The team got the slot to compete in the semifinals after they beat fellow Mindanaoan team Zamboanga Sultans 14.5- 6.5, 13.5-7.5 on July 27.
The team, dubbed the Davao Chess Wizards, joined the PCAP Premier Cup tournament last year as a guest team, where they were able to reach the quarterfinals round.
This year, the team is focused and prepared to win the PCAP crown with a formidable line-up made up mostly of veteran chess players who have carried the city's flag in local, national, and international chess tournaments.
Leading the team is World chess champion for the differently-abled Sander Severino, veteran chess coach Roel Abelgas, DPWH engineer Aglipay Oberio, Panabo City, Davao del Norte NM Henry Lopez, Philippine chess team coach for the differently-abled James Infiesto, Allan Diez, Alexander Lupian, Arnel Iton, Anthony Mosqueda, Cris Yap, Atty. Mary Segara and former DLSU college chess varsity member Joy Acedo. (Romeo Braceros, Jr.)