Chess
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Kevin Arquero battles back to capture the SIKAT Armageddon chess
Kevin Arquero regained his form coming from the loser brackets and edged Sherwin Tiu 2-1 in the grand finals of the 1st Single Knockout Armageddon Tournament (SiKAT) held on November 30, 2024…
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IM Roderick Nava yielded to 11 players in Simul; Kevin Arquero is King in the 1st Armageddon Battle of Champions
Nineteen players, mostly members of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE), participated in the simultaneous games against International Master Roderick Nava with a time odds of 7 minutes for each player…
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Wong, Villaseran Shine in Thrilling Cavite Speedcubing Open
The Cavite Speedcubing Open delivered high-stakes excitement and record-breaking performances, with reigning champions and rising stars showcasing their skills in the two-day competition. Brenton Wong Dominates Centerpiece Event (3x3x3) Reigning 3x3x3 National…
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32nd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships: Team Philippines wraps up successful campaign with 2 golds and 1 bronze medal
Porto Santo Island, Portugal---Team Philippines wraps up its successful 32nd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships campaign with 2 golds and 1 bronze medal. It was held at the Hotel Baleira in Porto…
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Filipino IM Garma trounce foes, stay in hunt for top finish
Porto Santo Island, Portugal---Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma scored hard-earned wins to bounce back in contention after nine round of the 32nd FIDE World Senior Chess Championship on Tuesday, November 26,…
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El Presidente, Grand Maestro, Kamatyas, Flash Arca and Gwapings to grace the 49th IIEE ANC and Golden sports on November 28 to 30 at SMX Pasay City
The IIEE Annual National Convention (ANC), in its 49th year, will be held in SMX Pasay City from November 25 to 30, 2024 to be attended by over 8000 seminar participants and…
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NM Inigo rules Philippine Batang Pinoy Blitz chess championship
Seasoned woodpusher and National Master Michael Jan Stephen Rosalem Inigo emerged as the champion in the Philippine Batang Pinoy Blitz Chess Championship last November 24, 2024 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Inigo,…
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Garma wins, climbs to 8th place
Porto Santo Island, Portugal --- International Master Chito Danilo Garma of the Philippines climbed to eight after beating FIDE Master Rudolf Meessen of Belgium in 75 moves of the French defense, advance…
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Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma is the new World Senior Blitz champion; Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat takes the bronze medal
Porto Santo Island, Portugal---Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma, who hails from Sampaloc, Manila, is the latest Filipino to become a world champion in chess. The 60-year-old Garma, whose stint here is…
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Filipino IM Bagamasbad prevails
Porto Santo Island, Portugal---Filipino International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad played even better in his fifth game in the 32nd World Senior Chess Championship, turning back Candidate Master Carlos Araya Umana of Costa…
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Filipino FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu is ready to face challenge
Filipino FIDE Master Ivan Travis Cu is ready to face the challenge in his bid to compete in Singapore. The 15-year old will join the Singapore International Open 2024 Group A division…
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Filipino International Master Garma beats Lithuanian Grandmaster
Porto Santo Island, Portugal ----Filipino International Master Chito Danilo Garma beat Lithuanian Grandmaster Maxin Novik in a hard-fought match to claim his third consecutive win after the fourth round of the 32nd…
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New NCFP Regional Coordinator
Engr. Rey C. Urbiztondo, a veteran chess organizer and active player, has been appointed as the Regional Coordinator for the Northern Mindanao and Caraga Regions, marking a new chapter for chess enthusiasts…
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Garma gains tie for 11th place in World Senior
Porto Santo, Island, Portugal---International Master Chito Danilo Garma defeated Tomasz Sielicki of Poland Tuesday night to carry the fight for the Philippines in the 32nd World Senior Chess Championships at Hotel Baleira…
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Bad Start for Pinoy Chessers in Portugal World Seniors
Porto Santo Island, Portugal---The Philippine chess team suffered an opening defeat in their respective rivals at the start of 32nd World Senior Chess Championships on Sunday, November 17 here. International Master Chito…
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Cebuano Mangubat faces top seed Georgian Grandmaster
Porto Santo Island, Portugal ---Mario Mangubat of the Philippines will face top seeded Grandmaster Zurab Sturua of Georgia at the start of the 32nd World Senior Chess Championships 65 over category on…
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Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on November 23
Quezon City---EVERYTHING is set for the staging of Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on November 23 at the Victoria Sports (VS) Tower 2, 799 EDSA South Triangle, QuezonCity near MRT…
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4th Senator Manny Pacquiao rapid chess tatluhan team tournament on November 17
Quezon City---THE 4th Hon. Sen. Manny Pacquiao rapid chess tatluhan team tournament (2000 average rating) gets underway on November 17, 2024, 11am at Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Avenue in Quezon City. The champion…
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Jericho Winston Cu rules ACE Youth Chess Championship
Jericho Winston Cu emerged as the champion in the Alpha Chess Excellence-ACE Youth Chess Championship-4th leg Under 14 category last Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the The Alveo Corporate Center, 6th Floor…
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Kelly Rancap is 8th SIKAT Champion
Pakil, Laguna---Kelly Rancap of Lucena bested 42 others in the Speed-Chess IIEE-Bayanihan Knockout Armageddon Tournament (SIKAT) held in Pakil Laguna last November 9, 2024. The tournament is organized by Engr. Rodrigo Pecolera…