Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 09:37:20 +0000
Wesley So overpowered world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in two “slow rapid” games yesterday to move on the verge of emerging the first FIDE World Fischer Random Chess champion in Hovikodden, Norway on Friday. So, born in Cavite but now plays for the United States, was in control of Games 3 and 4 to win […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 20:00:39 +0000
Quizon, the youngest of all nine participants in the core team that survived the tough series of qualifying tournaments, downed FIDE Master Arden Reyes to continue to break away from the chase pack with 28 points after 45 rounds.
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 20:00:40 +0000
The 22-year-old Frayna, the country’s first WGM, urged the more than 300 participants to enjoy the process as it is the most crucial part of becoming the best of their chosen field.
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:00:51 +0000
The one-day, FIDE-rated event, held to mark Tempo’s 37th anniversary, will be played at the grand ballroom of the Manila Prince Hotel, a 300-room business hotel located at the corner of United Nations Avenue and San Marcelino Street.
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:00:19 +0000
Pichay has been invited to make the ceremonial moves with Tyne Dignadice, Manila Prince Hotel operations manager, during the opening ceremonies at 10 a.m.
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:00:56 +0000
Gonzales said the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP), under the leadership of Rep. Prospero Pichay Jr., has waived ID fees until the end of the year to encourage more chess players to become members of the world’s governing body for chess.
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:30:04 +0000
The two international masters-elect will compete against other titled players in the one-day, seven-round Swiss System event staking a total cash pot of P100,000.
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:00:07 +0000
Aside from the Open and women’s overall champions, separate trophies will be given to the Open and women’s winners in the college, high school and elementary divisions.
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Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:30:28 +0000
Organizers expect teams from the UAAP, NCAA, Milo Checkmate Chess Clinic and Sports Academy to take part in the one-day event supported by the Philippine Basketball Association, SM Supermalls, Internatioonal Container Terminal Services Inc., Mighty Sports Apparel and Accessories and 1-Pacman Party-List.
Read moreCredit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:00:44 +0000
Quizon, 15, vented his ire on on IM Nguyen Anh Koi of Vietnam, his conqueror in the premier standard event that the latter topped to reign in the one-day, seven-round tournament
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