Chess
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NM Oscar Joseph Cantela wins silver for ASEAN Chess Academy U16 Big Boys Team at SMS Deen Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship 2023
MANILA---Representing the ASEAN Chess Academy U16 Big Boys Team, National Master (NM) Oscar Joseph "OJ" Cantela won silver award at the SMS Deen Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship 2023 which was…
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Jomar Mendoza Pascua Chess Cup 2023 gets underway Aug. 26
MANILA---THE Jomar Mendoza Pascua Chess Cup 2023 is set to unfold on Saturday, August 26, from 11:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Robinsons Galleria, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City. Pascua…
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Fernandez and partner are Philippines/Novelty Speed champs of 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival – Communities Meet
MANILA---Representing Philippines/Novelty Speed, Arena Grandmaster Dandel Fernandez and his partner Nelman Lagutin emerged as team champions of the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival - Communities. The meet was held at Radisson…
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Rilloraza, Reyes snatch AQ Prime 2nd FIDE Standard chess crowns
PASIG CITY--- Istraelito Rilloraza of Las Piñas City and Chester Neil Reyes of Rodriguez, Rizal ruled last Monday’s AQ Prime 2nd FIDE Standard chess crowns held at the Robinsons Metro East, Marcos…
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ACM Joemel Narzabal rules NC64 FIDE Rated Event
Final Standings: 6.5 points---ACM Joemel Narzabal 6.0 points---Christian Pelione , Lance Nathaniel Orlina, Chester Acuyong 5.5 points---Shawn Augustine Paril, Einre Mar Abanco 5.0 points---Michael Jan Stephen Rosalem Inigo, Jamelin Ruth Lim, Andre…
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Former RTU woodpushers sweep Antipolo chess tourney
Final Standings: (Seven Round Swiss System, 15 minutes plus 5 seconds time control format) 7.0 points---Steven Lanada 6.0 points---Teo Pastorite Jr., Enrique Encarnacion 5.5 points---Lovenson Navarro, Leo Carlo Campomanes 5.0 points---Rodrigo Ramirez,…
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Nadera, 3 others share lead after Day 1 of 2nd AQ Prime FIDE Standard Chess Tournament
PASIG CITY---International Master Barlo Nadera toppled Fide Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca of Dasmariñas City, Cavite to grab a share of the lead after two rounds of the 2nd AQ Prime FIDE…
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Filipino-American Megan Althea Obrero Paragua has won an outright Woman Fide Master title; rules XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess Festival 2023 Standard competition
MANILA---Filipino-American Megan Althea Obrero Paragua has won an outright Woman Fide Master title (WFM) by virtue of her excellent showing at the recent XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess Festival 2023 Standard competition at…
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1st Barangay Dela Paz chess competition opens Sunday
ANTIPOLO CITY---IT'S all systems go for the 1st Barangay Dela Paz chess competition that unwraps at 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 20 at the Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo City. Chess tournament in-charge…
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PH chess genius Michael Jan Stephen R. Inigo to compete in Dumaguete FIDE Rated Age Group Chess Championships
MANILA---PH chess genius Michael Jan Stephen Rosalem Inigo of Bayawan City, Negros Oriental will showcase his talent in the NC64 FIDE Rated Age-Group Invitational Chess Championships 18 and under division on Saturday,…
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Delfin rules FIDE Standard Chess Tournament
(Six Rounds Swiss System, 100 participants) 5.5 points---Joel Delfin, Jaime Criste, Jay Fortunado 5.0 points---John Paulo Medina, Gabriel Ryan Paradero, Jerlyn Mae San Diego, Allan Dolfo II QUEZON CITY---JOEL DELFIN ruled via…
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Arca sweeps BM De Veyra Memorial Tournament King of the 64 Squares tilt
Final Standings: (9 Rounds Swiss System, 49 participants) 9 points---FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca 7.5 points---FM Ellan Asuela 7.0 points---Jimmy Dano 6.5 points---Aaron Aton, NM Allan Macala 6.0 points--- Jayson Salubre, John…
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Native of Antique is set to compete in the 2nd AQ Prime FIDE Standard Chess Open Tournament
MANILA---Hans Lee C. Villorente is set to compete in the 2nd AQ Prime FIDE Standard Chess Open Tournament to be held on August 19 to 21 at the Robinsons Metro East Level…
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MGC New Life Christian Academy Danry Seth Romualdez wins silver for PH in blitz competition at 7th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Hainan, China
MANILA---MGC New Life Christian Academy Grade 3 student Danry Seth Romualdez won a silver award for the Philippines in the 8-under division of the 7th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Changjiang…
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Filipino chess wizard wins bronze medal at 7th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship – Standard U08 in Hainan, China
MANILA---A Filipino kid won a bronze medal at the 7th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship - Standard U08 in Changjiang Chess Bay, Hainan Province, China on Thursday, August 10. Danry Seth Romualdez,…
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10-Year-Old ASEAN+ Chess Gold Medalist Gets WNM Title
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) through the leadership of Hon. Cong. Prospero A. Pichay Jr. has conferred the Woman National Master (WNM) Title to Millery Gen Watson Subia, a…
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Asia’s First GM Eugene Torre wins 2023 Guam International Open Chess Tournament
MANILA---Asia's First GM Eugene Torre won the 2023 Guam International Open Chess Tournament held at the Dusit Beach Resort in Tumon, Guam on Friday, August 4. The 71-year-old Torre finished undefeated with…
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All is set for Open Kitchen FIDE rapid rated chess tourney on Saturday
MANILA---Around 200 woodpushers, including national team members and collegiate stars, are set to compete in the Open Kitchen FIDE rapid rated chess tournament on Saturday, August 5 at the second floor Open…
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Fil-AM Megan Althea Obrero Paragua ties for second in 11th Annual WIM Ruth Haring National Chess Tournament tilt
MANILA---Filipino-American Megan Althea Obrero Paragua finished in a tie for second place at Wednesday's conclusion of the 11th Annual WIM Ruth Haring National Chess Tournament at the DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan.…
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Samano tops Sokor blitz chess
MANILA---Renato Samano Jr. topped the 2nd Blitz Chess Championships last Sunday at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Samano finished the tournament with 6.0 points to take home the title. The…