Draws dominate first round of Dubai Open Chess Championship
Dubai [UAE], May 26 (ANI/WAM): Draws dominated the first round of the Dubai Open Chess Championship, in its 24th edition, organised by the Dubai Chess and Culture Club, with the participation of more than 160 players, both male and female, from 40 countries. Yesterday, the tournament competitions, which will continue until the second of next June, were opened by Khalid Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Chairman of the Board of Dir.....»»
Cebu Chess Hub to revive standard games in local scene with cash-rich tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chess Hub will organize a cash-rich woodpushing tournament on February 23-25, at the Gmall of Cebu. The tournament aptly dubbed the “Cebu Chess Hub: Open Chess Tournament” will have a total of P88,000 prize money for the winning woodpushers. READ: UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City.....»»
Quizon giniba si Jota nanguna sa 1st Marinduque National Chess Championship
MANILA — Winalis ni reigning Philippine National Open Champion International Master Daniel Quizon ang kanyang unang apat na laban, kabilang ang nakamamanghang fourth round win laban ky ninth seed Jonathan Jota, para makisalo sa liderato sa Open division habang si Jerick Faeldonia ay nagpakita ng paraan sa kiddies play sa 1st Marinduque National Chess Championship ….....»»
Maranao chess wizard NM Buto winasak ang field, nakakuha ng perpektong 6/6
MANILA—Nanguna ang Maranao chess wizard National Master Al-Basher “Basty” Buto sa kauna-unahang Noypi FIDE-Rated Standard Chess Tournament, na ginanap sa Robinsons Metro East sa Pasig City noong Enero 20–21, 2024, na may perpektong 6 puntos. Ang standout player ng University of Santo Tomas chess team, residente ng Cainta, Rizal na tubong Marawi City, ay umiskor ….....»»
Canino claims women’s chess crown
Ruelle Canino, the 16-year-old chess wonder, shook the current order and slew some of the country’s giants of the game in conquering the National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan over the weekend......»»
Cepca’s monthly chess tilt unfolds on March 31
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another round of top-notch woodpushing action will unfold on Sunday, March 31, as the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) opens its monthly chess tournament. Over 50 of its finest woodpushers will battle on the boards to earn the monthly title that will be their ticket to the grand finals.....»»
One Central Eagles Regional chess tilt set
CEBU CITY, Philippines — On a very rare occasion, three institutions in Cebu have joined hands to organize one of the biggest chess tournaments happening this year. Dubbed the “One Central Eagles Region Annual Chess Tournament” this will happen on March 2 at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu. The tournament is organized by the Fraternal Order.....»»
National women s chess tilt: Frayna stops Canino to stay in title contention
Janelle Mae Frayna restored some order in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship after she stopped wonder girl Ruelle Canino in the ninth round Friday to remain in the title race in Malolos, Bulacan......»»
Cablao is Cepca’s monthly champion for February
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Veteran woodpusher Edwin Cablao emerged as the February monthly champion of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (Cepca) monthly chess tournament held last Sunday at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Cablao finished the five-round competition with a perfect 5.0 points, securing the monthly championship title and the champion’s purse of P3,000. He started.....»»
Noor Dubai Foundation Initiative transforms lives in Philippines through free cataract surgical caravan
DUBAI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Noor Dubai Foundation, in cooperation with the EYE hEAR Foundation and the Department of Health, launched an initiative to provide a free Cataract Surgical Caravan in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines following the successful implantation of a similar initiative in Catarman, Northern Samar in November last year.The collaborative programme reflected the UAE's commitment to m.....»»
Australian Open: Osaka out, Gauff, Medvedev in for next round
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam comeback ended at the first hurdle on Monday but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men’s third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on in Melbourne. On a baking-hot day, men’s seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and women’s sixth seed Ons Jabeur also tasted first-round victory. But Wimbledon champion Marketa.....»»
Canino back on top
Prodigious Ruelle Canino, regarded as the future of Philippine women’s chess, sustained her fine form in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan.....»»
Eight players share first-round lead at Puerto Rico Open
(Photo credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports) Eight players shared the lead at 7-under 65 following Friday morning's conclusion of the rain-delayed first round at the Puerto Rico Open in Rio Grande. Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith were the leaders in the clubhouse when play was halted for darkness on Thursday, following a nearly two-hour rain delay. Friday started with 54 players completing the opening round and saw six o.....»»
Eight players share first-round lead at Puerto Rico Open
(Photo credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports) Eight players shared the lead at 7-under 65 following Friday morning's conclusion of the rain-delayed first round at the Puerto Rico Open in Rio Grande. Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith were the leaders in the clubhouse when play was halted for darkness on Thursday, following a nearly two-hour rain delay. Friday started with 54 players completing the opening round and saw six o.....»»
Canino continues teardown, seizes solo lead in national chess tilt
Unheralded Reulle Canino sustained her upset rampage as she brought down Woman FIDE Master Allaney Jia Doroy this time to snare the solo lead after the third round of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championships......»»
IM Young makikipag tagisan ng talino sa 21st BCC Open 2024 sa Thailand
MAYNILA – Makikipag tagisan ng talino si Filipino International Master Angelo Abundo Young sa pagtulak ng 21st BCC (Bangkok Chess Club) Open 2024 na naka-iskedyul mula Abril 13 hanggang 21. Ang kompetisyon, na gaganapin sa conference center ng Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa sa Phetchaburi, Thailand, ay nagtatampok ng Open at Challenger divisions. “I ….....»»
Draws dominate first round of Dubai Open Chess Championship
Dubai [UAE], May 26 (ANI/WAM): Draws dominated the first round of the Dubai Open Chess Championship, in its 24th edition, organised by the Dubai Chess and Culture Club, with the participation of more than 160 players, both male and female, from 40 countries. Yesterday, the tournament competitions, which will continue until the second of next June, were opened by Khalid Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Chairman of the Board of Dir.....»»
Draws dominate first round of Dubai Open Chess Championship
Dubai [UAE], May 26 (ANI/WAM): Draws dominated the first round of the Dubai Open Chess Championship, in its 24th edition, organised by the Dubai Chess and Culture Club, with the participation of more than 160 players, both male and female, from 40 countries. Yesterday, the tournament competitions, which will continue until the second of next June, were opened by Khalid Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Chairman of the Board of Dir.....»»
Strong Group suffers heartbreaker in Dubai
Strong Group Athletics absorbed a heartbreaking, buzzer-beating defeat at the hands of Lebanon’s Al Riyadi, 77-74, to settle for a runner-up finish in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship yesterday at the Al Nasr Club......»»
Strong Group eyes 4-0 record in Dubai
Strong Group Athletics tries to zero in on a group sweep when it tackles Beirut Sports Club in the resumption of its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship today at the Al Nasr Club......»»
Strong Group goes 3-0 in Dubai meet
Dwight Howard unleashed vintage form as Strong Group fended off a stiff resistance from Lebanon’s Homenetmen, 104-95, and stayed perfect in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship yesterday at the Al Nasr Club......»»