USJ-R Jaguars capture two titles in 2023 Cesafi Chess

Glendale G. Rosal 10/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars stamped its class in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) chess tournament at the University of San Carlos (USC) South Campus over the weekend. This was…

Mangubat earns FM title, qualifies for world championships in 2024 

Glendale G. Rosal 10/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran woodpusher Mario Mangubat officially qualified for the coveted World Chess Senior Championships in Italy next year after bagging two medals in the recently concluded 12th Asian Seniors Chess Championships at the Knights…

IM Joel Pimentel tops Cepca anniversary chess tilt

Dale Rosal 10/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—International Master (IM) Joel Pimentel emerged as champion in the “33rd Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) Anniversary: 4th Engr. Boy “Chessmoso” Pestano Memorial Chess Cup” on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Robinsons…

Trojans lead in team, individual standings of PCAP Wesley So Cup

Glendale G. Rosal 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Toledo-Xignex Trojans and two of their players are leading the team and individual standings, respectively in the PCAP Wesley So Cup. The Trojans, leaders of the Southern Division standings with nine wins and…

Jun Olis trophy to go to the winner of Cepca 33rd anniversary tourney

Glendale G. Rosal 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Jun Olis trophy will go to the champion of the annual Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association’s (CEPCA) 33rd Anniversary Tournament billed as the 4th Engr. Boy “Chessmoso” Pestaño Memorial Chessfest. The said…

Pason tops Rising Chess tilt 

Dale Rosal 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Elite woodpusher Allan Pason ruled the open category of the recently concluded Rising Chess Unlimited Developmental Program at the CCC Chess Club at the Robinsons Galleria at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City, over…

Trojans cement lead in PCAP’s southern division standings with 8 wins

Glendale G. Rosal 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans cemented their hold of the southern division’s top spot after racking up a back-to-back win in the ongoing 2023 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup. The…

Chess tilt: Cash-rich weekend tourney expected to draw 150 players, 50 teams

Glendale G. Rosal 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A chess competition this weekend, October 14 and 15, 2023, is expected to bring in 150 individual players and 50 teams, who will compete in the team event. This is according to one…

Trojans lead PCAP’s south division team standings

Glendale G. Rosal 10/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans clinched the top spot of the southern division team standings in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup after it won two victories Wednesday evening,…

Veteran Anthony Makinano rules Starshots Coffee Open Chess tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 09/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran woodpusher Anthony Makinano grabbed another title in a local chess tournament after topping the Nova Wellness and Starshots Coffee Open Chess tilt on Sunday, September 24, 2023.  Makinano, who ruled the Pisay…

NM Enriquez rules Gealon Chess

Dale Rosal 09/11/2023

National Master (NM) Rogelio Enriquez topped the inaugural Councilor Rey Gealon Chess Tournament on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu.  NM Enriquez, one of the players of the Toledo Trojans in the Professional Chess…

Cebu School of Chess to host major tournament Sept. 16

Glendale G. Rosal 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu School of Chess is hosting a major chess tournament on September 16, 2023, dubbed as “IntChess Asia Youth Championships: Powered by Chess Infinitum” at the City Mall along N. Bacalso Avenue,…

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