Belison holds chess tournament

The Municipality of Belison, under newly elected Mayor Darrel dela Flor, successfully held a chess tournament last July 10, 2010. The Kangaroo inter-barangay Chess Tournament was held at Diokdiok Recreation Center, Poblacion, Belison, Antique. Edzel Jerome Pagunsan and Edgar Arzaga emerged as co-Champions. 14-yr. old Jessalyn dela Gracia was the best female player. 10 year old Leonard del Rosario received a citation as the youngest participant. Among those present during the awarding were Hon. Mayor Darrel dela Flor, Engr. Regino del Rosarion III, Mr. Nepthali Gravoso, Kagawad Ruben Balbuena, Mr. Nonie Ballarta, Mr. Voltaire Pagunsan, Mr. Siyoy Barcenal, and Mr. Nonette Delima. We hope that other municiapal officials of other towns in Antique would follow the lead of Mayor Darrel dela Flor in helping promote chess in Antique in support of the Dep Ed memorandum on integrating chess in elementary and high school. Congratulations!

Open Chess - July 2010 Edition set on July 17-18, 2010

The July 2010 Edition of the monthly open chess tournament is set on July 17-18, 2010 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom Antique. This is open to all interested players. One hour play to finish, 5 round Swiss system format. No registration fee.

Arnel Amar wins Table Tennis Tournament

Arnel Amar won the 1st Table Tennis Tournament held at the Pingpong and Chess Center of Sibalom (PACCS), at Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. Arnel Amar won an exciting finals match against John Mark Grasparil in 5 sets. Hope Obsiana edged Junie Bacho to placed 3rd in another exciting match. 20 players participated. Next tournament will be on November 2010.

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.