The much-awaited 2023 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference playoffs begin on Wednesday, April 19, with the top eight teams in each division battling in a win-or-go-home affair.
All eyes will be on Northern Division top seed and overall leader Laguna-Dasmariñas which finished the elimination round with an impressive 27-1 win-loss record.The Grandmaster Rogelio Barcenilla Jr. and International Master Daniel Quizon-led team will take on eighth seed Rizal Batch Towers in the opening round.Despite being tagged as an overwhelming favorite, team owner Dr. Fred Paez said they will not take Rizal lightly in their match-up.'Rizal is also a strong team.
Rizal, on the other hand, is led by International Master Richelieu Salcedo 3rd, National Master Noel De La Cruz, National Master Elias Lao Jr. and Kelly Ann David-Salcedo.Laguna-Dasmarinas, the league's inaugural champion in 2021, is supported by the Cavite Fourth District Rep. Elpidio 'Pidi' Barzaga Jr., David Nithyanathan of Kalaro and Greatech Philippines, Engr. Billy Joe Ereno of Costbusters Philippine Corp, Engr.
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