Chess
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GM Antonio moves to 2nd in Spain chess tilt
Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. kept the Philippines alive, posting a hard-earned win over Ronald Koehler of Germany to land in the second spot after the fourth round of the III Internacional…
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Sit back and enjoy, “Bata’ Reyes book is out
Discover the life of the Greatest Player of All Time and Hall of Famer Efren "Bata" Reyes , written by Sportsman Marlon Manalo, who is also an International Billiards and Snooker Champion.…
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Reyes rules 17th edition of Kamatyas FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament
Chester Neil Reyes emerged as champion in the 17th Kamatyas FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament on Saturday, November 8,2025 at the NOMO- A Vista Lifestyle Center in Bacoor City, Cavite. Reyes pocketed…
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Robert Racasa Finishes 9th in World Memory Championships
Filipino memory athlete Robert Racasa made the Philippines proud after finishing 9th overall at the World Memory Championships, a grueling three-day (Nov.7-9, 2025) contest that brought together 190 competitors from around the…
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Robert Racasa Shines for the Philippines on First Day of World Memory Championships
Filipino memory master Robert Racasa delivered an impressive performance on the first day of the World Memory Championships 2025, standing out among top competitors from around the globe on Saturday, November 8,…
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Lhuillier Lauds RP Blu Boys’ Triumph in Japan Tilt
Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL) President Jean Henri Lhuillier lauded the RP Blu Boys for their impressive championship run at the International Exchange Men’s Softball Tournament in Higashikagawa City, Japan,…
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FIDE Rated Chess Tournament Pasig Police Board Patrol Checkpoint Challenge
Ang Buhay at Batas, in partnership with Pasig City Police Station, Soroptimist International Pasig, Nicolas & de Vega Law Offices and the National Chess Federation of the Philippines will hold a FIDE…
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IM Dableo and IM Banawa Headline 17th Kamatyas FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament
International Masters Ronald Dableo and Joel Banawa lead the list of top contenders as the 17th Edition of the Kamatyas FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament kicks off this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at…
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Jellie Ann Magro wins 6 straight, Quezon City down Isabela in PCAP
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE), Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) and Quezon City (QC) chess team of Siba’s tribe won over Isabela Knights of Alexander 16-5 last November 5…
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Kamatyas FIDE Rapid chess on Nov 8
The 17th Edition of the Kamatyas FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament will be held on November 8, 2025, at NOMO, Molino Boulevard, Brgy. San Nicolas 1 and Bayanan, Bacoor City, Cavite. The Open…
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RP Blu Boys Close Out Strong with Unbeaten Record in Japan Tournament
The journey begins on a high note for the RP Blu Boys! In their opening game of the International Exchange Tournament in Higashikagawa City, Japan, the national men’s softball team delivered a…
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GM Antonio finishes 14th in World Senior Standard event
Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. drew his final match, relegating him to 14th place in the recently-concluded 33rd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships at the Grand Hotel Brada in Gallipoli, Italy on…
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Bernardino to play in Malaysia and France chess championship
Filipino and United States chess master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. will head to Penang, Malaysia and to France with hopes of improving his world ranking aside from bringing more honor for the…
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Make way for the Philippines’ oldest active chess player
73-year-old Rodolfo Enrique Rivera, The Philippines' oldest active chess player, is scheduled to participate next month in the world stage. The pride of Novaliches, Quezon City is set to compete in the…
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SBA Season 2 Kicks Off November 10
The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) is gearing up for another thrilling season as it launches Season 2 on November 10, 2025, featuring not one but two new powerhouse teams, the Makati Titans…
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GM Joey bounces back into contention
Filipino Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. rebounded with a victory over his rival to remain in contention after eight rounds of the 33rd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships at the Grand Hotel…
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National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. rules Moonroast chessfest
National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. emerged as champion of the Moonroast Coffee Rapid Open Chess Tournament at Barangay Poblacion, Makati City on Sunday. Bernardino finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with…
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GM Joey remains on top
Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr., playing white, split the points with Grandmaster Michal Krasenkow of Poland after 14 moves of Giuco Piano Opening to remain on top after Round 6 of the…
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GM Antonio outwits Kazakh GM, shares lead
Gallipoli, Italy ---Grandmaster Rogelio "Joéy" Antonio Jr. , playing black defeated Grandmaster Murtas Kazhgaleyev of Kazakhstan in 59 moves of Bogo-Indian defense to gain a share of the lead in the fifth…
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GM Joey beats CM Marc in Italy World Senior Standard chess tourney to climb at 2nd place
Gallipoli, Italy — Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. continued his spotless run in the Standard competition of the 33rd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships with a 33-move victory, playing white against Candidate…