IM Kim Steven Yap sets sights on World Rapid and Blitz Team tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 06/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares for the biggest tournament of his career — the World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships set on…

PCAP finals: Toledo’s valiant stand against Pasig falls short

Glendale G. Rosal 05/31/2026

The Toledo Xignex Trojans put up a gallant fight against the heavily favored Pasig City King Pirates before surrendering the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference crown in a thrilling grand finals showdown on…

PCAP Southern Division Finals: Toledo, Bacolod to lock horns

Glendale G. Rosal 05/26/2026

The Toledo Xignex Trojans are just one step away from successfully defending their All-Filipino Conference crown in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) as they brace for a high-stakes Southern Division Finals showdown on…

NM Roque, Abalo top qualifiers for Russian GM challenge

Glendale G. Rosal 05/25/2026

National Master Merben Roque will spearhead the 15-player delegation set to take on Russian Grandmaster Ivan Popov in a rare simultaneous chess exhibition on May 28 at NUSTAR Resort and Casino.…

Toledo makes PCAP All-Filipino Conference southern group finals

Glendale G. Rosal 05/24/2026

The Toledo Xignex Trojans punched their return ticket to the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference Southern Division Finals after sweeping the Cavite Spartans in dominant fashion on Saturday night, May 23. …

Trojans clinch contrasting wins over Camarines, Bacolod in PCAP

Glendale G. Rosal 05/10/2026

The Toledo Xignex Trojans bounced back in strong fashion, stringing together back-to-back victories as the elimination round of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference neared its conclusion last Saturday night, May 9.…

Russian GM Ivan Popov to hold 15-board chess simul in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 05/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renowned Russian Grandmaster (GM) Ivan Popov is set to treat Cebu’s chess community to a rare 15-board simultaneous exhibition match this month, part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Philippine-Russia diplomatic…

PCAP Chess: Toledo snaps winning streak in loss to San Juan

Glendale G. Rosal 05/03/2026

The Toledo Xignex Trojans’ 12-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday night, May 2, after they narrowly lost to the San Juan Predators.…

Trojans stay unbeaten at 12–0 after contrasting wins in PCAP

Glendale G. Rosal 04/30/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans continued their dominant run in the inter-division phase of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference, securing two contrasting victories to remain unbeaten. The defending champions…

Toledo Xignex Trojans stay unbeaten at 6-0 in PCAP conference

Glendale G. Rosal 04/19/2026

The Toledo Xignex Trojans stretched their winning streak to six and remained unbeaten in the Southern Division of the conference.…

Garcia rules Toledo Trojans monthly chess tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 03/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising Cebuano chess prospect Triton Blue Garcia won the latest Toledo Trojans Chess Club monthly development tournament held over the weekend at the Toledo City Sports Complex. The 13-year-old standout from Cebu City…

Nat’l Master Enriquez Jr. tops Cepca February chess tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 02/23/2026

National Master (NM) Rogelio Enriquez Jr. emerged victorious at the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (Cepca) Monthly Tournament – February edition, held last Sunday, February 22, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. …

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