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Chess vet Urbiztondo’s crucial win sparks Surigao’s one-point edge over Normin

“Tsamba lang tingali or dili lang gyod tingali kumpyansaan ang mga tigulang kay may asim pa,” the 58-year-old Urbiztondo said in jest.

Flamboyant Casimero picks Donaire as next target

“Three prominent boxers are on my list. But Rigondeaux is already finished. So Donaire will be next then the Japanese turtle Naoya Inoue will follow,” the flamboyant Casimero told the US press.

Normin chessers favored to beat Surigao

The upgraded Northern Mindanao squad of team skipper Domingo Oga will be anchored by NM Levi Mercado, FM Rustum Tolentino, Johnnel Balquin, Nazario Ubanan, Jaime Frias, Christian Arroyo, Romeo Canino, Adrian Yulo, Ronald Canino, James Adrian Sabo, Choy Dalauta, Cleto Vasquez , Clement Valledor, Mary Joy Tan and Aizel Jane Gicole with Mario Arroyo, Ruelle Canino, Alfred Rapanot and Arbz Calido as reserves.

Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates rout Caraga woodpushers, 44-12

The Surigao Checkmates will be seriously tested in the next match against Region 10 anchored by the top pawn pushers from Iligan, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Cagayan de Oro.

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Surigao Fianchetto spearheads Mindanao online chess matches

“Sooner or later, the Tokyo Games which provide us entertainment at home through cyber viewing will be over. And then, very stressful kaayo ang pandemic that we need an avenue to desperately keep our sane mind while continuing the development of chess in Mindanao,” said Arena International Master (AIM) Rey Urbiztondo, who initiated the developmental program that gained a Mindanao-wide approval from leading chess aficionados in the island.

Paalam’s victory gives Oro residents break from Covid-19 woes

Paalam will face the Japanese home bet, Ryomei Tanaka, in the semifinal tomorrow at 1:30 pm, Philippine time.

Oro’s Balquin remains as Mindanao’s top chess combatant

“Chess ra gyod akong gibuhi sa pamilya pero dili ko ga inarte. Bisan gamay ra premyo monster field kakusog ang labanan dili ko makurat moaway kay pila ka sako na sab kana atong mga tropeyo sa balay,” said Balquin who just turned 43 on June 5.

Siargao surfers keep Olympic hunt alive

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Eala makes winning debut in Bellinzona W60 tilt