Chess
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Chua rules Pattaya Open; pockets $22,500
Filipino pool master Johann Chua ruled the inaugural Pattaya Open (9-Ball) after defeating compatriot James Aranas in the final, 15-5, at the S1 Pool Hall & Sport Bar in Pattaya, Thailand on…
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AQ Prime Chess bet Marius Zabanal Constante of Pasig City rules Elementary Division of NCR Palarong Pambansa Standard chess elims
AQ Prime Sports Chess Talents top player Marius Zabanal Constante of Pasig City emerged as champion of the Elementary Boys Division of National Capital Region Athletic Association much known Palarong Pambansa Standard…
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Asia’s First GM Eugene Torre 2nd in Russia chess
Final Standings: 2.5 points---GM Rafael Vaganian of Armenia (Elo 2437) 2.5 points---GM Eugenio "Eugene"Torre of the Philippines (Elo 2417) 2.5 points GM Sergey Makarichev of Russia (Elo 2520) 1.5 point GM Anatoli…
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Michael Linde rules Pangasinan chessfest
Michael Linde of Bulacan emerged as champion of the 3rd Pangasinan Non-Master Open Category 2200 Below at the CB Mall in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan last Saturday, February 28, 2026. Linde finished the…
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IM Arca finishes in eight place in Pacquiao chess; NM Ilar pockets P100,000
Final Standings and tournament pay outs: Top 10 of the Standard competition 7.0 points GM Peng Li Min of Switzerland ($20,000) 7.0 points GM Platon Galperin of Sweden ($10,000) 6.5 points GM…
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IM Christian Gian Karlo Tade – Arca outwits GM Pa Iniyan in Round 6 of the Manny Pacquiao International Open chess
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca downed Grandmaster Pa Iniyan of India to gain a share of second place in the sixth round of the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as the…
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IM Yap outwits GM Gareyev, shares lead; Maribao split the point with GM Quizon in Round 3 of the Manny Pacquiao International Open chess
International Master Kim Steven Yap downed Grandmaster Timur Gareyev of the United States to gain a share of the lead after the third round of the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as…
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Cebuana Lhuillier Gems Officially Join Inaugural Pickle Yard Conference League
The Cebuana Lhuillier Gems step into the Pickle Yard Conference League (PYCL), marking a major milestone for the team and signaling strong institutional support for one of the fastest-growing sports in the…
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Filipino Alexis Emil Maribao shocks Indonesian Grandmaster Susanto Megaranto in the Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess opener
Upsets rocked the opening round of the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026 Open section as the unheralded campaigners waxed hot early in pursuit of greatness at…
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Jean Henri Lhuillier Expresses Pride as Cebuana Lhuillier-Backed Blu Girls Secure Wild Card Entry to WBSC World Cup
The Philippine women’s national softball team, the Blu Girls, is back on the world stage—and for ASAPHIL President and Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, the moment is one of…
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SMEP, SAEP round 6 standoff in PTC WED NEMO 4th D’ Engineers Chess Cup
The Society of Metallurgical Engineers of the Philippines (SMEP) supported by International Chess Friends Federation (ICFF) tied score at 65-all at end of one and a half hour arena chess battle against…
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Team Rapid chess tourney goes to Pasay City on March 8 By Marlon Bernardino
The Non-Master 2 × 2 Team Rapid Chess Tournament dubbed as Grudge Match is set to unfold on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Plaza Mall beside LRT 1 Libertad Station in…
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Robinsons Bacolod Chess Festival set
A chess tournament in Bacolod brings together the sharpest young minds when the much awaited Robinsons Bacolod Chess Festival gets underway on March 13, 14 and 15, 2026 at the Atrium, Robinsons…
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PH bet Chezka Centeno finishes 2nd in Florida
The Philippines' Chezka Centeno finished as the runner-up in the 2026 WPBA Classic's Players Championship held in Lauderhill, Florida, this Wednesday. She lost in the finals to Chinese Taipei's Chou Chieh-Yu, 10-3.…
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Rapid chessfest gets underway February 22
THE 1st Fiona's Farm Resort 18 & Under Open Chess Tournament is set to unfold on Sunday, February 22 at the Robinsons Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga. The one-day Swiss System format competition…
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All eyes on GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen in Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026
All eyes on Grandmaster Johan-Sebastian Christiansen of Norway when the much waited Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kàlilangan Chess Festival 2026 gets underway on February 23 to 27, 2026 at…
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IM Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca faces tough competition in Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca and Grandmaster John Paul Gomez expect rough sailing in the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kàlilangan Chess Festival 2026 where they will be meeting…
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IIEE, SAEP shared lead, PIChE won 3rd in a row in the PTC WED NEMO Chess
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE) represented by its Singapore chapter won over the Philippines Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) supported by the Filipino Chess Player League (FCPL) and the Society…
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Filipino child prodigy Asher Judd Sy tops the 3rd King’s College Bangkok Chess Championship
The 3rd King’s College Bangkok Chess Championship, held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, proved to be a historic event as Filipino child prodigy Asher Judd Sy claimed the top prize in the…
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Lucky “Batang Quiapo” Salvador defeats Rhaky “Roj” Constantino
Lucky "Batang Quiapo" Salvador shocked Rhaki "Roj" Constantino , 8-6, in their TV table matches to remain in contention in the ongoing J &P 10 Ball Cup being held at Pacman's Cue…
