CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana chess standout Maria Kristine Lavandero of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters is still taking in a breakthrough performance that firmly marked her arrival on the national stage. Lavandero emerged as one…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A grade 6 student from Catmon Integrated School is hoping to win big in the chess competition of the ongoing Palarong Pambansa 2026 that is being held in Agusan del Sur, Mindanao. The…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans closed their Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference elimination round on a high note after securing two victories over the weekend. The Toledo Trojans were awarded…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans strengthened their hold on the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference Southern Division lead after dominant wins over the Cavite Spartans and Arriba Iriga Oragons last…
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…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans kept their flawless run intact in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference after sweeping Manila Load Manna Knights and Mindoro Tamaraws in a dominant…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans, reigning champions of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference, will kick off their title-retention bid tomorrow, Saturday, April 11, with a two-match schedule. One of…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Swiss Grandmaster (GM) Li Min Peng emerged as the surprise champion of the Open division in the ongoing Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess Tournament in General Santos City. Peng clinched the title after…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s IM Kim Steven Yap pulled off the biggest upset so far in the open division of the Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess tournament after toppling Uzbek Grandmaster (GM) Timur Gareyev in the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu has dispatched a formidable mix of seasoned campaigners and rising talents to compete in the prestigious Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess Tournament in General Santos City this week. Bannered by International Master…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising Cebuano chess prospect Triton Blue Ares Garcia is set to take the biggest step of his young career as he eyes his first international tournament, the Manny Pacquiao International Open, slated next…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran woodpusher and National Master (NM) Arnolito Cadiz lived up to his billing after clinching the overall crown in the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) “Cepcan Battle of Champions 2025” held…
