Tagum outplays Valenzuela in come-from behind win
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 25 Sep 2024
TAGUM City outplayed Valenzuela City, 6-4 in the Open Division of the Atty. Jong Guevarra Cup 2024 Second Conference to enter the semi-finals of Association of Chess Amateurs of the Philippines Inc. [ACAPI] held today, September 24.
Tagum now plays Davao City thru the Chess.com platform, knock-out game with the winner entering the semi-finals on September 27.
Tagum started slow with Valenzuela taking an early 3-0 lead.
But Tagum bounced back with victories by Knarf Lawrence Batislaong, John Gerald Esencia, Randy Ebao and Warren Aton.
Kim Falcatan also played for Tagum City Chess team owned by Homer Rotulo with Esencia as the playing manager.
Valencia was represented by John Lawrence Coronado, Jimmy Ty, Francis Talaboc and Joshua Vila.
The games were confirmed by ACAPI arbiter and technical committee Ely Acas, and supported by ACAPI president and founder Rey Urbiztondo.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Pacquiao Arrives in Los Angeles, Fight Announcement Imminent
By Dong Secuya, Mon, 19 May 2025Oklahoma Thrashes Denver Nuggets in Game 7, 125-93, Completes NBA Final Four
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Mon, 19 May 2025Results from Panamà City
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Mon, 19 May 2025Antonio Vargas Elevated to WBA World Bantamweight Champion
Mon, 19 May 2025CATTERALL AND EUBANK CLASH IN ALL-BRITISH WELTERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN IN MANCHESTER ON JULY 5 LIVE ON DAZN
Sun, 18 May 2025Jayson Mama Set to Challenge for IBO World Super Flyweight Title in Johannesburg
Sat, 17 May 2025Fisher vs Allen 2: Can Johnny Make Necessary Improvements?
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 17 May 2025Weights from Panamá City
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sat, 17 May 2025CRUZ LANDS IBF ELIMINATOR AGAINST MISHIRO IN NEW YORK
Sat, 17 May 2025Fisher and Allen Hit the Scales Ahead of Highly Anticipated Heavyweight Rematch
Sat, 17 May 2025Boxing: Sport Entertainment or Entertainment Sport (Part Two)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 16 May 2025NYC PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES: BERLANGA VS. SHEERAZ / SHAKUR STEVENSON VS. WILLIAM ZEPEDA
Fri, 16 May 2025HALL OF FAME TRAINER FREDDIE ROACH TO BE HONORED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN PUBLIC CEREMONY AT FREDDIE'S GYM!
Fri, 16 May 2025HALL OF FAME BROADCASTER JIM LAMPLEY TO PARTICIPATE IN 2025 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
Fri, 16 May 2025Minnesota, Indiana Back Again in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Thu, 15 May 2025