Brgy. Rombang, Belison holds chess tournament

Barangay Rombang Belison held a chess tournament yeaterday, June 17 at their barangay hall. Barangay Caotain Elenito B. Baladjay, the newly elected Brgy. Captain of Rombang, pledges to support sports activities such as chess to encourage the youths in the barangay to stay away from drugs and other vices. Well meaning prominent residents of Rombang like Mr. Rodolfo Cortejo and Mr. Ignacio Labios vowed to support the sportsminded barangay captain. Belison has shown remarkable interest in chess due to the active support and patronage of Engr. Nonong del Rosario. Mr. Nonito Delima, an active supporter of chess, helped organized the tournament in Rombang Belison. Hon. Darrel dela Flor, the young and energetic Mayor of Belison, also vowed active support for chess in Belison.

14 year old Lou Baculna, Arnel Amar - January co-Champions

14 year-old Lou Vincent Baculna and Arnel Amar tied for First Place in the January 2011 Edition of the Monthly Chess Tournament held last January 8-9, 2011 at the Alex and Al Cafe and Snackhouse. Nick Contreras and Voltaire Pagunsan finished tied for 3rd to 4th places. Fifth place went to Von Steven Aquino.

January 2011 Monthly Chess Tournament on January 8-9, 2011

The January 2011 edition of the monthly open chess tournament will be held on January 8-9, 2011 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. This will be played on a 5 round Swiss system, one hour play to finish format. No registration fee is required. Play starts at 9:30 a.m.

14 year old Lou Baculna reigns over veteran players

14 year old Lou Vincent Baculna spanks some veteran players to win the Atty. Hector Legazpi Frangue Christmas Open Chess Tournament ahead of 35 other players. The tournament, sponsored by the youthful, sports committed former provincial legislator, was held at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique last December 11-12, 2010. 36 players participated. Free lunch was served courtesy of Atty. Frangue. During the awarding ceremony, Atty. Hector Frangue extended some financial assistance to Mrs. Rose Lyn Perez, wife of chess player Generoso Perez, who is undergoing medical treatment.

Angie Lou S. Matriano wins Atty. Hector Frangue 12 Under chess

11 year old Angie Lou S. Matriano of Tobias Fornier, Antique wins the Atty. Hector Legazpi Frangue 12- under Christmas chess tournament last December 11, 2010 at the Alex and Al cafe and Snackhouse, Sibalom, Antique. A 3-way tie for second place were shared by 9 year old Benju Castillon of Bugasong, 11 year old April Marie Magbanua of Tobias Fornier, and 7 ear old Gerald Michael Hans Bartolo of Bugasong. Cash prizes and chess materials were given. Photos also shows Engr. Jonathan De Gracia, President of the Antique Chess Society awarding the prizes.

Atty. Hector L. Frangue sponsors December 2010 tournament

In spirit of the Buruyluganay Festival in Sibalom, the Antique Chess Society will hold its December schedule of the monthly chess tournament on December 11-12, 2010 at the Municipal Plaza of Sibalom. The tournament is sponsored by Atty. Hector Frangue. This youthful, single, and sportsminded lawyer contributed P10,000.00 for the cash prizes. The tournament will be played in a 6 round, Swiss system, 1 hour play to finish format. This is open to all interested players. For more details please contact the organizers.

Miguel Descalzo teaches foes, wins November Open Chess

Veteran player Miguel Descalzo taught his opponents some lessons in chess by capturing the November Edition of the Open Chess tournament. Second place went to John Mark Grasparil. Tied for third place were Von Steven Aquino and Edwin Leabriz. Vea Alyssa Amedo got the best female player. 19 players played in this 5 round Swiss system event.