Top Davaoeno chess players join Manny Pacquiao Chess Tourney on December 16-17

DAVAO CITY---Some of the top chess players from Region 11 are joining Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao Chess Tournament at the Robinsons Place in General Santos City on December 16-17.

The region 11 contingent in the tournament is composed of multiple gold medalists Para-athlete National Master Henry Roger Lopez, National Master Alexander Lupian, National Master Allan Macala, Jayson Salubre, Jimmy Dano, Carl Zirex Sato, and Harrison Maamo.

 The tournament offers a P30,000 cash prize to the tatluhan event and P10,000 for the individual category.

 “Chess enthusiasts and Robinsons mall-goers have this opportunity to watch the game of professional woodpushers live in action, see multi-awarded players, and get to know the next generation of athletes who are making a name in the world of chess,” said tournament organizers Orly Ortega and Diovic Nalam of Pacman Chess Association.

 For more details, call or text Tournament Organizers Orly Ortega (09679785473) and Diovic Nalam (09367460728). (Romeo Braceros Jr.)

Panabo City National Master Henry Lopez. Photo: Henry Lopez Facebook account