Table Tennis Open Tournament on July 3-4, 2010

What business does a table tennis tournament has on a chess club or a chess blog? Well, chess and table tennis is very complimentary. After long hours of mental battle over the chess board, a game of table tennis will surely be a good relief for mental stress. Thus, the antique chess society has put up a table tennis area in the chess club headquarters at Alec and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. Our new motto is: healthy mind and healthy body. On July 3-4, 2010, a table tennis tournament will be held. This is open to all interested. No registration fee. Games will be played on a best of 3 fomat.

Von Aquino wins Rapid Chess

Von Steven Aquino won the first Rapid Chess tournament held last June 12-13, 2010 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. John Mark Grasparil came in second. Edwin Leabriz and Lou Vincent Baculna finished tied for 3rd. The tournament was sponsored by Palau-based Engr. Jerry Sermeno.

June 2010 Rapid chess

Engr. Jerry Sermeno, a balikbayan who works in Palau Island, will sponsor a Rapid Chess tournament on june 19, 2010 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This will be on a five round, 25 minutes time control, Swiss system. No registration fee is required.

John Mark Grasparil wins June 2010 Open chess

John Mark Grasparil scored a thrilling victory against erstwhile leader Von Steven Aquino in the final round to take solo first place and rule the June 2010 Open Chess Tournament. Four players tied for second to fifth places namely Von Steven Aquino, Edwin Leabriz, Arnel Amar and Nick Contreras. 14 players participated in this monthly event played at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse last June 12-13, 2010.

June Edition Open Chess set on June 12-13, 2010

The June 2010 Edition of the monthly chess tournament is set on June 12-13, 2010 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This is open to all interested. No registration fee is required. Sponsor for this tournament is Mr. Richard R. Grasparil.

14 Year old Baculna spanks veteran players, rules May 2010 Open chess

Lou Vincent Baculna, who turned 14 years old last May 7, 2010, won the May 2010 Edition of the monthly chess tournament held May 8-9, 2010 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Baculna scored 4.5 points after five rounds. John Mark Grasparil took second place with 4 points. Von Steven Aquino finished with 3.5 points for third place. Tied for fourth to fifth places were Edwin Leabriz and Apolonio Fadrigo. Best female player is 12 year old Vea Alyssa Amedo with a decent 2.5 point output. 15 players participated.

May Edition Open Tournament set on May 8-9, 2010

The May 2010 Edition of the monthly open hess tournament is set on May 8-9, 2010 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. The tournament will be played in a 5-round Swiss system, one hour play to finish format. No registration fee is required.