kept its winning streak, this time dominating the just concluded 2019 Edmonton Chess Championship last March 3 in Edmonton City, Alberta, Canada.

Valencia, who hails from La Union defeated Canadian Jeff Reeve, 1.5.0.5, in the finals, to enroute the Edmonton Chess Championship title for the third time. He earned the trophy with an undefeated record.

MVP Olympics PLDT Team Manager Martin "Binky" Gaticales remains on top in the over-all grand prix standings (Challenger's division) after accumulating 29 points in the 2nd leg of the Alphaland National Executive Grand Prix Active Chess Championships recently.

In solo second place is engineer Angel Tambong Jr. with 22 points and Atty. Rodrigo Aquino with 21 points in third.