by sjpadmin | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Although honored in being chosen the No. 1 pick in the inaugural draft session of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines over the weekend, Grandmaster Eugene acknowledged he felt slightly pensive in being in the chess spotlight once again. “I was...
by sjpadmin | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
A WIDE open race is seen in the 2021 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) First Conference starting Jan.12. Three teams — Cabuyao, San Juan and Manila — loom as the early favorites based on the partial line-ups determined during the first-ever...
by sjpadmin | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
MANILA, Philippines — Wesley So, a Philippine-born chess player who is now representing the United States, believes Filipinos have a strong chance in excelling in the sport than in ball games. “Filipinos should play chess. Our natural ability is not for foreign ball...
by sjpadmin | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
This was stressed by Fischer Random world champion GM Wesley So in his message to fellow Filipino chess enthusiasts during the first-ever Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Player’s Draft at the Quezon City Sports Club in Quezon City...
by sjpadmin | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Rick Olivares (Philstar.com) – December 19, 2020 – 2:33pm MANILA, Philippines — Grand Master Eugene Torre leads a stellar cast of Filipino chess stars in the first ever Professional Chess Association of the Philippines Draft 3 p.m. Sunday,...