Imperial beats Landicho
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 10 Apr 2021
Manila---Candidate Master Genghis Imperial of Manila Indios Bravos beat Israel Landicho of Cavite Spartans in the race-to-12 Chess For A Cause, Friday, April 9, 2021 at the lichess.org platform.
The match lasted 6 and half hours according to Bayanihan Chess Club secretary general Fide Master Robert Suelo Jr. in the 1-day event, 5 minutes plus 2 seconds increment time control format to coincide the celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan backed up by Zamboanga Sultans team owner Canadian National Master Zulfikar Sali, Dr. Joe Balinas, Engr. Antonio Balinas, Mr. Theo Panga, JC Marikina, Mr. Jimmy Reyes, Retired Capt. Jun Isaac, Mr. Kim Zafra, IM Rony Roca, Mam Elvira Roca and MCF woodpushers in coordination with Jolina Icao youtube channel.
Imperial amassed a total of 12 points while Landicho tallied 6 points with six draws not counted, to win the match supported by Caloocan Loadmanna Knights team owner Atty. Arnel Batungbakal, San Juan Predators team owner Michael Angelo Ong Chua, Negros Kingsmen co-team owner Mam Jeanshen Rosalem, Negros Kingsmen co-team owner Atty. Jason Maxino Bandal, Quezon City Simba's Tribe team owner Danilo Ponay, Antipolo Cobras co-team owner Mc Daniel Ebao, Mr. Teddy Cu, Mr. Dodoy Kriz Villareal, Mr. Avelino Labian Carredo, Dr. Bien Santos of BVP Santos Optical, Engr. Herbert Tabernilla Jr., Retired US Navy Manong Roj, Pastor Joel Jacinto, Little Scouts Chess Club , Mr. Gerry Bustamante of Barberong Broker, Mr. Bert Cunan of Chess Online Tournament Studio, Mr. Juancho Caunte, Mr. Recca Carcueva of Philippine E9 Chess Club Korea, Mr. Christopher Gilbuena Boco of Bigminds, Engr. Lito Lapuz and Mr. Wilson Kwan.-Marlon Bernardino-
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