Cebu chess scene: NM Ganzon rules Felix Balbona Memorial tournament

Glendal G. Rosal 12/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines-National Master (NM) Rommel Ganzon emerged as the champion of the Felix Balbona Memorial Open Chess Tournament during the weekend at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu. NM Ganzon finished his campaign with a total of 8.0…

Nat’l master Ganzon tops standings in Felix Balbona Memorial Chess Open

Glendal G. Rosal 12/20/2025

National Master (NM) Rommel Ganzon continued to impress at the inaugural Felix Balbona Memorial Open Tournament. …

Toledo Xignex Trojans return to southern Div. finals in Wesley So Cup

Glendale G. Rosal 11/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans are one win away from defending their Southern Division crown after sweeping the semifinals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) SGM Wesley So Cup on Wednesday…

IM Kim Yap finishes 6th in ASEAN Open Chess tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap capped his campaign in the 6th ASEAN Individual Open Chess Championship Governor Henry S. Oaminal Cup with a 6th-place finish after the tournament concluded on Saturday, November…

Cebu chess players mark 35 years with ‘Tatluhan’ tilt, giveaways

Glendale G. Rosal 11/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (Cepca) marks its 35th founding anniversary with the 6th Boy “Chessmoso” Pestaño Memorial Tatluhan Open Chess Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 9. More than 50 teams—composed of…

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