MANILA—FM Roel Abelgas and Richie Jocson powered the Laguna Heroes to a 12-9 victory over Manila Indios Bravos in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) match held Oct. 5 at Chess.com Platform.
“We are delighted by the twin victories of the Laguna Heroes against Manila and Cagayan. The field is tough but we are hoping to perform well in every match.” said Engr. Billy Joe Ereňo of Costbusters Philippines Corp., one of the four co-team owners of the Laguna Heroes together with Mr. David Nithyananthan of KALARO and Greatech Philippines, Inc., Engr. Benjamin Dy of SDC Global Choice Foods and Dr. Fred Paez of Jolly Smile Dental Clinic.
Abelgas (photo above) defeated NM Rolando Andador while Jocson trounced NM Carlos Edgardo Garma.
Also delivering for Laguna in the blitz event were WNM Jean Karen Enriquez and AG Kimuel Aaron Lorenzo.
Enriquez subdued WNM Ludivina Ortega Nadera while Lorenzo crushed Jhulo Goloran.
FM Jose Efren Bagamasbad split the point with FM Nelson “Elo” Mariano III while IM Angelo Abundo Young drew with IM Chito Garma.
Alji Cantonjos provided the full point for Manila after beating Christian Nanola.
After their blitz encounter ended in a 5-2 triumph in favor of Laguna, Abelgas struck the hardest in the rapid chess phase which ended in a 7-7 all deadlock.
Laguna, meantime blasted Cagayan Kings, 14.5-6.5, in the following match.