2ND CONG. UNGAB CUP MIXED-MASTERS UPDATE: ZALDY TABANAO TOPS TORIL QUALIFIERS

(Toril qualifiers Arbiter Nofre Reyes assited by Lito Laput )




( Caissa's father vs. lone female participant May Micayabas )


( Championship round: Erwin Tubog vs. A.J Literatus won by A.J. On 2nd board ( with watch ) is Zaldy Tabanao vs. Neptali Batucan won by Zaldy ).


Zaldy Tabanao, a former varsity player of chess titan Southwestern University of Cebu but now a resident of Toril, Davao City, topped the 2nd. Cong. Ungab Cup " King of 64 Squares Mixed- Master Tournament" Toril Qualifiers via tie-break over 2009 Shell Active Kiddies champ Austin Jacob Literatus which was held over the week-end at the Toril Chess Plaza. Both scored 4.5 pts in 5 rounds. John Ray Batucan scored 4 pts. to bag 3rd place. The top three placers received cash prizes courtesy of Guevarra Law Office. More than 20 players participated in the qualifiers, ten of whom qualified for the main tournament scheduled on Oct. 3 and 4, 2009 at the Don Juan Central Elem. School covered court. The rest of the qualifiers are as follows:

1. Zaldy Tabanao - 4.5 pts.
2. Austin Jacob Literatus - 4.5
3. John Ray Batucan - 4.0
4. Erwin Tubog - 3.5
5. Neptali Batucan - 3.0
6. Raul Valle - 3.0
7. Atty. Jong Guevarra Jr. - 3.0
8.Adrian Llanos - 3.0
9.Henry Fajardo - 3.0
10. Nestor Ngo - 2.5

The Calinan Chess Club, on the other hand, had previously held their qualifiers and the following players qualified:

1.Jehan Salimbagat
2.Pedro Flores
3.Mary Israel Palero
4.Gerson Omblero
5.Ian Royce Lumandas
6.Ronald Sampiano
7.Leo Angelo Canaleja
8.Jose Yparraguirre

Players who are qualified to play by virtue of title and 2000 and above NCFP rating:

1. NM Alex LUpian
2.NM Elwin Retanal
3. NM Cedric Magno
4.CM Henry Lopez
5.CM Jimmy Dano
6.Sammy Yu
7.Peter Tidoy
8. James Infiesto
9. VIncent Umayan
10. Nofre Reyes
11. Lito Laput
12. Reynaldo " Bembem " Quinonez
13. Perkins Bayron
14. Arnel Aton
15.Dharim Bacus

Organizer's Choice:

( seasoned players lacking title and high rating )

1. Engr. Jun Atmosfera
2. Cris Yap
3. Anthony Mosqueda
4. Shaun Bacalanmo
5.May Micayabas
6. Cerilo " Bata " Enobio
7. Ali Jover
8. Engr. Oscar Barriga
9. Mario Lucero
10. Carlos Velarde
11. Werner Priete
12. Gerald Cavan
13. Jerwel Andoy ( 2009 Kadayawan Open champ )
14. Engr. Allan Diez
15. Atty. Bernie Cataluna
16. Adrian Dimakiling

PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAMPION - P 10,000.00 + CONG. UNGAB CUP
1ST RUNNER-UP - 6,000.00 + TROPHY
2ND RUNNER-UP - 4,000.00 + TROPHY
3RD RUNNER-UP 2,000.00
4TH RUNNER-UP 1,0000.00

REGISTRATION FEE;

NATIONAL MASTER - FREE
NON MASTER - P 100.00
PLAYERS WITH CHESS CLOCK IN GOOD CONDITION - P 80.00

DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION: OCT. 3,2009 10:00 A.M

PLAYING TIME:

OCT. 3, 2000 ( SATURDAY) - DAY 1
3 ROUNDS- 30 MIN./PLAYER

OCT. 4, 2009 ( SUNDAY ) - DAY 2
4 ROUNDS ( TO START AT 9:00 A.M )
45 MIN./player

The tournament is sponsored by CONG. ISIDRO ROY UNGAB, 3RD District, Davao City
In coordination with Chess Excellence Ltd. Co., Metro Toril Chess Association and CAISSA'S FATHER Chess BLog @ http//:metrolirot.blogspot.com