FM Mangubat prepares for World Senior Chess C’ships in Portugal

Glendale G. Rosal 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — FIDE Master (FM) Mario Mangubat is gearing up for one of the biggest chess tournaments in his career,  — the World Seniors Chess Championship in Portugal in September. FM Mangubat earned his slot for…

Palarong Pambansa Chess: 2 gold medals for Central Visayas

Jay Baa 07/11/2024

Cebu City, Philippines — Edelyn A. Vosotros from the University of Cebu (UC) and Kristina Concepcion from the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R), representing Central Visayas (Region 7) won two gold medals in the individual and…

Bicolano chess prodigy eyes gold at Palarong Pambansa 2024

Futch Anthony Inso 07/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Bicolano athlete hopes to bag the gold in the chess competition for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in Cebu City. Bince Rafael Operiano, 10 years old, a resident of Barangay Busac, Oas in…

Chess: IM Pimentel rules CCS Cup’s open division 

Glendale G. Rosal 07/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — International Master (IM) Joel Pimentel was the winner of the Second Cebu Chess Society Cup’s open division as the tournament officially closed its curtains on Sunday, July 7, at the GMall of Cebu. …

Apple Rubin shines in national wood pushing tourneys in Dapitan

Glendale G. Rosal 07/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Toledo City’s rising chess star Apple Rubin put on a promising performance in a twin major chess tournament that happened in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte last week. Rubin campaigned in the week-long…

Makinano lords 2nd CEPCA-Councilor Rey Gealon Open Chess tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 07/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seasoned woodpusher Anthony Makinano added another feather to his already decorated cap after topping the 2nd Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA)-Councilor Rey Gealon Open Chess Tournament last Sunday, June 30. Makinano…

Ace Cebuano junior chess player to compete in Malaysia

Glendale G. Rosal 07/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising Cebuano woodpusher John Dave Lavandero of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters will don the country’s tri-colors as he competes in the Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2024 scheduled from July 12…

2nd Rey Gealon Chess Tournament kicks off on Sunday

Glendale G. Rosal 06/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around a hundred woodpushers will converge at the Cebu Chess Club in Robinsons Galleria Cebu to strut their wares in the 2nd Councilor Rey Gealon Chess Tournament that will unfold on Sunday, June…

2nd Rey Gealon Chess Tournament set on June 30

Glendale G. Rosal 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over a hundred woodpushers are expected to vie in the 2nd Councilor Rey Gealon Chess Tournament on June 30 at the Cebu Chess Club, located on the fourth floor of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.…

Toledo Knights, Delig rule 3rd Hinulawan Joyful Cup chess tourney

Glendale G. Rosal 06/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Knights and Khent Daryle Delig emerged as champions in last weekend’s 3rd Hinulawan Joyful Cup Chess Tournament held in Toledo City, west Cebu. The Toledo Knights ruled the ‘tatluhan’ category of…

Toledo Trojans place second anew in PCAP grand finals

Glendale G. Rosal 05/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans put on a valiant effort despite falling short in their bid to win their first Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) title. The Trojans bowed down to the…

Toledo Xignex Trojans shock Camarines, make PCAP grand finals

Glendale G. Rosal 05/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans upset top-seed Camarines Soaring Eagles on Wednesday to rule the southern division of the PCAP All-Filipino Conference. The victory pushed the second-seed Trojans to the grand finals for the…

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