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The 2nd Nueva Ecija Chess Knights Rapid Tournament is all set
THE 2nd Nueva Ecija Chess Knights Rapid Tournament is all set to get underway on February 25 at the SM Mega Center in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Tournament Director Benjamin Bauto said…
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Torre to grace Dan Jorda & IIEE-Bayanihan Chess Club FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament
MANILA---ALL chess roads lead to Quezon City for the staging of the much-awaited first Dan Jorda & IIEE-Bayanihan Chess Club FIDE-rated Open Rapid Chess Tournament at the Arton Strip Rockwell, Blue Ridge…
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FM Daluz sweeps Antonio “Bolok” Memorial Open Rapid Chess Tournament tilt
MARIKINA CITY---FIDE Master (FM) Christian Mark Daluz sustained a hot start and ruled the Antonio "Bolok" Memorial Open Rapid Chess Tournament at the Jesus Dela Peña Covered Court in Marikina City on…
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Niño Alcantara Climbs from 176 to 169 in ATP Rankings, Becomes Number One Doubles Player in the Philippines
Niño Alcantara, the rising tennis star from the Philippines, continues to make waves in the international ATP circuit, recently elevating his career-high ranking from 176 to 169. Not only is he rising…
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Surigao Diamond Knights: Ready and Excited to Play in ACAPI Tourney
MANILA---Veteran woodpusher Lennon Hart Salgados who is the team captain of the Surigao Diamond Knights said that they are excited and very ready to play against other teams from different parts of…
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JCI Senate Lipa Open Rapid Chess Tournament set
MANILA---The JCI Senate Lipa Open Rapid Chess Tournament is held in celebration of the Lipa City Foundation Day. The tournament will be held on June 17, 2024 at the Lipa Convention Center,…
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ACAPI league gets set to unwrap its inaugural season
MANILA---A brand new chess league called Association of Chess Amateurs in the Philippines, Inc. (ACAPI) has been created and its games will be played at online platform Chess.com. A colorful opening is…
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Incoming La Salle student ties for fifth in India chess tilt; earns 1st IM norm plus an outright FIDE Master title
Final Standings: (10 round Swiss System) 8.0 points--GM Sayantan Das (India) 7.5 points---GM Diptayan Ghosh (India), IM Sambit Panda (India), IM Saha Neelash (India) 7.0 points---IM Dey Shahil (India), AGM Jethro Dino…
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Garma, De Guzman, Nadera ready for chess action
MANILA---International Masters Chito Garma, Ricardo de Guzman and Barlo Nadera will return to chess action when the IM Rony and Mam Elvira Roca Invitational Chess Tournament gets underway on February 17, Saturday…
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King’s Gambit’s Marticio Rules Back-to-Back Chess Tourneys
King's Gambit Online Chess School's players of Coach Richard Villaseran continued to romp up titles in different tournaments with WNM Jersey Marticio, arguably the country's top junior female chess player, bagging back-to-back…
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Lhuillier Lauds Alcantara’s Title Romp in India
Cebuana Lhuillier Sports Ambassador Francis Casey Alcantara continues his amazing start in 2024 winning another ITF Challenger in India, this time with partner Christopher Ruangkat, Indonesia’s top player, to maintain his career-best…
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IM Young to join in the 21st BCC Open 2024 in Thailand
MANILA – Filipino International Master Angelo Abundo Young is planning to join the 21st BCC (Bangkok Chess Club) Open 2024 scheduled from April 13 to 21. The competition, which will be held…
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NM Rosaupan rules 4th Noypi chess tilt
Caloocan City---Seasoned woodpusher and National Master (NM) Carlo Magno Rosaupan emerged champion in the 4th Noypi Chess Training Tournament-1850 and below last Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the SM Center Sangandaan, Caloocan…
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King’s Gambit Online Chess School Players Dominate Chess Tournaments
King's Gambit Online Chess School Players of Coach Richard Villaseran continue to stamp its class winning several tournaments nationwide. Youngsters 13-year-olds Pat Ferdolf Macabulos and National Master Al-Basher "Basty" Buto ruled the…
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Maranao chess wizard NM Buto wrecks the field, scores a perfect 6/6
MANILA---Maranao chess wizard National Master Al-Basher "Basty" Buto topped the inaugural Noypi FIDE-Rated Standard Chess Tournament, which took place at Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City over the weekend of January 20–21,…
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Bersamina faces tough competition in PCAP rapid chess
MANILA---International Masters Paulo Bersamina, Jan Emmanuel Garcia and Ricardo de Guzman expect rough sailing in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) rapid chess championship dubbed as San Juan Predators Chairman's…
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IM Young wins Tarlac rapid chessfest
TARLAC CITY---International Master Angelo Abundo Young scored a crucial win over International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad in the sixth and final round to claim the championship of the JHC Chess Club Open…
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Fireman Guerrero wins chess tournament in Cabanatuan City
MANILA---In a riveting display of strategic prowess, Johnny Guerrero lorded the Nueva Ecija Chess Knight Rapid Chess Tournament held at the SM Megacenter in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija last Sunday, January 14,…
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Concio, Bacojo, Cantela lead chess entries in GM Balinas youth tilt
MANILA, Philippines -- International Master Michael Concio Jr., FIDE Master Mark Jay Bacojo, and National Master Oscar Joseph Cantela seek glory as they spearhead a strong cast clashing in the Atty. GM…
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Young, Alvarez grace GM Balinas youth chessfest on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines -- No less than 8-time Illinois USA champion International Master Angelo Abundo Young will be the guest of honor when the Atty. GM Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. Open Youth Rapid…