The Philippine Academy for Chess Excellence (PACE) presents the PACE Standard FIDE Rated Chess Tournament (2300 Under) — an NCFP-sanctioned event under the auspices of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), with more than ₱100,000 in guaranteed cash prizes. July 18–19, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday) at the 2nd Floor, Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City. 6 Rounds, Swiss System, 60 minutes + 30-second increment standard time control. Open to bonafide NCFP members rated 2300 and under. PACE recently qualified NATIONAL MASTER norms for the top 3 winners of its May 2026 tournament.
Price Notes
Registration Fee — Regular ₱1,100 · Early Bird ₱1,000 (ends July 8, 2026) · Seniors/PACE Members ₱880 · Seniors who joined 3 recent PACE tournaments: FREE. Limited to 200 players (first come, first served). Must be an active NCFP member. No on-site registration.
NCFP-sanctioned, FIDE-rated standard tournament. 6 Rounds, Swiss System, 60+30 time control. More than ₱100,000 guaranteed prize fund. SPECIAL AWARDS (each + medal & certificate) • Top PACE Member: 1st ₱3,000 · 2nd ₱2,000 · 3rd ₱1,000 • Top Senior: 1st ₱3,000 · 2nd ₱2,000 · 3rd ₱1,000 • Top Lady: 1st ₱3,000 · 2nd ₱2,000 · 3rd ₱1,000 • Top Under 14: 1st ₱2,500 · 2nd ₱1,700 · 3rd ₱1,000 • Top Under 10: 1st ₱2,500 · 2nd ₱1,700 · 3rd ₱1,000 • Top Rating 1500 below ₱2,000 · Top 1700 below ₱2,000 · Top 1900 below ₱2,000 · Top 2100 below ₱2,000 • Top Unrated ₱1,000 · Top Youngest Participant ₱1,000 GAME SCHEDULE • July 18 (Sat) — Opening 9:00 AM · R1 9:30 AM · R2 1:30 PM · R3 4:40 PM • July 19 (Sun) — R4 9:00 AM · R5 1:00 PM · R6 4:10 PM · Awarding 7:30 PM PACE recently qualified NATIONAL MASTER norms for the top 3 winners of its May 2026 tournament.
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Tournament Capacity
200 spots remaining
Entry Fee
₱1,100.00
START DATE
07/18/2026
END DATE
07/19/2026
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