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.