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Larong Ahedres 2026 is an open invitational rapid chess tournament presented by R1 Sports PH on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with an 8:00 AM assembly time. The tagline says it plainly — Make Your Move. Be The Champion. The event runs seven rounds of Swiss System play at a rapid time control of 15 minutes plus a 3-second delay per move. It is open to all chess classifications — Open, Juniors, Kiddies, Masters and Non-Masters alike — across four age divisions: Open (18 and above), Juniors (13–17), Seniors (60 and above) and Kiddies (7–12). More than ₱37,000 in cash prizes is on the line, along with trophies, medals and merchandise for the champions and placers, plus special awards for the Best Woman Chess Player and the Best Senior Chess Player. The entry fee includes snacks and refreshments. Early Bird registration runs from August 5 to 31, 2026 and is online only through the official Google Form. Walk-in rates apply after August 31. The playing venue has not been announced yet — the organiser's poster and announcement both list it as To Be Announced. This listing is placed under Cabuyao, Laguna, where R1 Sports PH is based; confirm the actual venue with the organiser before travelling.
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Early Bird rates apply to online registrations made from August 5 to 31, 2026 through the official Google Form. Walk-in rates apply after August 31. The entry fee includes snacks and refreshments. No payment, no entry, no play — you must present your payment reference and confirmation number. Bank transfer fees, if any, are shouldered by the player.
TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES 1. Open to all chess classifications (Open, Juniors, Kiddies, Masters, Non-Masters, etc.). 2. Individual Open Invitational. 3. 15 minutes + 3-second delay. 4. 7-Round Swiss System. 5. Proper chess attire required — no slippers, sandals & shorts. 6. Early Bird Registration: Aug 5–31, 2026 (online only, Google Forms submission). 7. Walk-in rates apply after Aug 31. 8. No Payment, No Entry, No Play — must present payment reference and confirmation number. 9. Entry fee includes snacks and refreshments. 10. Champions, placers and special awardees receive prizes, trophies and medals. PLAY FAIR. PLAY RIGHT. Respect your opponent. Respect the game. Let sportsmanship be our greatest victory. REGISTRATION FEES Category — Early Bird / Walk In Open (18 and above) — ₱500 / ₱600 Juniors (13–17) — ₱500 / ₱600 Seniors (60 and above) — ₱450 / ₱500 Kiddies (7–12) — ₱300 / ₱350 PRIZE REMARKS Champions receive Cash Prize + Trophy + Merchandise. Second through fourth place receive Cash Prize + Medal + Merchandise, and the remaining placers receive Cash Prize + Medal. PAYMENT DETAILS InstaPay / bank transfer to BPI, Peso Account Account Name: R1 Sports Events Management Services Account Number: 2339229781 Transfer fees may apply. An InstaPay QR code is printed on the official poster. NOT YET ANNOUNCED • The playing venue. Both the poster and R1 Sports PH's own announcement list it as "To Be Announced". This listing sits under Cabuyao, Laguna because that is where R1 Sports PH is based — it is not a confirmed venue. Confirm with the organiser before travelling. • A prize ladder for the Seniors (60 and above) division. The published prize table covers only the Open, Juniors and Kiddies divisions plus the two special awards; Seniors players pay an entry fee but no separate Seniors prize list has been released. • A participant cap. The announcement encourages early registration "before slots are filled" without publishing a number. Organised by R1 Sports PH, a Cabuyao-based sports events management group. Announced by chess organiser and arbiter Theodore Almarez. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MARAV6ZGa/
1. Pick your division: Open (18+), Juniors (13–17), Seniors (60+), or Kiddies (7–12). 2. Register online through the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/4MKARum4K6gBYPxP8 Early Bird registration is online only and runs from August 5 to 31, 2026. 3. Pay your registration fee by InstaPay or bank transfer: • Bank: BPI (Peso Account) • Account Name: R1 Sports Events Management Services • Account Number: 2339229781 Transfer fees may apply. 4. Keep your payment reference and confirmation number — no payment, no entry, no play. You must present both to be admitted. 5. After August 31, walk-in rates apply (Open ₱600, Juniors ₱600, Seniors ₱500, Kiddies ₱350). 6. Be at the venue by 8:00 AM assembly time on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in proper chess attire — no slippers, sandals or shorts. The playing venue has not been announced yet. Watch the R1 Sports PH Facebook page for the venue announcement. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact R1 Sports PH: https://www.facebook.com/people/R1-Sports-PH/61558971715792/ Theodore Almarez (organiser/arbiter) — https://www.facebook.com/gmbossalmarez FB post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MARAV6ZGa/
Entry Fee
₱300.00 - ₱600.00
Date
Sep 19, 2026
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