IM Joel "Cholo" Banawa Kiddies 14 Years old and below Rapid Chess Championship set Sept. 1

IM Joel "Cholo" Banawa Kiddies 14 Years old and below Rapid Chess Championship set Sept. 1

IM Joel "Cholo" Banawa Kiddies 14 Years old and below Rapid Chess Championship set Sept. 1

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by Marlon Bernardino
YOUNG chess wizards from all parts of Metro Manila as well nearby provinces will compete for honors when the 1st International Master (IM) Joel "Cholo" Banawa Kiddies 14 Years old and below Rapid Chess Championship slated on September 1 at the Open Kitchen, Rockwell Business Center-Sheridan, Highwayhills, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong City.

The one-day event is being held to commemorate the late International Master (IM) Rolly Martinez according to US based International Master (IM) Joel "Cholo" Banawa of Rising Phoenix Chess Academy. It also supported by China Aurelio, Mimi Casas and John Gomez of Open Kitchen, Jeffrey Dimalanta and Arturo Turbanada Jr.

A total pot prizes of P18,500 are up for grabs with the champion getting the lion share of P5,000 plus a trophy and a medal.

The second placer will get P3,000 plus a medal, the third placer will pocket P2,000 plus a trophy while the fourth and fifth placer will bring home P1,000 each plus a medals.

Sixth to 15th placer will also likewise to receive P500 each plus a medals alongside for the Top Under 8, Top Under 10 and Top Under 12 class.

Tournament Registration fee is P500 (on or before August 30, 2019) while On-Site Registration fee is P600. No Pooling of prizes.

Chief arbiter is FNA Alexander "Alex" Dinoy. For more details, call or text Mr. Genghis Katipunan Imperial at his mobile number: 0926-251-4205 for complete details.-Marlon Bernardino-