May 2009 Open Tournament set on May 9 - 10, 2009

The Monthly Open Chess Tournament - May 2009 Edition is set on May 9-10, 2009 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This is open to all interested. No registration fee. This will be played on a 5 round Swiss system format.

Chess Tutorial going on

The Antique Chess Society Chess Tutorial is having a good start. Kids have been very interested to learning the royal game. Studies have shown that chess develops the childs intelligence and reasoning. They learn how to analyze problems and solve them. Provincial Masters Edwin Leabriz and Von Steven Aquino and Senior Master Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. are the chess tutors. They each have a number of kids under their tutelage. Shown here is PM Edwin Leabriz and his students; April Shannon D. Rafols, Benjie John C. Cervera, and Benjie Ian Cervera.

PYAP Regional Encampment Chess tourney

The Antique Chess Society played host to the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Regional Encampment chess tournament this April 22, 2009. Participated by youths all over Region 6 which included Antique, Iloilo, Negros, Aklan, Capiz and Guimaras.

Provincial DSWD head Mr. Lazaro 'Larry' Petinglay opened the tournament. Provincial Masters John Mark Grasparil and Edwin Leabriz were the arbiters.

Grasparil wins District II Summer Chess

Top seeded John Mark Grasparil won the District II Summer Chess Tournament held last April 11 - 12, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. Edwin Leabriz took second place. This tournament was exclusive only to residents of Brgy. District II, Sibalom, Antique.

The tournament was sponsored by Hon. Belton Java Jr.. First Councilman, District II, Sibalom. Aside from the cash prizes, Hon. Belton Java sponsored snacks. Together with Engr. Emil Ecraela, t-shirts were also given to the chess players.

Contreras, Aquino wins April 2009 Open Chess Tournament

Nick Contreras and Von Steven Aquino tied for first place in the April 2009 Open Chess Tournamen held last April 4-5, 2009 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse Sibalom , Antique. Nick Contreras, however, took the Champion Title via a higher tie break. Von Steven Aquino took second place and Edwin Leabriz placed Third.

Monthly Open April Edition on April 4-5, 2009

The Monthly Open Chess Tournment- April Edition will be on April 4-5, 2009 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This is open to all interested chess players. For more info, visit Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse.