Monday, January 17, 2011

Brgy. Rombang, Belison holds chess tournament



Barangay Rombang Belison held a chess tournament yeaterday, June 17 at their barangay hall. Barangay Caotain Elenito B. Baladjay, the newly elected Brgy. Captain of Rombang, pledges to support sports activities such as chess to encourage the youths in the barangay to stay away from drugs and other vices. Well meaning prominent residents of Rombang like Mr. Rodolfo Cortejo and Mr. Ignacio Labios vowed to support the sportsminded barangay captain. Belison has shown remarkable interest in chess due to the active support and patronage of Engr. Nonong del Rosario. Mr. Nonito Delima, an active supporter of chess, helped organized the tournament in Rombang Belison. Hon. Darrel dela Flor, the young and energetic Mayor of Belison, also vowed active support for chess in Belison.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

14 year old Lou Baculna, Arnel Amar - January co-Champions





14 year-old Lou Vincent Baculna and Arnel Amar tied for First Place in the January 2011 Edition of the Monthly Chess Tournament held last January 8-9, 2011 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. Nick Contreras and Voltaire Pagunsan finished tied for 3rd to 4th places. Fifth place went to Von Steven Aquino.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

January 2011 Monthly Chess Tournament on January 8-9, 2011

The January 2011 edition of the monthly open chess tournament will be held on January 8-9, 2011 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. No registration fee is required. Play starts at 9:30 a.m.