Wednesday, 05 August 2026 · Philippines

All GM Pinoy vs fifth-seeded Poland

MANILA---The Philippines seeks to slay a mighty fifth-seeded Poland in their seventh-round showdown that could make or break their bid in the 44th World Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India. The Filipinos…

PH chessers upset Swedes in round 5

MANILA---Grandmaster Mark Paragua defeated Grandmaster Erik Blomqvist on top board to snatch the upset win of the Philippines against the 31st-ranked Swedes, 2.5-1.5, in the fifth round Tuesday night …

Estrellado tops Taytay chess tourney

MANILA---Kenneth Gene Estrellado shone in the Cheuk Wai Lo Individual Chess Tournament last Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Taytay Chess Club in Taytay, Rizal Province. Estrellado finished the six-round …

PH chess team bounces back, whips Cyprus

MANILA---The Philippines trounced Cyprus, 3-1, to storm back into contention in the men’s side even as its women’s team suffered a heartbreaking 2.5-1.5 defeat to higher-ranked Serbia after three roun…

Rowel Roque rules Chess Infinitum

MANILA--- Rowel Roque reigned supreme in the Chess Infinitum Invitational Rapid Tournament 3rd Edition sponsored by sportsman/businessman Boojie Lim over the weekend at the SM Sucat Building B, Parana…

IM Quizon to defend title

MANILA---International Master Daniel Quizon will defend his title at the Chess Infinitum Invitational Rapid Tournament 3rd Edition on July 24, 2022 at the SM Sucat Building B, Paranaque City. Grandmas…