Veteran Davaoeno chesser Jonathan Tan lands sixth place in 2022 PCAP chess tourney MVP race

Tan, one of the top players for the Davao Eagles chess team in the first professional chess league in the Philippines has an impressive record of 43 wins, 10 draws, and seven defeats for a total of 74 points.

The ranking of Tan is higher than other higher-ranked players such as grandmaster Rogelio Barcenilla of team Laguna who has only ranked seventh and International Master Rico Mascarinas of team Toledo only ranked in the ninth place.

The strong performance of Tan also helped the Eagles to win 17 of its last 20 games and are poised to end the elimination round of the PCAP tournament Southern division in second place.

The team is currently sporting a 26-7 record and assured of a quarterfinal slot already.

The team's last game in the elimination round will be held on March 23.

The team dubbed 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 carried the flag of the city 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. Jong Guevarra, Nap Recosoca, Mary Segara, and former DLSU college chess varsity member Joy Acedo.

With a veteran and strong roster, the Eagles are predicted to once again barge the PCAP playoffs this year and go for the crown if luck permits. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)