Trojans of Toledo barge into PCAP finals after beating Stallions of Davao in semis

Glendale G. Rosal 12/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans punched their way to the southern division finals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup after defeating the Davao Durianburg Stallions in the semifinals on…

Chess: PCA Wesley So Cup semis battles unfold Saturday

Glendale G. Rosal 11/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Chess action heats up as the much-awaited playoffs of the PCA Wesley So Cup starts this Saturday with Cebu’s Toledo Xignex Trojans already in the semifinals. The Trojans earned an automatic semifinal slot…

Toledo Trojans finish on top of southern division in PCAP Wesley So Cup 

Glendale G. Rosal 11/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans wrapped up the elimination round of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup on top of the team standings. This was after they finished their last…

Toledo Trojans pull away in PCAP standings with back-to-back wins

Glendale G. Rosal 11/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans pulled away in the southern division standings after clinching back-to-back wins on Wednesday evening in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup. The Trojans continue…

Toledo Trojans: Early preparations key to team’s impressive form

Glendale G. Rosal 11/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Early preparation and major adjustments were keys to the unprecedented success of the Toledo-Xignex Trojans in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup. This was revealed by team manager,…

Samuel Tenio rules Cebu Chess Hub U1950 Rapid tourney

Glendale G. Rosal 11/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Non-rated Samuel Tenio shocked veteran and elite woodpushers after topping the recently concluded Cebu Chess Hub U1950 Rapid tournament last Sunday at the GMall of Cebu. Tenio finished the tournament with 8.0 points to bag…

Trojans split two matches, remain PCAP southern division top team

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans remained the top-ranked team in the southern division after capping off their inter-division campaign in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup on Wednesday, November…

Pason of Toledo-Xignex Trojans rules Lapu-Lapu Fiesta Open Chess tourney

Glendale G. Rosal 11/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Allan Pason emerged as the champion in the recently-concluded Lapu-Lapu City Fiesta Open Chess Torunament held at the Lapu-Lapu City auditorium over the weekend. Pason, a professional woodpusher who suits up for the…

USJ-R Jaguars capture two titles in 2023 Cesafi Chess

Glendale G. Rosal 10/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars stamped its class in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) chess tournament at the University of San Carlos (USC) South Campus over the weekend. This was…

Mangubat earns FM title, qualifies for world championships in 2024 

Glendale G. Rosal 10/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran woodpusher Mario Mangubat officially qualified for the coveted World Chess Senior Championships in Italy next year after bagging two medals in the recently concluded 12th Asian Seniors Chess Championships at the Knights…

IM Joel Pimentel tops Cepca anniversary chess tilt

Dale Rosal 10/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—International Master (IM) Joel Pimentel emerged as champion in the “33rd Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) Anniversary: 4th Engr. Boy “Chessmoso” Pestano Memorial Chess Cup” on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Robinsons…

Trojans lead in team, individual standings of PCAP Wesley So Cup

Glendale G. Rosal 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Toledo-Xignex Trojans and two of their players are leading the team and individual standings, respectively in the PCAP Wesley So Cup. The Trojans, leaders of the Southern Division standings with nine wins and…

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