Noypi Chess Association Inc., in cooperation with Victory Plaza Caloocan and the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, presents the 10th NOYPI U1800 FIDE-Rated Standard Chess Tournament. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00 AM onwards at Level 3, Victory Plaza, Caloocan City (beside Pag-IBIG). Open to titled or untitled players rated 1799 and below in FIDE standard; unrated players are welcome. The FIDE Standard rating as of September 1, 2026 is the reference rating. 5 or 6 rounds of Swiss System in one day, 30 minutes with a 30-second increment from move 1. NCFP membership is required, and there is STRICTLY NO on-site registration. The champion takes ₱8,000 cash plus a ₱2,000 gift check and a medal, with cash prizes down to 8th place and six special categories worth ₱1,000 each.
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The registration fee is not published in the announcement — contact Coach Richard R. Dela Cruz on 0961 644 6907. Strictly no on-site registration.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00 AM onwards Venue: Level 3 (beside Pag-IBIG), Victory Plaza, Caloocan City Format: 5 or 6 rounds, Swiss System, one-day tournament Time control: 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment starting from move 1 Rating: U1800 FIDE-Rated Standard — 1799 and below; unrated players welcome Reference rating: FIDE Standard rating as of September 1, 2026 NCFP membership required. STRICTLY NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. The latest FIDE Laws of Chess govern; ground rules posted on-site. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 8:00 AM Confirmation of Players · 8:30 AM Opening Ceremony · 8:45 AM Round 1 · 10:50 AM Round 2 · 1:00 PM Round 3 · 3:10 PM Round 4 · 5:20 PM Round 5 · 7:30 PM Round 6 · 9:45 PM Awarding Ceremony CASH PRIZES + GIFT CHECKS Champion ₱8,000 cash + ₱2,000 gift check + medal 2nd ₱5,000 cash + ₱500 gift check + medal 3rd ₱3,500 cash + ₱500 gift check + medal 4th ₱2,500 · 5th ₱1,800 · 6th ₱1,500 · 7th ₱1,500 · 8th ₱1,500 SPECIAL CATEGORIES (₱1,000 + medal each) Top Lady · Top Golden Boy · Top Senior · Top Elementary · Top Junior/Senior High School · Top College A minimum of 4 participants per category is required for the prize to be awarded. ORGANIZED BY: Noypi Chess Association Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH: Victory Plaza Caloocan and the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) NOT PUBLISHED BY THE ORGANIZERS Neither the poster nor the caption states the registration fee — contact Coach Richard R. Dela Cruz. The round count is given as "5 or 6"; 6 is recorded here since the schedule lists a Round 6. Source: https://www.facebook.com/richardrdelacruz41/posts/28613434918262802/
STRICTLY NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION — you must register in advance. 1. Confirm you are eligible: FIDE standard rating 1799 and below as of September 1, 2026, or unrated. 2. Make sure your NCFP membership is active — it is required for this FIDE-rated event. 3. Message or call Coach Richard R. Dela Cruz to register and to confirm the registration fee, which the announcement does not publish. 4. Be at Level 3, Victory Plaza, Caloocan City by 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for confirmation of players. For registration and inquiries, contact Noypi Chess Association Inc.: Coach Richard R. Dela Cruz — 0961 644 6907 https://www.facebook.com/richardrdelacruz41
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Sep 19, 2026
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