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Senador, Villanueva to see action in Malaysia International Chess Open
International Master Emmanuel Senador and Fide Master Nelson Villanueva of the Philippines will see action in the 2nd Kulim Central UniKL Alumni International Chess Championship 2020 (Open Rapid event) on April 4…
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Laylo takes over Sadorra’s slot in Chess Olympiad
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines has tapped Grandmaster Darwin Laylo to replace Grandmaster Julio Catalino "Ino" Sadorra in the national team competing in the 44th World Chess Olympiad set August…
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Antonio, Laylo invited to Manitoba chess tilt
MANILA, Philippines -- 13-time Philippine Open champion Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" M. Antonio Jr. and Grandmaster Darwin R. Laylo received invitations from Mr. Blair Rutter, President, Manitoba Chess Association, which organized the upcoming…
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Will GM Mark Paragua’s Niece to Become America’s Next Sports Star?
GRANDMASTER Mark Paragua's niece may become America's next sports superstar as she continue to shine in the chess world. The seven year old New York based Megan Althea Obrero Paragua made it…
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National Master Elwin Retanal rules Riyadh Chess Championship
Philippine National Master Elwin Herbias Retanal dominated the 4th Riyadh Resident Chess Tournament at the Mena Hotel, Olaya Street, Riyadh City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last Friday, February 21, 2020. The Cebuano…
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Chess tournament in memory of Danilo Lopez set
A CHESS tournament in honor of one of the best players in Nueva Ecija province will be held on March 1, 2020 (Sunday) 10am at the lower ground, SM Megacenter in Cabanatuan…
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Christian Peter Aristorenas to play in FIDE World Amateur chess championship
THE Philippines’ chess wizard Christian Peter Mallari Aristorenas will head to Greece with hopes of improving his world ranking aside from bringing more honor for the country. Accompanied by his mother Florina…
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UP-APO Patinikan sa Chess begins on February 24
The biggest chess competition in the Philippines this year - the University of the Philippines-Alpha Phi Omega-Patinikan sa Chess (Invitational Tournament)-gets underway on February 24, 2020 (Monday) at the Magno Hall, UP…
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Marticio sibling shines in Olongapo Age Group chess
Sister and brother duo, Jersey and Jeremy Marticio, the pride of Cabuyao City mayor Atty. Rommel A. Gecolea and Philippine Executive Chess Association president Dr. Alfredo "Fred" Paez showcased their talents in…
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Singapore Chess: Pinoy GM Darwin Laylo rules Hong Bao Rating Tournament 2020
Final Standings: (Six Round Swiss-system, 3-day Fide standard rating tournament, 72 players) 5.5 points---GM Darwin Laylo (Philippines) 5.0 points---FM Andrean Susilodinata (Indonesia), FM Arlan Cabe (Philippines) 4.5 points---GM Buenaventura Villamayor (Singapore), AGM…
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Severino, Infiesto, Labog, Cantela bag Chooks-To-Go National Rapid chess crowns
Final Standings: (Open division) 6.5 points---FM Sander Severino 6.0 points---Sherwin Tiu, GM Rogelio Antonio Jr., FM Mari Joseph Turqueza (Executive division) 6.0 points---James Infiesto 5.5 points---NM Robert Arellano, Arjoe Loanzon, Joselito Cada…
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WGM Frayna in Chooks-To-Go National Rapid Chess Championships on Saturday
WOMAN GRANDMASTER (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna will spearhead a strong cast clashing in the 3rd Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships that gets underway on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Exhibition Hall…
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Pinoy Suelo wins 3rd in Singapore Rapid Chess
Final Standing: (Open division, 7 round Swiss system) 6.0 points---IM Kevin Goh Wei Ming (Singapore), FM Ashvin Sivakumar (Singapore), AGM Roberto Suelo Jr. (Philippines) 5.5 points---FM Nelson "Elo" Mariano III (Philippines) 5.0…
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WFM Racasa to play in World Youth Rapid and Blitz chess championship
THE Philippines' youngest Woman Fide Master Antonella Berthe "Tonelle" Murillo Racasa will head to Greece with hopes of improving her world ranking aside from bringing more honor for the country. Accompanied by…
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FAELDONIA WINS THE 2020 NAGCC VISAYAS LEG CHESS TITLE
Jasper Faeldonia, top player of Arellano University from Odiongan, Romblon under the tutelage of National Master Rudy Ibanez, defeated 2nd seed Arje Villarin using Slav Defense in the final round to top…
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Fernandez is second in Abu Dhabi Classic Chess
Novelty Chess Club Board of Director Dandel Fernandez of the Philippines finished in second place to Candidate Master (CM) Duane Rowe of Jamaica in the 8th Abu Dhabi Classic Chess Tournament-FIDE rated…
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Three-way tie for first place in the Singapore rapid chess tilt
Final Standings: 6.0 points---GM Darwin Laylo, FM Robert Suelo, AGM Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. 4.0 points---Nicholas Goi (Singapore), Ren Kye Tan (Malaysia), Arcege Tan Castillo (Singapore), Ravind Ricnesh (Singapore), Jie Bai (Singapore)…
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PH sibling shines in Singapore Age Group Chess Championships
SINGAPORE---A sibling duo of chess wizards are earning fans all over the country and making history while they're at it. Siblings Ivan Travis and Jericho Winston Cu brought the country much honor…
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AGM Suelo eyes another chess title in Singapore
Arena Grandmaster (AGM) Robert Suelo Jr. will be seeking another chess title in Singapore before year ends. The 1996 Philippine Junior Champion and former top player of Barangay Malamig, Rizal Technological University…
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Campomanes Christmas chess tourney set on Dec. 22
LOCAL chess players won’t be celebrating Christmas without a chess tournament or two. Thanks to Grandmaster Jayson Gonzales who announced the holding of the Florencio Campomanes Memorial Christmas Blitz Chess Tournament on…