Chess
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Robert Mania wins Kamatyas rapid chess fest in Isabela
Final Standings: (Nine Rounds Swiss System) 8.0 points---Robert Mania, Mc Dominique Lagula 7.5 points---IM Joel Banawa, FM Mark Jay Bacojo 7.0 points---Lordwin Espiritu, Anwar Cabugatan, Lionel Cerezo, Sheralvin Garcia, Romark Ramones, Jan…
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NM Lopez rules Tarlac Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Final Standings: (5 Rounds Swiss System, 15 plus 3 seconds increment time control format) 4.5 points---NM Henry Roger Lopez, GM Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. 4.0 points---NM Rolly Parondo Jr., Val Sangalang, Jhulo…
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Cavite Spartans open 3rd Super Grandmaster Wesley So Cup with 13-8 decision vs the Cagayan Kings
MANILA---The Cavite Spartans scored a full point via a 13-8 decision vs the Cagayan Kings while parading new faces along with the old reliables at the start of Professional Chess Association of…
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Army woodpushers rule Gentri chess tourney
MANILA---National Master Carlo Magno Rosaupan reigned supreme in the blitz chess tournament over the weekend in General Trias City, Cavite which attracted 35 woodpushers. Rosaupan, a member of the multi-titled Philippine Army…
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GM Joey will hold a 20-Board Simultaneous Chess Exhibition in Iligan City
MANILA -- 13-time Philippine Open Champion Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. will hold a 20-Board Simultaneous Chess Exhibition on Sunday, 7pm at Plaza Alemania Hotel in Iligan City. The said event is…
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IM Joel Banawa to compete in the 10th edition of Kamatyas FIDE rated invitational rapid chess tournament in Isabela
MANILA---International Master (IM) Joel Banawa is set to compete in the 10th edition of Kamatyas FIDE rated invitational rapid chess tournament dubbed as "David's Gambit" to be held on September 23 and…
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Cebuano National Master Mario Mangubat zeroes in quest to earn outright International Master title and Grandmaster norms
MANILA---National Master Mario Mangubat is set to embark on a journey to become the next Filipino International Master. The 65-year-old Mangubat, the pride of Minglanilla, Cebu will compete in the 2023 Asian…
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King’s Gambit Online Chess School Team Bet Rules Philippine Amateur Chess Championships
MANILA---Jan Clifford Labog made sure the winning streak of King's Gambit Online Chess School Team of Coach Richard Villaseran continues as he ruled the prestigious Philippine Amateur Chess Championships with a perfect…
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2nd Congressman Alan “ALDU” R. Dujali Open Individual and Team Chess Championships is slated on September 30 and October 1
MANILA---Everything is set for the staging of 2nd Congressman Alan "ALDU" R. Dujali Open Individual and Team Chess Championships slated on September 30 and October 1 at the Maria Clara Resort, Barangay…
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Tarlac Open Chess tourney set for September 12
MANILA---The cream of the crop in Tarlac chess will once again test each other’s mettle through the James Henry Calacday (JHC) Chess Club Tarlac FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament slated on September…
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International Master Angelo Abundo Young rules Grandparents Day Celebration Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Final Standings and tournament payouts: (7 Round Swiss System, 15 minutes plus 5 seconds increment rapid time control format, 157 participants) 6.5 points---IM Angelo Abundo Young (P7,000), NM Henry Roger Lopez (P4,000)…
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IM Concio rules GMG online chessfest
MANILA---INTERNATIONAL Master (IM) Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmariñas City had to bring down the big guns to reign supreme in the 20th GMG Chess Online Blitz Tournament held last August 31 via…
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Team PH Finishes 4th in the U18 Asia World Cup
MANILA---The Philippines and China battled it out for the Bronze Medal with the latter coming out on top with a commendable 6-1 record, held at Pingtan Softball Stadium in Fujian, China. This…
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FEU woodpushers shine in 16th Mid Valley City Malaysia Chess Challenge 2023
MANILA---THE Far Eastern University (FEU) Chess Team students proved their mettle over the weekend at the 16th Mid Valley City Malaysia Chess Challenge 2023. The Tamaraw woodpushers carved a modest finish in…
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Arca earns first IM norm
MANILA---FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca scored an impressive victory against Malaysian Candidate Master Jun Ying Tan to earn his first International Master norm in the tough nine rounds 18th IGB Dato'…
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Rapid chessfest goes to Araneta Center, Cubao
THE Rapid Chess Championships swings to Araneta Center, Cubao this month with a huge turnout expected. Organizers of the rapid tournament NCFP board of director Martin "Binky" Gaticales search brace for another…
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Antique’s Hans Lee Villorente to compete in 2023 NCFP Philippine National Amateur Final Leg Chess Championship
MANILA---Hans Lee Villorente, a young chess player from Antique is set to compete in the 2023 NCFP Philippine National Amateur Final Leg Chess Championship to be held on September 9-10, 2023 via…
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IKO Nakamura PH marks its one-year anniversary with over 15 branches, 1000 members
From small and humble beginnings, the International Karate Organization (IKO) Kyokushin Nakamura Philippines celebrates its 1st Founding Anniversary with more than 15 branches with 1000 active students supporting the full-contact karate system…
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PH bet Cantela bags chess gold in Malaysia
MANILA---CONSIDERED as a promising chess talent since seven years old, General Trias, Cavite's National Master (NM) Oscar Joseph "OJ" Cantela finally shine as the brightest star for Team Philippines in the ongoing…
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Recososa cops Bonus chess title
MANILA---Ryan Recososa took the championship trophy of Kagawad Eden Josefina Bonus Rapid Chess Tournament last Sunday, August 27 at the Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City. The 38-year-old Recososa, who presently works as…