The 8th edition of the Speed-Chess IIEE-Bayanihan Knockout Armageddon Tournament or SIKAT will be held in Pakil, Laguna on November 9, 2024.
The event in Pakil was pushed by 2020 IIEE national president Rod Pecolera, who has roots in the said town where he intends to share his expertise and engineering services. 'Playing chess is the right one direction for all the youngster and all commoners in the community of Pakil ,' said Pecolera. The champions in the previous editions of SIKAT include Fide Master Noel Dela Cruz, Fide Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca, National Master Marlon Bernardino, Kevin Arquero and Sherwin Tiu.
Another set of simultaneous games will be performed by Bernardino, who recently topped a tournament in Laos.Actor Jao Mapa, who is also a chess enthusiast, will play a one-on-one game with Pecolera, who is also being called by close friends as Direk Rowell for having a resemblance to actor/director Rowell Santiago. Meanwhilem in the second conference of Season 4 of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines , the IIEE-PSME Quezon City Simba's Tribe won over Arriba Iriga, 12-9.
Chess Tournament Goes To Pakil Laguna
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