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The 1st Tigaon CamSur FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament 2026 is a free-entry, FIDE Rapid-rated event held at the Tigaon Sports Complex in Tigaon, Camarines Sur on August 1–2, 2026 as part of the Tig-aw Festival. It is a 7-round rapid tournament played at 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment, with three divisions: Open Age (1800 and below), High School and Elementary. The Open Age champion takes ₱10,000, with cash prizes down to 10th place in every division plus Top Tigaoeño, Top Lady and Top Senior awards. Registration is absolutely FREE — the only requirement is an active NCFP membership in good standing. Organized by the Tigaon Sports and Youth Development Office with the NCFP, Tamban Chess Club, Isarog Chess Club and the National Youth Commission. Free billeting is provided for visiting players at the PAGCOR Building, Barangay Vinagre.
Price Notes
Registration for the tournament is ABSOLUTELY FREE — there is no entry fee. Players must be active NCFP members in good standing; NCFP membership is paid separately to the federation at the promo rates of ₱50 (Elementary), ₱100 (Secondary), ₱150 (College) and ₱450 (Open). Slots are limited.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS When: Saturday–Sunday, August 1–2, 2026 Where: Tigaon Sports Complex, Tigaon, Camarines Sur Held as part of the Tig-aw Festival. FORMAT 7 rounds · Rapid · FIDE-Rated Time control: 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment DIVISIONS • Open Age (1800 and below) • High School • Elementary ENTRY ABSOLUTELY FREE — no tournament registration fee. An active NCFP membership in good standing is required and is paid separately to the federation. NCFP membership promo rates: Elementary ₱50 · Secondary ₱100 · College ₱150 · Open ₱450. NCFP registration: https://forms.gle/QBBtJ4cm4eyQq3cF6 CASH PRIZES — OPEN AGE (1800 AND BELOW) Champion ₱10,000 · 1st Runner Up ₱7,000 · 2nd ₱5,000 · 3rd ₱3,000 · 4th ₱1,200 · 5th–9th Runner Up ₱500 each. Top Tigaoeño ₱1,000 · Top Lady ₱500 · Top Senior ₱500. CASH PRIZES — HIGH SCHOOL Champion ₱5,000 · 1st Runner Up ₱3,000 · 2nd ₱1,500 · 3rd ₱1,000 · 4th ₱700 · 5th–9th Runner Up ₱500 each. Top HS Tigaoeño ₱1,000. CASH PRIZES — ELEMENTARY Champion ₱5,000 · 1st Runner Up ₱3,000 · 2nd ₱1,500 · 3rd ₱1,000 · 4th ₱600 · 5th–9th Runner Up ₱500 each. Top Elem Tigaoeño ₱1,000. All winners also receive medals and certificates. BILLETING Free billeting for visiting players from other towns and provinces at the PAGCOR Building, Barangay Vinagre, Tigaon, Camarines Sur. Please bring your own beddings. REQUIREMENTS TO PRESENT AT THE VENUE • Photocopy of Birth Certificate (age verification) • Original Certificate of Enrollment or School ID (students) • Government-issued ID (Open category) • 2x2 picture No requirements, no play. ORGANIZED BY Tigaon Sports and Youth Development Office, with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, Tamban Chess Club, Isarog Chess Club, the National Youth Commission and the Municipality of Tigaon. Note: the announcement does not publish a daily round schedule or a start time — the 8:00 AM start and 6:00 PM finish shown here are estimates. Please confirm with the organizers. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hprfdw7u4/
Entry Fee
Free
Start Date
Aug 1, 2026
End Date
Aug 2, 2026
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