| |
|
Knights of the Square Table throws support to 1st Women's Online Bullet Chess Championships
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 18 Mar 2020
Manila----The 1st Women's Online Bullet Chess Championships @ lichess.org, which unfolds on April 1, 2020, at 1pm gets a big boost as Knights of the Square Table announced its sponsorship of the prestigious competition featuring the world’s fastest players.
The time control is two minutes via lichess.org. Berserk is allowed and the duration is two hours using the Arena tournament format.
"I collaborated with United Queens Chess Club headed by Pres. Susan Grace Neri, kasi they have good quality online live coverage, by main anchor Woman Fide Master Cherry Ann Mejia," said Capt Ronaldo Banaag, Founder/CEO of the famous Knights of the Square Table.
"They will cover the online tournaments live," added Capt. Banaag.
Online Guest Chess Masters headed by Filipino Olympiad-bound Grand Master Darwin Laylo and Fide Master Randy Segarra of Philippines, International Master-elect Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea of Romania , International Master Ernesto Javier Fernandez of Cuba and International Master Daniel Barria-Zuniga of Serbia.
"Chess is more than competitions and winning. It's always about character building. There is no greater honor and glory for any Chess player than to fight and win with dignity and integrity." said United Queens Chess Club President Susan Grace Neri, daughter of International Arbiter and National Master Wilfredo Neri.
"So in behalf of United Queens Chess Club, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our Online Guest Chess Masters for gracing this project!" said Susan Grace.
Filipino International Master Joel "Cholo" Banawa, Owner/Managing Director at Rising Phoenix Chess Academy had something to say regarding the COVID-19 deadly virus.
"This emerging new trend: Online chess tournaments has become the safest way to organize, join and participate in high caliber chess tournament without the risk of exposing one's self to the deadly COVID-19 or more popularly known as the Corona Virus 2019." said Filipino International Master Joel "Cholo" Banawa, Owner/Managing Director at Rising Phoenix Chess Academy.-Marlon Bernardino-
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Froilan Saludar Becomes WBA Intercontinental Bantamweight Champion After Stunning Victory in Dubai
, Sun, 17 Nov 2024GILBERTO ‘ZURDO’ RAMIREZ MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST-EVER MEXICAN TO BECOME UNIFIED WBA AND WBO CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
, Sun, 17 Nov 2024Serbia’s Pavel Fedorov wins close IBA Kunlun Fight World Cup main event in Beijing
, Sun, 17 Nov 2024Dayaw OCR at Monte Garay Nov. 17
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 17 Nov 2024MILO National Marathon Davao Leg set November 17 at SM Lanang
By Lito delos Reyes, , Sun, 17 Nov 2024RIVERA DEFENDS FLYWEIGHT TITLES AGAINST GONZALEZ IN PUERTO RICO
, Sat, 16 Nov 2024WEIGHTS FROM ATLANTIC CITY
, Sat, 16 Nov 2024LATINO NIGHT OFFICIAL WEIGHTS: ZURDO VS. BILLAM-SMITH RIYADH SEASON’S LATINO NIGHT EVENT PRESENTED BY GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA ON NOVEMBER 16
, Sat, 16 Nov 2024Inoue Fancied to Repeat as FOTY but Beterbiev, Usyk, Bam Have Strong Cases (Last of Two Parts)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 16 Nov 2024IBA Kunlun Fight World Cup is ready to commence in Beijing
, Sat, 16 Nov 2024Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See
By Chris Carlson, , Fri, 15 Nov 2024Inoue Fancied to Repeat as FOTY But Beterbiev, Usyk, Bam Have Strong Cases (First of Two Parts)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 15 Nov 2024FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE FOR RIYADH SEASON’S LATINO NIGHT EVENT PRESENTED BY GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA
, Fri, 15 Nov 2024The Boxing Buzz is back this Saturday night on The Boardwalk
, Fri, 15 Nov 2024Undefeated Heavyweight Bruce Seldon Jr. Looks To Remain Unbeaten on Saturday, November 16!
, Fri, 15 Nov 2024Unbeaten Rising Star David Cardenas Headlines San Antonio Boxing Card on Saturday, November 23rd Streamed Live on ABC Affiliate KSAT.com
, Fri, 15 Nov 2024Team USA Dominated 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships, Brought Home Historic Medals
, Fri, 15 Nov 2024Cleveland's Resurgence, Injuries Threaten Boston Celtics Hold of NBA East Conference
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 14 Nov 2024RIYADH SEASON’S LATINO NIGHT FIGHTERS EXCITE FANS DURING OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT AHEAD OF STACKED CARD ON NOVEMBER 16
, Thu, 14 Nov 2024Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on November 23
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 14 Nov 2024GRAND ARRIVALS FIESTA KICKS OFF RIYADH SEASON’S LATINO NIGHT EVENT PRESENTED BY GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH MAIN EVENT CO-PROMOTED BY BOXXER
, Wed, 13 Nov 2024Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez prepared for a war for his World Cruiserweight Unification with Chris Billam-Smith
, Wed, 13 Nov 2024IBA Kunlun Fight World Cup kicks off in Beijing on 16 November with superstars Erislandy Alvarez and Sofiane Oumiha
, Wed, 13 Nov 20244th Senator Manny Pacquiao rapid chess tatluhan team tournament on November 17
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 13 Nov 2024The Past Week in Action 11 November 2024: Ennis Outpoints Chukhadzhian; Rodriguez Destroys Guevarra: Davis Wipes Out Lemos
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 12 Nov 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
