by Marlon Bernardino.
Israel Landicho of Cavite Spartans insists he is ready for war when he goes up against Genghis Imperial of Manila Indios Bravos in the Bayanihan Chess Club Match Up Series Chess For a Cause on April 9 coinciding with the celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan.
“I have to train hard for this fight, give my best, and give a good show,” said Landicho, who hails from Bacoor City, Cavite.
“I will do my very best,” said Imperial, the pride of Sta. Mesa, Manila.
The Bayanihan Chess Club Match Up Series Chess For a Cause is being held in cooperation with
Bethesda, Maryland, US based frontliner Dr. Joe Balinas;
Engr. Antonio “Uncle Paps” Balinas;
Auckland, New Zealand based Retired Capt. Jun Isaac;
Estonia and Sweden based Euro Gaming Consultant Mr. Kim Zafra;
Caloocan City Chess Team Owner Atty. Arnel Batungbakal,
Quezon City Chess Team Owner External Auditor/Consultant Mr. Danilo Ponay,
Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based Mr. Jimmy Reyes,
Mr. Teddy Cu, Mrs. CJT, Little Scouts Chess Club, Mr. Gerry Bustamante of Barberong Broker, Engr. Lito Lapuz and Mr. Wilson Kwan.
A Chess For A Cause Part Of Fund Raising will Go to needy Chess Players