Hon. Hector Frangue sponsors Christmas Open Chess Tournament

Hon. Hector Frangue, Sangguniang Panlalawigan member of the Province of Antique, sponsored the just concluded Christmas Open Chess tournament. A young sports-oriented lawyer, SP Hector Frangue pledges his support to the chess activities of the Antique Chess Society and the promotion of the game of chess in the province as well. This is also in support of the Department of Education's (Dep Ed) Memorandum integrating chess in the school curriculum of Grade 4-6 and High School. A study shows that chess improves the analytical ability of a person and helps improve in the mental development of a student. Chess is a game of intelligence.
Von Steven Aquino won the event, his fourth in a row, with 4.5 points. Joselito Castro and Titus Loquias tied for 2nd and 3rd with 4 points apiece. Vea Alyssa Amedo was the best 12 under performer. Snacks were also served courtesy of SP Frangue. SP Hector Frangue promised a bigger chess tournament in the middle of February 2010.

Von Steven Aquino wins De Gracia Memorial Chess Tournament

Von Steven Aquino scored another convincing tournament victory by capturing the 2nd De Gracia Memorial Chess Tournament last December 12-13, 2009. This year ending tournament of the Antique Chess Society is held in honor of the late Mrs. Juanita G. De Gracia. Von Steven Aquino scored 6.5 points in this 7-round Swiss System event. Seceond place went to Joselito Castro with 5.5 points. Tied in third to fourth places were Miguel Descalzo and Nick Contreras with 5 points. Rhian Namoc was the best female player while the best 12-Under players were Dominic Gille and Charlie Villaflor. 34 players participated.

De Gracia cup on December 12-13, 2009

The 2nd De Gracia Cup will be held on December 12-13, 2009. This tournament is open to all interested players. It will be a 7 round Swiss event. Play starts at 9:00 a.m. of December 12 at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. For more information please visit Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse or contact 09183700353.

Antique thrilled by GM So's triumph over Kamsky

The Antique chess players rejoiced over GM Wesley So's triumphed over GM Vassily Ivanchuk and GM Gata Kamsky in the ongoing Chess World Cup. Following the games live in the internet, the chess players rejoiced when the draw was agreed with Kamsky in their second game. Thus GM So will now be in the round of 16 in this knockout format. Congratulations GM Wesley So!!!

Aquino wins 1st Hector Frangue Open Chess

Von Steven Aquino scored back to back wins this November by capturing the 1st SP Hector Frangue Open Chess Tournament held November 28-29, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Tied for second place were 13 year old Lou Vincent Baculna and veteran player Edwin Leabriz. Top elementary performers were Dominic Gille and Joycie Tiongco. A total of 22 players participated in this 5- round swiss system event,

The tournament is sponsored by Antique Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Hector Francue. A young and idealistic lawyer from Caluya, Antique, SP Hector Frangue recognizes the importance of Chess especially to the youth. Chess helps in the mental developoment and character of a person. SP Frangue vowed to support chess especially in Antique

Von Steven Aquino wins November 2009 Open Chess Tournament

Von Steven Aquino wins the just concluded November 2009 Edition of the Monthly Open Chess Tournament held at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. He scored a perfect 5 points in this five round Swiss system tournament. He defeated Miguel Descalzo, Nelson Trayfalgar, and Arnel Amar in the third to fifth round respectively. Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. got second place with four points. Edwin Leabriz got third place with 3.5 points. Joselito Castro, Deonato Petinglay, and Arnel Amar tied for fourth to sixth place. Best elementary performers were Teny Sandoy and Joycee Tiongco. 19 players participated.

Flaviano Atienza wins Under 12 Chess Tournament

11 year old Flaviano Atienza wins the October leg of the quarterly 12 Under Chess Tournament held last October 31, 2009 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom Antique. The highly confident Atienza won all his games in this five round event.

Defending champion Vea Alyssa Amedo came in second. Third place was Elementary District Meet Champion Joycee M. Tiongco, 10 years old, of Brgy. Imparayan, Sibalom Antique. The next tournament will be on the last week of January 2010.

After more than a year of holding these tournaments, tremendous improvements have been obeserved on playing strengths of these youngsters. A year ago they were merely 'patsy' players. Now, one of them is playing on the strength of a college varsity player! More youngsters have also shown interests in chess as compared to previous years. Natural talent is important but it takes constant practice to really excel in chess.

Open Chess Tournament on November 7-8

The November Edition of the monthly Open Chess Tournament will be on November 7-8, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This will be played on a 5-round, Swiss system, one hour play to finish format. Play starts at 9:30 a.m. of November 7. No registration fee is required.

Governor Perez Cup on December

Governor Salvacion Perez, a chess player during her student days, will be sponsoring the Governor Salvacion Perez Cup on December 2009. This chess event will help boost the morale and enthusiasm of chess players in Antique. Details of this big event is still being ironed out.

12 Under Chess Tournament on October 31, 2009

The 12 under Chess Tournament is scheduled on October 31, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This is open to all chess players aged 12 years old and below. No registration fee is required. Play starts at 9:00 a.m. of October 31.

John Mark Grasparil wins October 2009 Open Chess

John Mark Grasparil won convincingly the just concluded October 2009 Edition of the monthly Open Chess Tournament. He scored 6.5 points out of a possible 7 in this seven round Swiss system event. He defeated second seeded Nelson Trayfalgar in the 3rd round, Nick Contreras in the 4th round, Generoso Perez in the Sixth and Top seeded Miguel Descalzo in the last round.

Nelson Trayfalgar jr. finished second with 6 points. Generoso Perez and Edwin Leabriz finished tied at 3rd and 4th places. Von Steven Aquino finished 5th place. A total of 30 players participated. Sibalom Water District sponsored this tournament. The prizes were awarded by Engr. Jonathan De Gracia, General Manager of Sibalom Water District and President of the Antique Chess Society.

October Edition of the Open Chess tournament starts

The October Edition of the Open Chess Tournament started yesterday at the Sibalom Water District office. A total of 30 participants joined the tournament. The cash prizes were sponsored by the Sibalom Water District to mark the occasion of its 14th year anniversary.

Hon. Prospero Picahay Jr., LWUA Chairman and NCFP President, was not able to attend due to more important and pressing matters. He was requested by President Arroyo to assist in the relief operations in northern Luzon. He , however, called that his heart is in Sibalom at that moment.

The ceremonial opening moves was done by 13-year old Lou Vincent Baculna, a West Visayan Meet champion and Palaro veteran, and Engr. Jonathan De Gracai, President of the Antique Chess Society and General Manager of Sibalom Water District.

Hon. Prospero Pichay to open the October Open Chess Tournament

SIBALOM WATER DISTRICT
Sibalom, Antique

in cooperation with the

ANTIQUE CHESS SOCIETY


OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

TO ALL CHESSPLAYERS:
Sibalom Water District sponsors an Open Chess Tournament on October 5, 2009 at the Sibalom Water District Ofice at 1:30 p.m.. The first game will be played at the Sibalom Water District. Succeeding games will be played at Alex and Al Café and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Players should be in the playing area before the start of the tournament. Hon. Prospero Pichay, President of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines(NCFP) will be our Most Honored Guest .

MECHANICS:
- Open to all interested players
- 7 rounds, Swiss system
- 1 hour, play to finish
- 20 minutes defaulting time
- Decision of Chief Arbiter prevails
- No registration fee
PRIZES:
Champion - P2,000.00 + Chesszone Magazine
Second - P1,000.00
Third - P 500.00
Fourth - P 300.00
Fifth - P 200.00
SCHEDULE:
October 5 - 1:30 p.m. - Mini-Program @ Sibalom Water District
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ Sibalom Water District
October 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon @ Alex and Al Cafe
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Alex and Al Cafe
October 11 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. @ Alex and Al Cafe
- 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Alex and Al Cafe

Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. wins September 2009 Open Edition

Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. won the recently concluded September 2009 Open Chess Tournament held last September 5-6, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom Antique. Nelson Trayfalgar displayed his mastery over a field of 18 chess participants. Tied for second to third places were Edwin Leabriz and Nick Contrearas. Fourth place was defending champion and top seeded Miguel Descalzo.

Open Chess Septembember Edition

The Open Chess Tournament, September Edition, is set on September 5 and 6, 2009. This tournament is open to all interested. No registration fee. 5 round Swiss system, 1 hour play-to-finish format. Register now at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique.

13 Year Old Baculna rules 18 Under Youth chess

13 Year old Lou Vincent Baculna clearly dominated the 18 Under Youth Chess Tournament held at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique last August 15, 2009. Second Place went to to Mon Aldrin Farren. Third Place went to Vea Alyssa Amedo.

18 Under Chess tournament on August 15-16, 2009

The 18 year old and below Youth Chess Tournament will be held on August 15-16, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. No Registration Fee. Open to all interested. 5 round Swiss system.

Descalzo wins August 2009 Chess Open again!

Top seeded Miguel Descalzo proved once again his superiority in chess by winning the August 2009 Edition of the Sibalom Open Chess tournament held last August 8-9, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom Antique. Descalzo drew his last round game against Von Steven Aquino who finished tied for second to third place with Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. Tied for fourth to sixth places were John Mark Grasparil, Nick Contreras, and Lou Vincent Baculna. A total of 18 players participated.

August 2009 Open Chess on August 8-9, 2009

The August 2009 Edition of the Open Chess Tournament will be on August 8-9, 2009 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This will be played on a Swiss system format, 5 rounds, one hour play to finish. No registration fee is required. This is open to all interested.

Descalzo wins July 2009 Open Chess

Top seeded Miguel Descalzo, of San Jose, asserted himself this time and convincingly won the July 2009 Open Chess Tournament with a score of 4.5 points out of five rounds. Tied for second to third places were John Mark Grasparil and brother Agaton Grasparil. They finished with 4 points apiece. The tournament was held last July 11-12, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom Antique. A total of 17 players participated.

July 2009 Edition Open Chess Tournament

The July 2009 Edition of the Open Chess Tournament is set on July 11-12, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. This will be open to all interested. No registration fee. Five round swiss system format.

Vea Alyssa Amedo wins 12 Under Tournament

Vea Alyssa T. Amedo won the 12 Under Chess Tournament held at Alex and Al Cafe and Restaurant on June 13, 2009. Second place went to Flaviano Atienza. Third was April Shannon Rafols. Kenneth Manuel and Jose Maria Anceno got 4th and 5th places respectively.