The 19th Gopalaro Rapid Chess Tournament is a FIDE-rated rapid event for players with a rapid rating of 2099 and below, held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at SM City La Union in the City of San Fernando. It carries an Open division and a 12 & Under division, each with a ten-deep prize ladder, plus a Top 16 & Under special award. Registration closes August 7, 2026, with on-site registration available at a higher fee and a 10:30 AM cut-off.
Price Notes
Advance registration: ₱350 (Open) / ₱300 (12 & Under), until August 7, 2026. On-site registration: ₱400 (Open) / ₱350 (12 & Under). Payment via GCash using the InstaPay QR code on the official poster.
SPECIAL AWARD • Top 16 & Under — 1st ₱800, 2nd ₱500, 3rd ₱300 In collaboration and partnership with SM City La Union, SIFcare (Science of Identity Foundation), and Baguio City Checkmate Association Inc. Note: the number of rounds is not stated in the official announcement — please confirm with the organiser.
1. Register in advance by scanning the registration QR code on the official poster. The deadline is August 7, 2026. 2. Pay the registration fee via GCash using the InstaPay QR code on the poster — ₱350 for the Open division, ₱300 for 12 & Under. 3. Registering on tournament day is possible at the higher on-site rate — ₱400 (Open) / ₱350 (12 & Under). 4. Be at the venue before the 10:30 AM cut-off time on August 8, 2026. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact Baguio City Checkmate Association Inc.: Gilbert Pascua — 0976 500 1599 https://www.facebook.com/pascua.gilbert
Lead Organizer
Entry Fee
₱350.00 - ₱400.00
Date
Aug 8, 2026
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