Chess Legend: National Rapid Open is a two-day individual rapid open on November 5–6, 2026, in Iloilo City — the birthplace of GM Eugene Torre, Asia's first grandmaster. One Chess Movement (OCM) presents it as part of a five-day celebration of GM Torre's 75th birthday, with a GM Torre legacy exhibit, a commemorative coffee table book launch, a welcome dinner and a raffle draw on November 4. Rapid chess, 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment, Swiss System. The champion wins ₱50,000, with ₱25,000 for 2nd, ₱15,000 for 3rd and cash prizes down to 20th place, plus special prizes for the top Iloilo players, juniors, kiddies, lady and senior. Registration is ₱350 (₱250 for OCM members, Iloilo residents, seniors and PWDs) via OCM's Google Form. The Team Tatluhan follows on November 7–8 and is listed separately.
Price Notes
Regular: ₱350. OCM members, Iloilo residents, seniors and PWDs: ₱250.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Thursday–Friday, November 5–6, 2026 Venue: Iloilo City (exact venue to be announced on OCM's Facebook page) Format: Rapid · 25 minutes + 5 seconds increment · Swiss System Occasion: 75th birthday of GM Eugene Torre, Asia's first grandmaster CASH PRIZES — RAPID OPEN Champion ₱50,000 2nd ₱25,000 · 3rd ₱15,000 · 4th ₱10,000 · 5th ₱8,000 6th ₱6,000 · 7th ₱5,000 · 8th ₱3,500 · 9th ₱3,000 · 10th ₱2,500 11th–13th ₱1,500 each · 14th–15th ₱1,200 each · 16th–20th ₱1,000 each SPECIAL PRIZES 1st Top Iloilo ₱2,000 · 2nd Top Iloilo ₱1,500 · 3rd Top Iloilo ₱1,000 1st Top Junior U16 ₱1,000 · 2nd Top Junior U16 ₱800 1st Top Kiddie U12 ₱1,000 · 2nd Top Kiddie U12 ₱800 Top Lady ₱1,000 · Top Senior ₱1,000 REGISTRATION Regular ₱350 · OCM Member ₱250 · Iloilo Resident ₱250 · Senior ₱250 · PWD ₱250 GCash: 0967 869 0229 (JO***E M.) · Security Bank: ONE CHESS MOVEMENT 000-069204-831 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE — CHESS LEGEND (GM EUGENE TORRE 75TH BIRTHDAY) Nov 4: Distribution of raffle tickets · Opening of the GM Torre Exhibit and Commemorative Coffee Table Book · Welcome program and dinner · Raffle draw Nov 5: Opening program · Day 1 — Rapid Open Nov 6: Day 2 — Rapid Open Nov 7: Day 1 — Team Tatluhan Nov 8: Day 2 — Team Tatluhan · Closing program and awarding The Team Tatluhan is listed separately. The total prize fund across both tournaments is ₱500,000. NOT YET ANNOUNCED The exact venue, number of rounds, round times and registration deadline are not yet published. 7 rounds and the 8:00 AM–6:00 PM daily window are estimates — please confirm with the organizer. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OneChessMovement/posts/pfbid02KkPFpvK3UNcpmTkp5ZuE6Mcp9vFh8XtoHqhe5mfj8khkUqvq3LMWKSFczUEnspkXl
1. Fill out the Rapid Open registration form: https://forms.gle/MkjNtz8BFFzvqVTb8 2. Pay the entry fee — ₱350 regular, or ₱250 for OCM members, Iloilo residents, seniors and PWDs — via: • GCash: 0967 869 0229 (JO***E M.) • Bank transfer: Security Bank — ONE CHESS MOVEMENT — 000-069204-831 3. Keep your proof of payment for the organizer. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact One Chess Movement via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OneChessMovement Announcement post: https://www.facebook.com/OneChessMovement/posts/pfbid02KkPFpvK3UNcpmTkp5ZuE6Mcp9vFh8XtoHqhe5mfj8khkUqvq3LMWKSFczUEnspkXl
Entry Fee
₱350.00
Start Date
Nov 5, 2026
End Date
Nov 6, 2026
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