Monthly Open set on March 6-7, 2010

The March 2010 Edition of the monthly open chess tournament will be on march 6-7, 2010. This will be played on 5 round Swiss system, one hour playto finish format. No registration fee is required.

Von Steven Aquino, Miguel Descalzo tied for first; rules SP Hector Frangue Open Chess

Von Steven Aquino and Miguel Descalzo finished with 6 points apiece to tie for first in the recently concluded SP Hector Frangue Open Chess Tournament. Ferdinand Pallon finished with 5.5 pts to place solo third. Fourth to Ninth Places were Nelson Trayfalgar Jr., Nick Contreras, Jason Loquias, Daryll Asuncion, Cesar Gaitana, and Astley fritz Adrias with 5 points apiece. Tied for tenth to 12th places were John Mark Grasparil, Leo Magbanua, and Apolonio Fadrigo with 4.5 points each. Best female Players were Denny Canja and Mriecris Amerila.

In the Elementary Level, James John Miague of Pandan captured the crown with a perfect score of five points in five rounds. Flaviano Atienza, Regin Erfe, and John Marcie Roa placed second to fourth places with 4 points each. Tied for fith to seventh place were Joyce Fontanilla, Odette Aura Corda, and Grace Calanog with 3.5 points each.

The Antique Chess Society and SP Hector Frangue would like to thank all the players, parents, supporters, and sponsors who made this tournament a success. We are also grateful for the following people who extended their much needed support:

Mr. Michael Montoya - Antique National School
Mr. Norberto dela Cruz - Provincial Sports Coordinator, Dep Ed
Mr. Joey Pon-an - Provincial Government

SP Hector Frangue Open Chess Tournament kicks off with a big bang!

The opening day of the SP Hector Frangue Open Chess Tournament kicks off with a big blast! 78 players joined the tournament divided into 2 categories: elementary and open. 30 elementary students joined the elementary category while 48 players joined the open category. The chess club was fully occupied up to the second floor of the building. Lunch was free for the first day. Chess players from the towns of Pandan, Tibiao, Patnongon, Belison, Laua-an, Tobias Fornier, Hamtic, Valderrama, Bugasong, and San Jose participated. Atty. Hector Frangue in good humor said that the tournament was held at Valentines Day because he is still single and not dating anybody at the moment. Hon. Hector Frangue encouraged players from other towns to form their chess clubs in their respected towns. He hopes to sponsor an interclub chess tournament someday. SP Frangue also encouraged those present to support chess as he noted that the Department of Education has already accepted the fact that chess helps in the mental development of a student. The tournament is on a seven round Swiss system format, one hour play to finish. No registration fee is required.

SP Hector L. Frangue Open Chess Tournament on February 13-14, 2010

In support to the Department of Education (DepEd) memo on integrating chess in the curriculum of Grades 4-6 and High School, invites you to join

HON. HECTOR L. FRANGUE
(SP Member, Chairman - Committee on Education)

OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

February 13-14, 2010
ALEX and AL Café and Snackhouse
4 – S.A. Lotilla St., District II, Sibalom, Antique
MECHANICS:
- Open to all interested Antiqueno chess players only
- 7 rounds, Swiss system, 1 hour, play to finish
- 20 minutes defaulting time, No registration fee
PRIZES:
Champion - P5,000.00
Second - P2,000.00
Third - P1,000.00
Fourth - P800.00

Fifth - P600.00

Sixth - P400.00

Seventh - P200.00

Eighth - P200.00

Ninth - P200.00

Tenth - P100.00
Best Female Player - P 300.00 + chess folder
Best Elementary Player - P 300.00 + chess folder
SCHEDULE:
February 13 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration/Mini-Program
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

February 14 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - Awarding Ceremony

REGISTER NOW to any ACS member or contact 09183700353 or 09068372606.

Be smart, play chess!

Von Aquino wins January 2010 Open Chess

Von Steven Aquino wins the January 2010 Open Chess tournament held at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique last January 9-10, 2010. Aquino scored 4.5 points in this 5-round Swiss system event besting 23 other participants. Tied with 4 points apiece in second to fourth places were Miguel Descalzo, John Mark Grasparil, and Arnel Amar.

January 2010 Open Chess Tournament

The January 2010 Open Chess Tournament will be on January 9-10, 2010 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This is open to all interested with no registration fee. Play starts at 9:00 a.m. of January 9. This will be a 5-round Swiss system with one hour play to finish format. Defaulting time is 20 minutes.

Hon. Hector Frangue sponsors Christmas Open Chess Tournament

Hon. Hector Frangue, Sangguniang Panlalawigan member of the Province of Antique, sponsored the just concluded Christmas Open Chess tournament. A young sports-oriented lawyer, SP Hector Frangue pledges his support to the chess activities of the Antique Chess Society and the promotion of the game of chess in the province as well. This is also in support of the Department of Education's (Dep Ed) Memorandum integrating chess in the school curriculum of Grade 4-6 and High School. A study shows that chess improves the analytical ability of a person and helps improve in the mental development of a student. Chess is a game of intelligence.
Von Steven Aquino won the event, his fourth in a row, with 4.5 points. Joselito Castro and Titus Loquias tied for 2nd and 3rd with 4 points apiece. Vea Alyssa Amedo was the best 12 under performer. Snacks were also served courtesy of SP Frangue. SP Hector Frangue promised a bigger chess tournament in the middle of February 2010.