STCAA champion Quizon, Concio banner Dasmarinas, Cavite chess squad
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 15 Feb 2018
Daniel Quizon, 13-years-old and Michael Concio Jr., 12-years-old, both Fide Master elect, lead the Barzaga Dasmarinas, Cavite chess team when the unique team format of the first-ever Philippine Chess Blitz Online Face Off Series will resume on February 18, 2018, Sunday at the Alabang Hills Village, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
Quizon and Concio, who both represent the Dasmarinas, Cavite high school chess team, bagged the gold medal and championships trophy in the just ended 2018 Southern Tagalog Calabarzon Athletic Association (STCAA) Meet on Wednesday (February 14, 2018) at the Laguna State Polytechnic University (San Pablo campus) in San Pablo, Laguna.
Quizon and Concio, also lift team Philippines into over-all championships in last year's 18th ASEAN Age Group Chess Championship being held at the Grand Darul Makmur Hotel in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Quizon and Concio, both top players of the Dasmarinas Chess Academy put up by mayor Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr. and congresswoman Jenny Barzaga, will join forces with their coaches FM Roel Abelgas and FM David Elorta go up against reigning National Collegiate Athletic Association Chess Champions the San Beda Red Lions bannered by Kevin Arquero, Prince Aquino, NM Marc Nazario and FM Mari Joseph Turqueza in the first-ever Philippine Chess Blitz Online Face Off Series blitz chess format.
"The City of Dasmari?as may have an all FM line-up but the Bedans are champions and Kevin and Prince, though untitled, are as lethal in blitz as their titled counterparts. Who do you think will win this marquee match-up? Watch the match unfold this Sunday in my YouTube channel," said tournament organizer Philippine Executive Chess Association (PECA) founding president Atty. Cliburn Anthony A. Orbe.
"All blitz chess format game simultaneously can be watch live and replay at YouTube Cliburn Anthony Orbe's channel," added Atty. Orbe, treasurer of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP).
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
WBC lifts the suspension imposed on Ryan Garcia
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Wed, 05 Nov 2025Siargao pug bags silver in Batang Pinoy
By Lito delos Reyes, Wed, 05 Nov 2025Marcial-Colmenares Middleweight Bout Steals Show at Thrilla in Manila 50th Year (Part 2 of 2)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Wed, 05 Nov 2025Brown vs. Seldin for the WBA Super Lightweight Interim World Title
Wed, 05 Nov 2025FRANCIS LAFRENIÈRE MAKES COMEBACK NOV 29
Wed, 05 Nov 2025OLYMPIC MEDALIST YUBERJEN MARTINEZ INKS WITH ALL STAR BOXING
Wed, 05 Nov 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 November 2025: Mayer Outpoints Spencer to Unify 154 Belts; Buatsi's Controversial Win Over Parker; Pero Outpoints Thompson; Thrilla in Manila at 50 Results
By Eric Armit, Tue, 04 Nov 2025Marcial-Colmenares Middleweight Bout Steals Show at Thrilla in Manila 50th Year (Part 1)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Tue, 04 Nov 2025MATCHROOM BOXING ANNOUNCES HISTORIC ‘LIVE FROM GHANA’ EVENT FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 AS CRAIG RICHARDS AND DAN AZEEZ COLLIDE IN ACCRA – LIVE WORLDWIDE ON DAZN
Tue, 04 Nov 2025Bryce Mills Defeats James Bernadin By Unanimous Decision
Mon, 03 Nov 2025NBA Daily: Wembanyama Struggles as Suns Give Spurs First Loss 130-118
By Reylan Loberternos, Mon, 03 Nov 2025Oklahoma City Thunder the only undefeated NBA Team
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Mon, 03 Nov 2025RP Blu Boys Close Out Strong with Unbeaten Record in Japan Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 03 Nov 2025Pero Outlasts Thompson in Orlando, Secures Unanimous Decision Victory
Mon, 03 Nov 2025Jonas Magpantay Crowned Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Champion
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 03 Nov 2025