The 1st Grandmaster Dr. Eugene Torre Open Standard Chess Tournament is a FIDE-rated standard event held on August 30–31, 2026 (Sunday and Monday, a holiday) at the Marikina Sports Center, starting 8:00 AM. Time control is 60 minutes per game plus a 30-second increment per move. The tournament is a tribute to Grandmaster Dr. Eugene Torre, the first Grandmaster in Asia, in recognition of his achievements and lifelong contributions to chess in the Philippines and across Asia. It is presented by the Marikina City Park Chess Club Inc. (MCPCCI) in partnership with the Marikina High School Alumni Association (MHSAA-SNMPM), the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, BigMac, Pande Amerikana Marikina, and the GM Eugene Torre Chess Museum Marikina. Strictly no on-site registration.
Price Notes
₱1,000 — regular registration covering both days, first come, first served. ₱800 — special rate (20% discount) for Marikina residents, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and students.
Special awards will be given for various categories in addition to the top three cash prizes. GUEST OF HONOR — Grandmaster Dr. Eugene Torre, who will lead the ceremonial first move. Also supported by Hon. Marjorie Ann "Maan" Teodoro (Mayor, City of Marikina), Hon. Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro (Representative, First District of Marikina City), and the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Marikina. Presented by the Marikina City Park Chess Club Inc. (MCPCCI) in partnership with the Marikina High School Alumni Association — Samahan ng mga Nagtapos sa Mataas na Paaralan ng Marikina (MHSAA-SNMPM), the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP), BigMac, Pande Amerikana Marikina, and the GM Eugene Torre Chess Museum Marikina. The event aims to promote chess and other board games as tools for education, youth development, character building, healthy recreation, and community unity.
1. Register online through the official Google Form — there is STRICTLY NO on-site registration: https://forms.gle/LMkieNkC29aDScJc6 2. Pay your registration fee via GCash: 0962-680-9722 (Jose Jaime R. Enage). Regular rate is ₱1,000 for the two days; the ₱800 special rate applies to Marikina residents, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and students. 3. Send your proof of payment or a screenshot of the transaction to jayenage@yahoo.com. 4. Deadline for registration is August 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Slots are first come, first served. For registration, inquiries and payment, contact Jose Jaime R. Enage: Contact: 0927-937-2842 GCash: 0962-680-9722 Email: jayenage@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DDcefAnMK/
Entry Fee
₱1,000.00
Start Date
Aug 30, 2026
End Date
Aug 31, 2026
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