Chess
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Frayna, Galas to grace Marinduque Chess
MANILA--The 1st Governor's Chess Cup 2022 gets underway on Nov. 12, Saturday, with Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna and Woman International Master Bernadette Galas gracing the opening ceremonies. The MSC Gymnasium in…
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Gatlabayan, Rivera bag Marikina chess crowns
MARIKINA CITY---Mark Kevin Gatlabayan outdueled Tristan Jared Cervero in the third round then scored 2.0 points in the last two rounds to capture the Class A- Expert crown while John Luis Rivera…
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PH chess wizard Elle Castronuevo Wins Gold in Thailand
MANILA---The young Elle Castronuevo from Imus City, Cavite became champion of the 6th Eastern Asia (ASEAN) Youth Chess Championship held on Friday, Nov.5 at Asia Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Joining the 8-under…
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Iñigo grabs bronze in Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand
MANILA---Michael Jan Stephen Rosalem Iñigo of the Philippines bagged the bronze medal in the Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship held on Friday, Nov.5 at Asia Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. He competed in…
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Galenzoga wins Ormoc City 75th Charter Day Regional Chess tournament
MANILA--Remegio Galenzoga III scored a crucial win over Jimmy Ty Jr.in the seventh and final round to claim the championship of the Ormoc City 75th Charter Day Regional Chess tournament held recently…
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Nika Juris Nicolas to play in Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship 2022
MANILA---THE Philippines' chess wunderkind Nika Juris Nicolas will head to Thailand with hopes of improving her world ranking aside from bringing more honors for the country. Accompanied by her mother Nikki de…
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PCAP’s QC Simba’s Tribe woodpushers to compete in Marikina chess tourney
MANILA---The Invitational Chess Tournament in Honor of 94-year-old Tatay Domeng Santos, oldest player of Marikina Chess Community, will field PCAP's Quezon City Simba's Tribe cast of woodpushers that will be vying for…
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Infiesto rules 1st Cong. Dujali Arbiters Tournament
MANILA---INTERNATIONAL ARBITER (IA) James Infiesto ruled via tiebreak the 1st Congressman Alan Dujali Arbiters Tournament at the Wharf Road, Brgy San Pedro, Panabo City, Davao del Norte. Infiesto, tied for first-third places…
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Lorenzo tops 1st Marinduque FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament
Final Standings:(Single Round Robin, 1 hour + 30 seconds increment time control format) 8.5 points---AGM Kimuel Aaron Lorenzo 6.5 points---Jeremy Marticio 6.0 points---Rey Julius Taguba 5.5 points---Jersey Marticio, Richard Pelaez, Christian Nanola…
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Eugene Torre to grace Marikina chess event
MANILA---Asia’s first Grand Master (GM) Eugene Torre will make an appearance as the guest speaker in the formal opening of the Invitational Chess Tournament in Honor of 94-year-old Tatay Domeng Santos, oldest…
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Asuela rules GMG Chess Monthly Tournament
MANILA---ELLAN Asuela of Bacolod City topped the GMG Chess Monthly Tournament virtually held recently at Lichess Platform. Asuela, one of the brightest players from the Visayas, finished with 10.0 points on ten…
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A new chess prodigy on the horizon
MANILA---Philippine Woman National Chess Master April Joy Villapaña Claros is ready to be recognized as a young chess prodigy. She is groomed to be the next Woman Grandmaster of the Philippines by…
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Pinoy NM Ferriol suffers heartbreaking loss to Indian GM in Bangkok
MANILA---National Master/Coach Gerald Ferriol of the Philippines came close to stunning heavily favored Grandmaster Lalit Babu M R of India and barge into the top 2 but blew his golden chance with…
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Davao woodpushers win
MANILA---Davao Sur Woodpusher bagged the gold medal at the close of the 1st Congressman Alan "ALDU" R. Dujali Team Chess Championships held at Wharf Road, Brgy. San Pedro in Panabo City, Davao…
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WNM Mary Joy Tan rules Philippine National Women Chess Championship Semifinals
Final Standings: 6.0 points---WNM Mary Joy Tan 5.5 points---Franchesca Largo 5.0 points---WNM April Joy Claros, Ayana Nicole Usman 4.5 points---WNM Bea Mendoza, WNM Vic Glysen Derotas, Kate Nicole Ordizo 4.0 points---WFM Allaney…
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Lorenzo rips Taguba, still on top in 1st Marinduque FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament
MANILA---Arena Grandmaster Kimuel Aaron Lorenzo defended well with the white pieces and completed a stunning win over Rey Julius Taguba to remain on top after six rounds of the 1st Marinduque FIDE-Rated…
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WNM Tan remains on lead in Philippine National Women Chess Championship Semi Finals
MANILA---Seventh seed Woman National Master Mary Joy Tan defeated ninth seed Woman National Master Bea Mendoza to remain on top after the 5th round of the Philippine National Women Chess Championship Semifinals…
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Oncita siblings to headline Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships
MANILA---Some of the country’s rated players led by highly-touted Oncita siblings, Sumer Justine and Princes Louise, are set to compete in the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships to be held on…
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FM David Elorta rules rapid chess tourney
MANILA---Fide Master David Elorta played International Master Richillieu Salcedo III to a draw to rule the AQ Prime 1st FIDE Rated Chess Tournament dubbed as “The Moving Scenes” held at the 3rd…
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Philippine Inmates checkmate players from 46 countries—belief and brilliance at its best
MANILA---Kudos and congratulations to the General Santos City Jail—Philippines for winning the second Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners (Men's Section) on Monday (Oct. 17, 2022). Over 85 teams from 46 countries…