Monday, June 2, 2008
June tournament reset on June 7-8, 2008
The June edition of the monthly chess tournament will be on June 7-8, 2008 instead of June 10 to 11. With the opening of classes, more chess players are expected to participate.
Monday, May 19, 2008
June 2008 Edition Tournament set June 10 - 11
The June 2008 Edition of the Open Chess Tournament of the Antique Chess Society is set on June 10-11 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. The tournament is open to all interested and will be on a five (5) rounds, Swiss system, one hour play to finish format.
A mini program will start at 8:00 a.m. and play starts at 9:00 a.m. Only the first 32 players to register will be accomodated.
The quarterly Youth Tournament (18 years and below) is set on June 31 to July 1, 2008 at the same venue. Register now.
A mini program will start at 8:00 a.m. and play starts at 9:00 a.m. Only the first 32 players to register will be accomodated.
The quarterly Youth Tournament (18 years and below) is set on June 31 to July 1, 2008 at the same venue. Register now.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Leo Magbanua wins May 2008 Edition Tournament
18 year old Leo Magbanua of San Jose Antique won the May 2008 edition of the Open Chess Tournament held last May 10-11, 2008 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique.
Leo bested 13 other players with a perfect score of 5 points (out of five rounds), a clear point ahead of the next placer. Leo scored exciting wins against Von Aquino in the third round, Jun Trayfalgar in the fourth round, and John Mark Grasparil in the fifth (last) round.
March and April winner Nelson 'Jun' Trayfalgar came second with four points while three players came in tied for third to fifth places namely Miguel Descalzo, John Mark Grasparil, and JR Magbanua.
The upset of the tournament came in the first round when 13 year old Lou Vincent Baculna surprised second seeded Miguel Descalzo.
Leo bested 13 other players with a perfect score of 5 points (out of five rounds), a clear point ahead of the next placer. Leo scored exciting wins against Von Aquino in the third round, Jun Trayfalgar in the fourth round, and John Mark Grasparil in the fifth (last) round.
March and April winner Nelson 'Jun' Trayfalgar came second with four points while three players came in tied for third to fifth places namely Miguel Descalzo, John Mark Grasparil, and JR Magbanua.
The upset of the tournament came in the first round when 13 year old Lou Vincent Baculna surprised second seeded Miguel Descalzo.
In spite coming second in the tournament, Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. is still expected to retain his rank as the highest rated player in Antique when their ELO ratings will be computed and released this June.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
May Edition Tournament
The May Edition of our monthly tournament will be on May 10 - 11, 2008 at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Only the first 32 players to register will be accomodated. Tournament will be on a 5- round, swiss system, one-hour play-to-finish format.
Friday, April 18, 2008
So wins Dubai Chess Tournament
Philippine Chess has another good news just recently. Our very own GM Wesley So, the world's youngest Grandmaster presently at age 14, won the strong Dubai Chess Tournament! This feat will surely serve as an inspiration to all Filipino chess players. Congratulations GM Wesley So, we in Antique are proud of you!
The chess players in Antique has been steadily growing in strength. This was recently proven with the results of the Region VI regional elimination for the chess olympiad held in Aklan recently. The Antiqueño chess players has stood their ground and scored well against Master-level opponents. Miguelito Descalzo finished tied for 7th to 13th places just half a point behind the leaders. This showed that Antiqueños can battle it out with top chess players of other provinces.
The Antique Chess Society, for its part, will continue to sponsor monthly tournaments for interested chess players. For the past six months of sponsoring these tournaments, many chess players have noticeably improved their games. Many now have improved theoretical knowledge in chess. The Antique Chess Society also offers chess books as resource materials for those who wanted to learn more about chess.
The chess players in Antique nowadays are very very lucky. During our younger times, chess books, especially theoretical ones, are very rare. In fact, I could remember having one when I was already in college. Tournaments are very rare. Once a year is lucky enough. I was so hungry about chess that I would battle it out just for the prize of a ribbon! If the prize is a trophy, it will be the joy of my life! I would hunger for opponents.
I have to make it out on my own and I still qualified as a varsity player. I never lost playing for my school and drew only once. I played against the varsity players of other schools in Iloilo.
Now. I want to provide opportunities to the chess players here in Antique. Opportunities which I never had. I am providing chess materials, especially theoretical ones for the aspiring chess players. I am sponsoring monthly open, quarterly youth, and annual masters (for chess club members only) chess tournaments. Aspiring chess players should grab this opportunity.
My vision: producing a National Master player in the near future. Such dream may not be far to reach. Players like Jun Trayfalgar, Miguelito Descalzo, Leo Magbanua, Von Aquino, John Mark Grasparil, Edwin Leabriz et. al. are now capable of playing against Master level opponents.
Young players are also growing in strength monthly. With more practice, exposure and study, they will soon be a force to reckon with.
The chess players in Antique has been steadily growing in strength. This was recently proven with the results of the Region VI regional elimination for the chess olympiad held in Aklan recently. The Antiqueño chess players has stood their ground and scored well against Master-level opponents. Miguelito Descalzo finished tied for 7th to 13th places just half a point behind the leaders. This showed that Antiqueños can battle it out with top chess players of other provinces.
The Antique Chess Society, for its part, will continue to sponsor monthly tournaments for interested chess players. For the past six months of sponsoring these tournaments, many chess players have noticeably improved their games. Many now have improved theoretical knowledge in chess. The Antique Chess Society also offers chess books as resource materials for those who wanted to learn more about chess.
The chess players in Antique nowadays are very very lucky. During our younger times, chess books, especially theoretical ones, are very rare. In fact, I could remember having one when I was already in college. Tournaments are very rare. Once a year is lucky enough. I was so hungry about chess that I would battle it out just for the prize of a ribbon! If the prize is a trophy, it will be the joy of my life! I would hunger for opponents.
I have to make it out on my own and I still qualified as a varsity player. I never lost playing for my school and drew only once. I played against the varsity players of other schools in Iloilo.
Now. I want to provide opportunities to the chess players here in Antique. Opportunities which I never had. I am providing chess materials, especially theoretical ones for the aspiring chess players. I am sponsoring monthly open, quarterly youth, and annual masters (for chess club members only) chess tournaments. Aspiring chess players should grab this opportunity.
My vision: producing a National Master player in the near future. Such dream may not be far to reach. Players like Jun Trayfalgar, Miguelito Descalzo, Leo Magbanua, Von Aquino, John Mark Grasparil, Edwin Leabriz et. al. are now capable of playing against Master level opponents.
Young players are also growing in strength monthly. With more practice, exposure and study, they will soon be a force to reckon with.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Jun Trayfalgar wins April 2008 Edition Tournament
Nelson Trayfalgar Jr. wins the April 2008 Edition of the Sibalom Open Chess Tournament. Nelson 'Jun' Trayfalgar Jr., also winner of the March Edition, defeated Miguelito Descalzo in the 5th (final) round to clinch the title. Coming in tied for second place are John Mark Grasparil and Apollonio Fadrigo. Five players were tied for 4th to 8th places namely Von Steven Aquino, Miguelito Descalzo, Danny Marañon, Leo Magbanua, and JR Magbanua. The May Edition will be held on May 10 - 11, 2008 at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse.
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