Quizon bags PCAP crown

Jul 22, 2024 10:04 AM

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GM-elect and International Master Daniel Quizon added feather to his cap after reigning supreme in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Tour of Champions in San Juan City Sunday, July 21.

GM-elect and International Master Daniel Quizon added feather to his cap after reigning supreme in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Tour of Champions in San Juan City Sunday, July 21.

att.8_CH7CAk_unBy-_vCcK_VNVcxnGXmfATmfuzTUwAl5o.jpg — GM elect and IM Daniel Maravilla Quizon shows his championship trophy plus the top purse worth P80,000. (Center). Also in the photo were from left: NA Ferdinand Reyes Jr., PCAP Founder/Commissioner Atty. Paul Elauria, PCAP Chairman Michael Angelo Ong Chua , GM Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. (3rd place), FM Ellan Asuela (2nd place), Monique Castaneda (Marketing of AVP-Head of Marketing of Ortigas Malls), Sheila Marie Perez (Associate Marketing Manager of Ortigas Malls) and Tournament Director Coach Hubert Estrella

The 20-year-old Quizon outwitted FIDE Master Ellan Asuela in the final round of blitz and rapid play to bring home the P80,000 top purse in the 12-man tournament.

"I’m very happy to win again, especially in a major tournament like this," said Quizon.

"I would like to thank Mayor Jenny Barzaga, councilor Kiko Barzaga and national coach FIDE Master Roel

Abelgas for supporting my participation in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Tour of Champions Grandfinals," he added.

Before winning the competition, Quizon outlasted GM Joey Antonio, a 13-time Philippine Open title holder, in the semifinals.

Asuela, meanwhile, bagged second while Antonio settled for third.

Fresh from his dominant stint in the Oaminal Open last week, Quizon is closer to completing his GM title quest as he carries 2457 points – three points away from the standard rating of 2460.

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