MANILA – Iloilo Kisela Knights finished its maiden Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) campaign as bronze medalists following a 14-7 triumph over San Juan Predators on Saturday night.
The Kisela Knights kicked the battle-for-third place with a slim 4-3 win over the Predators on victories by Cherry Ann Mejia, Fritz Bryan Porras, and Dennis Bernas and draws by Joey Antonio Jr. and Karl Victor Ochoa.
They had a better showing in the rapid event after beating San Juan, 10-4, courtesy of victories by Ochoa, Bernas, Porras, and Cesar Mariano and deadlocks by Antonio and Mejia.
The Knights were relegated to the third-place match following a close 1-2 defeat on the hands of Camarines Soaring Eagle during the Southern Division Finale last Wednesday.
“I am proud of the Iloilo Kisela Knights for fighting like a real champion. They never gave up until the end. They gave all their best,” Kisela Knights team owner Leo Sotaridona said. “This will be a learning experience for the team. We will improve and come back better next conference.”
Other members of team were Fiona Geeweneth Guirhem, Gio Mejia, John Michael Silvederio, Mark Jossel Mariano, and Lloyd Lanciola./PN
