ChessMatics Academy and Ruy Lopez Chess Academy, in partnership with SM City Sta. Mesa, bring back their invitational training tournament on Monday, November 30, 2026, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at SM City Sta. Mesa (L3 Cyberzone), Manila. Open to players rated 1850 and below and aged 18 and below. 7 Swiss rounds at 10 minutes + 5 seconds. Cash prizes for the top 5 (₱4,000 + trophy for the champion), plus medals for the Top CMA and Top RLCA player and the top 2 Under 6, Under 8 and Under 10. Every participant joins the SM BOJ Pamasko raffle. Entry is ₱600, or ₱500 for CMA / RLCA members. Register through the organizers' Google Form.
Price Notes
Non-member: ₱600 per entry. ChessMatics Academy (CMA) / Ruy Lopez Chess Academy (RLCA) member: ₱500 per entry.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Monday, November 30, 2026, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Venue: SM City Sta. Mesa, L3 Cyberzone, Manila Time Control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds Format: 7 rounds, Swiss system Eligibility: 1850 rating and below, 18 years old and below Entry Fee: ₱600 non-member · ₱500 CMA / RLCA member MAIN PRIZES Champion — ₱4,000 + trophy 2nd — ₱2,000 + trophy 3rd — ₱1,000 + trophy 4th — ₱800 + medal 5th — ₱600 + medal CATEGORY PRIZES (MEDALS) Top CMA · Top RLCA · Top 1–2 Under 6 · Top 1–2 Under 8 · Top 1–2 Under 10 SM BOJ Pamasko Raffle for participants. DISCLAIMER: This tournament is intended for training purposes only and is designed for beginner to intermediate-level players. It is not intended for highly competitive or advanced players. Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888822669348153/posts/1630563391840740/
1. Scan the QR code on the poster or open the Google Form: https://forms.gle/AGV2AvVjpnVTZR6D9 2. Fill out the form and indicate if you are a ChessMatics Academy (CMA) or Ruy Lopez Chess Academy (RLCA) member. 3. Pay the entry fee as instructed in the form: ₱600 for non-members, ₱500 for CMA / RLCA members. 4. Be at SM City Sta. Mesa (L3 Cyberzone), Manila before the 1:00 PM start on Monday, November 30, 2026. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact the organizers: ChessMatics Academy — 0945 147 6956 · chessmaticsofficial@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574727943462 Ruy Lopez Chess Academy — 0961 461 3449 https://www.facebook.com/RuyLopezChessAcademy
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Entry Fee
₱600.00
Date
Nov 30, 2026
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