Negros Oriental arbiter Jason Bandal clinches IBP chess tournament title

Glendale G. Rosal 01/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Labor Arbiter Jason Bandal of Negros Oriental emerged as the champion in the recently concluded Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Chess Tournament last Wednesday, January 29, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Bandal finished…

Infinitum Chess Battlegrounds grand finals set for Saturday

Glendale G. Rosal 01/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The stage is set for the grand finals of the Infinitum Chess Battlegrounds on Saturday, February 1, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Twelve of the best woodpushers from the tournament’s six qualifying editions will battle…

AGM Loyola Jr. tops CEPCA’s January chess tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 01/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Arena Grand Master (AGM) Venancio Loyola Jr. emerged as the champion of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) January monthly chess tournament held last Sunday, January 26. AGM Loyola Jr. had…

Final qualifying leg of Chess Infinitum Battlegrounds set for Sunday

Glendale G. Rosal 01/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A mix of rising stars and seasoned veterans will square off on the chessboards in the sixth edition of the Chess Infinitum Battlegrounds, set to unfold on Sunday, January 12, at Robinsons Galleria…

Toledo Xignex Trojans host year-end chess tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 01/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s chess pride, the Toledo Xignex Trojans, gave back to the community through a year-end chess tournament held on December 30, 2024, at the Toledo City Sports Complex. Over 50 participants, mostly locals from…

Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York

Associated Press 12/29/2024

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. And this wasn’t on a…

Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ

Agence France Presse 12/13/2024

SINGAPORE — Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion Thursday after beating China’s Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. The 18-year-old Gukesh burst into tears, burying his…

Apple Rubin clinches gold, silver at Batang Pinoy National Finals

Glendale G. Rosal 11/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Toledo City’s standout chess player, Apple Rubin, did shine brightly at the Batang Pinoy National Finals, capturing a gold medal in the rapid chess competition held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Sunday, November…

Cebuano chess master Mario Mangubat wins world senior title in Portugal

Marlon Bernardino 11/24/2024

PORTO SANTO ISLAND, Portugal—Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat has been crowned the new FIDE World Senior 65+ Rapid Champion. The 66-year-old Mangubat, a native of Minglanilla, Cebu, claimed victory in the Rapid tournament at the 32nd FIDE…

IM Kim Steven Yap claims Boy Pestaño Memorial Chess Cup title

Glendale G. Rosal 11/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — International Master (IM) Kim Steven Yap, a key player of the formidable Toledo Xignex Trojans, emerged victorious in the “5th Boy Cheesmoso Pestaño Memorial Chess Cup-34th Cebu Executives & Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA)…

PCAP: Trojans defend southern division title, eyes overall crown

Glendale G. Rosal 11/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans secured their place in Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) history by defending their southern division title in the SGM Wesley So Cup, following a dominant weekend performance.…

Toledo Trojans set franchise record with undefeated PCAP run

Glendale G. Rosal 10/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans etched a historic feat as they wrapped up the elimination round of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) SGM Wesley So Cup with an unblemished record, securing…

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