The Hon. Mayor Michael M. Punzalan's Cup — 1st Bay, Laguna FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament at the Basketball Covered Court, Purok 5, Brgy. Dila, Bay, Laguna on Sunday, August 16, 2026, starting 9:00 AM. A 7-round Swiss, FIDE-rated rapid event (15 minutes + 5-second increment) in two sections: Section A for FIDE Rapid 2000 & Below (₱7,000 to the champion) and Section B for FIDE Rapid 1699 & Below (₱4,000 to the champion), plus special category prizes for Kiddie, Junior, Senior, Female, PWD, and rating-group players in both sections. Organized by Bay Chess Club Laguna with the Laguna Chess Association and the Municipality of Bay under Hon. Mayor Michael M. Punzalan. Pre-registration only — no onsite registration.
Price Notes
Section A (2000 & Below): ₱700 regular / ₱600 Kiddie, Senior & PWD. Section B (1699 & Below): ₱400 regular / ₱300 Kiddie, Senior & PWD. Pre-registration only via GCash 09323607205 (Rochelle Arcipe) — no onsite registration.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026 Start: 9:00 AM Venue: Basketball Covered Court, Purok 5, Brgy. Dila, Bay, Laguna Format: 7 rounds Swiss System, FIDE Rated Rapid Time Control: 15 minutes + 5-second increment ELIGIBILITY Section A — FIDE Rapid Rating 2000 & Below Section B — FIDE Rapid Rating 1699 & Below No age limit (confirmed by the organizer in the announcement comments). TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Chief Arbiter: NA Irineo Gonzales Deputy Arbiter: RA Jake Kris Dilla REGISTRATION FEES (NO ONSITE REGISTRATION) Section A: ₱700 Regular / ₱600 Kiddie, Senior & PWD Section B: ₱400 Regular / ₱300 Kiddie, Senior & PWD GCash: 09323607205 (Rochelle Arcipe) SPECIAL CATEGORY PRIZES Section A (₱1,000 + Medal each): Top Kiddie, Top Junior, Top Senior, Top Female, Top PWD, Top 1900 & Below, Top 1800 & Below Section B (₱500 + Medal each): Top Bay Laguna, Top Kiddie, Top Junior, Top Senior, Top Female, Top PWD, Top Unrated
1. Pre-register and pay the registration fee via GCash: 09323607205 (Rochelle Arcipe). • Section A (2000 & Below): ₱700 Regular / ₱600 Kiddie, Senior & PWD • Section B (1699 & Below): ₱400 Regular / ₱300 Kiddie, Senior & PWD 2. No onsite registration — register and pay before the event. 3. Be at the Basketball Covered Court, Purok 5, Brgy. Dila, Bay, Laguna on Sunday, August 16, 2026 — round 1 starts 9:00 AM. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact Bay Chess Club Laguna: GCash / contact — 09323607205 (Rochelle Arcipe) https://www.facebook.com/baychessteam102/ Announcement post: https://www.facebook.com/baychessteam102/posts/1389328973303708/
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Entry Fee
₱400.00 - ₱700.00
Date
Aug 16, 2026
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