Atty. Hector L. Frangue sponsors December 2010 tournament

In spirit of the Buruyluganay Festival in Sibalom, the Antique Chess Society will hold its December schedule of the monthly chess tournament on December 11-12, 2010 at the Municipal Plaza of Sibalom. The tournament is sponsored by Atty. Hector Frangue. This youthful, single, and sportsminded lawyer contributed P10,000.00 for the cash prizes. The tournament will be played in a 6 round, Swiss system, 1 hour play to finish format. This is open to all interested players. For more details please contact the organizers.

Miguel Descalzo teaches foes, wins November Open Chess

Veteran player Miguel Descalzo taught his opponents some lessons in chess by capturing the November Edition of the Open Chess tournament. Second place went to John Mark Grasparil. Tied for third place were Von Steven Aquino and Edwin Leabriz. Vea Alyssa Amedo got the best female player. 19 players played in this 5 round Swiss system event.

November 2010 Edition Open Chess on November 6-7

The November 2010 Edition of the monthly open chess tournament will be held on November 6-7, 2010 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This will be open to all interested. This will be played on a five round, Swiss system format. No registration fee is required.

John Mark wins Open Table Tennis; Giovanni Pasaquian wins Elementary

John Mark Grasparil defeated Lou Vincent Baculna in the Championship round to win the second open Table Tennis Tournament last October 30-31, 2010 at the Pingpong and Chess Center of Sibalom (PACCS) c/o Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Third Place went to Von Steven Aquino who defeated Giovanni Pasaquian in the consolation round. Meanwhile, in the Elementary Level, Giovanni Pasaquian easily conquered his opponents to emerged Champion. Aldrin Badoy took second place. Table Tennis is a complimentary game to chess. Physical conditioning is important to mental stamina. There is truth to the saying that goes, "Healthy mind, healthy body".