The FIDE Classification Tournaments run on September 5 and 6, 2026 at the Alicia Community Center in Alicia, Isabela — three FIDE-rated sections giving players in different rating bands a chance to compete for cash prizes and improve their FIDE ratings. The champion of the Master Section is awarded the title of National Master (NM) or Woman National Master (WNM). • Master Section (2399 and below) — 6 rounds, 60 minutes + 30 seconds • Intermediate Section (1799 and below) — 7 rounds, 30 minutes + 30 seconds • Elementary Section (1499 and below) — 7 rounds, 30 minutes + 30 seconds Every section pays cash down to 20th place, plus 14 Top Category awards spanning all sections.
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The announcement does not publish an entry fee. Please confirm the registration fee per section with the NCFP.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Dates: September 5 and 6, 2026 Venue: Alicia Community Center, Alicia, Isabela The champion of the Master Section will be awarded the title of National Master (NM) / Woman National Master (WNM). SECTIONS, ROUNDS AND TIME CONTROLS • MASTER SECTION (2399 and below) — 6 rounds · 60 minutes + 30 seconds • INTERMEDIATE SECTION (1799 and below) — 7 rounds · 30 minutes + 30 seconds • ELEMENTARY SECTION (1499 and below) — 7 rounds · 30 minutes + 30 seconds The listed 60+30 time control and 6-round count are the Master Section's. The Intermediate and Elementary Sections play 7 rounds at 30 minutes + 30 seconds. CASH PRIZES — MASTER SECTION (2399 & BELOW) Champion ₱20,000 · 2nd ₱12,000 · 3rd ₱6,000 · 4th ₱4,000 · 5th ₱3,000 · 6th ₱2,000 · 7th ₱1,900 · 8th ₱1,800 · 9th ₱1,700 · 10th ₱1,700 · 11th–15th ₱1,500 each · 16th–20th ₱1,200 each CASH PRIZES — INTERMEDIATE SECTION (1799 & BELOW) Champion ₱7,000 · 2nd ₱4,000 · 3rd ₱3,000 · 4th ₱2,000 · 5th ₱1,800 · 6th ₱1,600 · 7th ₱1,500 · 8th ₱1,400 · 9th ₱1,400 · 10th ₱1,300 · 11th–15th ₱1,200 each · 16th–20th ₱1,000 each CASH PRIZES — ELEMENTARY SECTION (1499 & BELOW) Champion ₱7,000 · 2nd ₱4,000 · 3rd ₱3,000 · 4th ₱2,000 · 5th ₱1,800 · 6th ₱1,600 · 7th ₱1,500 · 8th ₱1,400 · 9th ₱1,400 · 10th ₱1,300 · 11th–15th ₱1,200 each · 16th–20th ₱1,000 each TOP CATEGORY AWARDS — ALL SECTIONS Top Senior · Top Lady · Top Elementary · Top High School · Top Kiddie Girl · Top Kiddie Boy · Top Region II Girl · Top Region II Boy · Top Youth Girl · Top Youth Boy · Top Junior Girl · Top Junior Boy · Top Isabela Girl · Top Isabela Boy Each: 1st ₱1,500 · 2nd ₱1,200 · 3rd ₱1,000 Note on awards: Champions to 3rd place in all classifications receive trophies, while 4th to 10th place winners and all Top Category Award winners receive medals. E-certificates of Achievement will be awarded to all winners, and E-certificates of Participation will be given to all participants. PART OF FOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ALICIA The Alicia Community Center hosts four national championships from August 30 to September 8, 2026, with a combined prize fund of ₱1,133,000: • Philippine National Children's Chess Championships (Under 12, Under 10, Under 8) — August 30 to September 3 • Philippine National Junior Chess Championships (Under 20) — August 30 to September 4 • FIDE Classification Tournaments — September 5 to 6 (this event) • 2026 Philippine National Women's Invitational Chess Championship — August 30 to September 8 (₱400,000 prize fund) BILLETING Billeting will be provided for participating delegations and players. For billeting arrangements and accommodation assistance, contact Mr. Clifford Cacayanan — 0935 446 1184. SUPPORTED BY National Chess Federation of the Philippines (President and Chairman Hon. Prospero A. Pichay Jr.), the Local Government Unit of Alicia (Hon. Mayor Atty. Joel Amos P. Alejandro, NCFP Region II Director), the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee. Note: the announcement does not publish an entry fee, and the start time is not stated on the poster — 9:00 AM is assumed. Please confirm with the NCFP. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HMQbFFXGu/
1. Scan the "REGISTER HERE" QR code on the official poster to fill out the registration form, and pick the section that matches your rating. 2. If you are not yet an NCFP member, or your NCFP ID has expired, scan the "NCFP MEMBERSHIP" QR code on the same poster first. 3. Billeting is provided for participating delegations and players — arrange this in advance with the billeting contact below. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact the National Chess Federation of the Philippines: Mr. Clifford Cacayanan (billeting and accommodation) — 0935 446 1184 https://www.facebook.com/ncfpchess Announcement post: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HMQbFFXGu/
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Start Date
Sep 5, 2026
End Date
Sep 6, 2026
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