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Surigao Fianchetto takes on Iloilo Kisela tonight
Blitz showdown (three minutes with two-second increment) starts at 7 pm sharp, followed by the rapid contest (15 minutes without increment) at 7:30 pm.
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Lynde Salgados
Lynde Salgados is the veteran Sports Writer for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily. With a career spanning decades, Lynde has become one of the most respected voices in Southern Philippines sports journalism, known specifically for his deep expertise in the Philippine chess circuit and regional basketball leagues. Based in Cagayan de Oro, his reporting goes beyond the final score, focusing on the development of homegrown athletes and the grassroots growth of Mindanaoan sports. Whether analyzing a grandmaster's gambit or covering high-stakes local tournaments, Lynde’s work is defined by technical precision and a commitment to elevating the sporting narrative of Northern Mindanao.
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