Never too old to play chess

Never too old to play chess

A LOT of people say playing chess sharpens the mind. It exercises the brain and can improve cognitive health and memory. When Domingo Santos tells you that, it is hard not to believe. After all, Tatay Domeng, as he is fondly called in chess circles, is turning 97 on May 4, making him jedi-like in the chess world. Born in 1928, Tatay Domeng still actively plays chess. He frequently visits chess hubs in Marikina City, particularly in Barangay Sant…