QC edges Tacloban in Armageddon in PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
MANILA –It was Francis Talaboc's crucial win against Remegio Galenzoga on Board 3 that gave Quezon City Simba's Tribe a 2-1 win for the Armageddon tiebreaker against Tacloban Vikings of the 3rd season, the first conference of Professional Chess Association of the Philippines online chess tournament virtually held at Chess.com Platform on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Kristian Paulo Cristobal won his match against National Master Melvin Merelos on Board 2, while Jimmy Ty Jr. edged NM Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. on Board 1.
During the blitz game, Quezon City began the evening with a 5.5-1.5 victory via full points from National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. (Board 1), Kristian Paulo Cristobal (Board 2), Arena Fide Master Michaela Concio (Board 3), Arena International Master Francis Talaboc (6), Freddie Talaboc (Board 7) and draw by Playing Team Owner Danilo Ponay (Board 4).
However, Tacloban defeated Quezon City in rapid play, 9-5, to force an Armageddon tiebreaker.
Quezon City won the Armageddon tiebreaker, 2-1.
Quezon City Simba's Tribe followed up with a 12.5-8.5 triumph over Cebu Niños to climb to a 4-15 slate in the Northern division.
Ariel Potot had carried a good fight for Cebu after splitting the points with NM Bernardino, both in blitz and rapid in their top board encounter.
“Huge victories for the Quezon City Simba's Tribe, especially our victory against the Tacloban Vikings,” said team manager Samivin delos Santos.-Marlon Bernardino-
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