Two professional chess teams based in Western Visayas have split their weekend matches in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Season 2..
Iloilo Kisela Knights opened their double-header with a 15-6 victory over Toledo Trojans before bowing to Surigao, 11.5.9.5. They are now cruising to 26-3 win loss record, topping the Southern Division standing.
It was a scintillating match between the Ilonggos and Toledo with the former securing the blitz game, 3-4, with only Karl Victor Ochoa (Board 2), Cherry Ann Mejia (Board 3) and Rogelio Antonio Jr. (Board 4) winning.
Kisela Knights responded with a dominant 12-2 win over Toledo in rapid event behind two pointers from Cesar Mariano (Board 1), Ochoa, Mejia, Antonio, Rolly Parondo Jr. (Board 6) and John Michael Silvederio (Board 7).
The team suffered a two straight defeat against Surigao this season. However, assistant team manager Hubert Canto, said it was a lesson learned for the team and eyes to take revenge with the opponent.
Meanwhile, Negros Kingsmen, aslo tasted defeat from Surigao, 12-9, before recovering with 11.5-9.5 win over Cagayan de Oro. They currently have 18-11 win-loss slate.
Negros defeated Cagayan de Oro in the blitz event, 5.5-1.5, thanks to David Elorta (Board 1), Randy Segarra (Board 2), Ellan Asuela (Board 5), Edsel Montoya (Board 6) and Alvin Alcala (Board 7) and a draw by Adelaide Lim (Board 3).
They also faltered in the rapid event, 6-8, with only Segarra gaining the full two points and Alfredo Dumalag (Board 4), Asuela, Montoya and Alcala settling for split.IMT Sports
