FORMER Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Chess Team standout Roberto M. Racasa and his daughter (country’s youngest Woman Fide Master) Antonella Berthe M. Racasa will showcase their talents in the upcoming 3rd Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships slated on Jan. 25 at the Exhibition Hall 5/F, Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City.
“We would like to invite all chess players regardless their sexes and ages to participate in the 3rd Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships on Jan. 25, 2020,” said Dr. Alfredo “Fred” Paez, newly elected president of the Philippine Executive Chess Association.
Others participants are siblings Ivan Travis Cu and Jericho Winston Cu of San Juan City, Jeremiah Luis S. Cruz and Daniella Bianca “Betchay” S. Cruz of Malolos City, Bulacan, Jeremy Marticio and Jersey Marticio and Alexandra Sydney Paez of Cabuyao City, Laguna, Wayne Diaz Ruiz and Trishia Ann Paez of Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Christian Peter Aristorenas and Rafael Jose Buhay of San Pablo City, Laguna, Io Aristotle Nikolai Calica of Balanga City, Bataan, Bonjoure Fille Suyamin and Geraldine Mae Camarines and Dastan Bueno of Ederwin Estavillo Chess Academy.
The FIDE event is sanctioned by the NCFP and is organized by the Philippine Executive Chess Association and Rotary Club of Nuvali with Parañaque City. Ayala Malls, Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc.. — Marlon Bernardino
