THE 2019 Grandmaster Rosendo Carreon Balinas Sr. Chess Cup dubbed as Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club National Executive Grand Prix Rapid Chess Championships gets underway on Sept. 28 at the Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club in Morong, Bataan.
Deadline of entries on Sept. 26 according to Philippine Executive Chess Association president Jenny Mayor.
“Mark your calendar chess enthusiasts and make the best move ever in this battle of the squares.” he said.
“The one-day rapid event is open to all qualified members of Philippine Executive Chess Association,” added PECA treasurer and National Master Efren Bagamasbad.
The event is supported by Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club in close cooperation with City Sports and Youth Development Office, Olongapo City,
Morong, Bataan mayor Cynthia G. Linao-Estanislao and Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club president Paul Elauria will do the traditional ceremonial moves.
It is a six to seven round Swiss system format, applying rapid time control of 20 minutes plus five seconds delay mode per player to finish the game.
The champion to the fifth placer will recieve cash and trophy Special prizes for the Top Senior, Top 1900 and below, Top 1800 and below, Top Unrated, Top New Comer and Top Bataan/Zambales will also likewise to receive cash and medals.
Tournament registration fee is P1,350 with free lunch buffet while annual PECA membership fee is P1,000.
