Rubin falls short vs top-ranked Vietnamese in ASEAN C’ships

Glendale G. Rosal 08/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Toledo City’s chess prodigy Apple Rubin came up short against a top-ranked Vietnamese player in the seventh round of the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024 held in Vientiane, Laos, on August 27. The…

Apple Rubin racks up back-to-back wins in Laos

Glendale G. Rosal 08/26/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana chess prodigy Apple Rubin delivered an impressive performance, securing consecutive victories that boosted her standing in the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-group Chess Championships 2024. Competing in the girls-14 division in Vientiane, Laos,…

Apple Rubin secures second win in tough ASEAN Chess tilt in Laos

Glendale G. Rosal 08/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s Apple Rubin notched her second victory in the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024, held in Vientiane, Laos. The 14-year-old Rubin from Toledo City, Cebu, is competing in the Girls-14 division. As…

Apple Rubin faces ups and downs at ASEAN Age-Group C’ships

Glendale G. Rosal 08/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana chess talent Apple Rubin experienced a mix of results on the third day of the 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024, held on Saturday, August 24, in Vientiane, Laos. The 14-year-old from…

Toledo chess prodigy Apple Rubin vies for Laos int’l tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Toledo City’s chess prodigy, Apple Rubin, has managed to overcome huge challenges as she represents the Philippines in the 22nd ASEAN Age Group Chess Championships in Vientiane, Laos, from August 21 to 31.…

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…

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