Davao's youth standouts John Ray Batucan and Rowelyn Joy Acedo are going to Vietnam on June 9 for the ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championships on June 11 to 20.
"I won't promise, but I will do my best," said Batucan on Thursday's Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn. Batucan topped the national age-group qualifying tournament in Manila that earned him the Vietnam stint.
Batucan, son of taxi driver Neptali Jr., plays against a computer for four hours every day as part of his training.
And Acedo showed more confidence when she said. "Kaya," said a very confident Acedo who trains under coach Rowel Modina.
National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) regional director James Infiesto said that their chess federation under former Surigao representative Prospero Pichay Jr. is bankrolling the participation of the players who will wear the national colors.
After their stint in Vietnam, Infiesto said the two players will play in Tagaytay for another tournament to determine the best players for the World Youth Chess Championships.
Meanwhile, Pichay is arriving in Davao City on May 26 for the opening ceremony of the Davao Open Chess Tournament at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.
Infiesto said participants will earn Fide ratings.
"The local government has supported us and 95 percent of the expenses will come from the private sector," he said.
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