The Mastermind Chess Cafe Open Rapid Chess Tournament is a one-day open rapid on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with registration starting 11:00 AM at Mastermind Chess Café, Stall 2, Plaza Nita Building, Rizal St., Angeles City. A 7-round Swiss at 15 minutes plus 3 seconds increment, open to players of all levels and age groups and limited to 50 players only. The registration fee includes one free drink from the café. Open Division prizes run from ₱5,000 plus trophy and certificate for the champion down to ₱300 for 10th place, with ₱300 gift certificates from 6th place onwards. Six category prizes of a ₱300 gift certificate each go to the Top Elementary, Top High School, Top College, Top Youngest (7 & below), Top Senior (60+) and Top Female. Registration is ₱350 until September 8; from September 9 onwards it is ₱450. Payment via GCash to 0999 550 9802.
Price Notes
₱350 until September 8, 2026. From September 9 the fee is ₱450. The fee includes one free drink from Mastermind Chess Café.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026 Registration starts: 11:00 AM Venue: Mastermind Chess Café, Stall 2, Plaza Nita Building, Rizal St., Angeles City Format: 7 rounds, Swiss System Time control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds increment Limited to 50 players only OPEN DIVISION PRIZES Champion - ₱5,000 + Trophy + Certificate 2nd Place - ₱3,000 + Trophy + Certificate 3rd Place - ₱1,000 + Trophy + Certificate 4th Place - ₱700 + Medal + Certificate 5th Place - ₱500 + Medal + Certificate 6th Place - ₱300 + ₱300 Gift Certificate 7th Place - ₱300 + ₱300 Gift Certificate 8th Place - ₱300 + ₱300 Gift Certificate 9th Place - ₱500 + ₱300 Gift Certificate 10th Place - ₱300 + ₱300 Gift Certificate CATEGORY PRIZES (₱300 Gift Certificate each) Top Elementary Top High School Top College Top Youngest 7 Below Top Senior 60+ Top Female REGISTRATION FEE ₱350 until September 8, 2026 ₱450 from September 9 onwards Includes one free drink from Mastermind Chess Café. Payment via GCash to 0999 550 9802. Registration form: https://forms.gle/q5DK1Lyqi4dRXEjV6 RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 6 This tournament was first announced for Sunday, September 6, 2026. The organizer's Facebook page now carries only the September 13 announcement — same venue, same 7-round 15+3 format, same 50-player cap and the same prize ladder, with the early-bird cut-off moved from August 31 to September 8. This record was updated in place rather than duplicated. If you registered for the September 6 date, confirm with the café. POSTER ANOMALY The poster lists 9th place at ₱500 — higher than 6th, 7th, 8th and 10th place, which are all ₱300. This is recorded as printed. Confirm with the organizer. For inquiries: 0999 550 9802 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587316396942
1. Register online via the official form: https://forms.gle/q5DK1Lyqi4dRXEjV6 — or message the Mastermind Chess Café Facebook page to reserve a slot. 2. Pay the registration fee via GCash to 0999 550 9802. 3. The fee is ₱350 until September 8, 2026; from September 9 it is ₱450. It includes one free drink from the café. 4. Only 50 slots are available — reserve early. 5. Registration starts 11:00 AM on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the venue. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact Mastermind Chess Café: 0999 550 9802 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587316396942
Entry Fee
₱450.00
Date
Sep 13, 2026
50 spots available
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