IM Yap rules Cebu Chess Masters Invitational 

Glendale G. Rosal 04/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap added another feather to his cap after becoming the inaugural champion of the Cebu Chess Masters Invitational tournament held over the weekend at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu. …

Toledo Trojans move  down to second place in PCAP

Glendale G. Rosal 04/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans slid to the No. 2 spot of the southern division team standings in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Cup Conference after splitting their two…

IM Yap grabs lead Cebu Chess Masters Invitational

Glendale G. Rosal 04/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap led the second day of the ongoing Cebu Chess Masters Invitational held at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu this weekend.  IM Yap, the second seed of the tournament,…

‘Toledo Trojans’ lead PCAP All-Filipino’s south tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 04/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Toledo Xignex Trojans are leading the southern division of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Cup Conference. They won two games in a row on Wednesday evening’s matches, beating Negros…

Toledo Trojans take on Tacloban and Negros in PCAP 

Glendale G. Rosal 04/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans eye to cement their hold of the southern division’s top spot as they’re set for back-to-back matches on Wednesday, April 10, in the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the…

Toledo Trojans lead PCAP All-Filipino Southern Division team standings

Glendale G. Rosal 04/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans captured the top spot of the southern division team standings of the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Cup First Conference. This was after they beat…

Cepca’s monthly chess tilt unfolds on March 31 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another round of top-notch woodpushing action will unfold on Sunday, March 31, as the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) opens its monthly chess tournament. Over 50 of its finest woodpushers will…

Lavandero crowned One Central Eagles Region Chess tilt champion 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — John Dave Lavandero emerged as the overall champion of the One Central Eagles Region Annual Chess Tournament held over the weekend in Cebu City. Lavandero finished his campaign with a tournament-high 8.5 points…

One Central Eagles Regional chess tilt set 

Glendale G. Rosal 02/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On a very rare occasion, three institutions in Cebu have joined hands to organize one of the biggest chess tournaments happening this year. Dubbed the “One Central Eagles Region Annual Chess Tournament” this…

UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney

Glendale G. Rosal 02/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave…

NM Ganzon tops Harvey Duke Harris III chess tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 01/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — National Master (NM) Rommel Ganzon lorded the Harvey Duke Harris III Annual Chess Tournament held over the weekend. NM Ganzon pocketed the P5,000 champion’s purse after finishing his campaign with 8.0 points in…

Toledo Xignex Trojans aspire to find Cebu’s next chess grand master

Glendale G. Rosal 01/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans aim to produce Cebu’s next Grand Master (GM) in chess besides becoming the best professional chess team in the country. The Trojans recently bagged the Southern Conference title of…

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