The Philippine National Children's Chess Championships 2026 brings the country's brightest young talents to the Alicia Community Center in Alicia, Isabela from August 30 to September 3, 2026, with separate Under-12, Under-10 and Under-8 divisions for boys and girls. Winners will represent the country in the 2027 Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship, if eligible to participate. Each division pays ₱8,000 to its champion down to ₱2,000 for 10th place, with additional Top 11, Top 9, Top 7 and Top 6 age awards. Hosted by the Local Government of Alicia, Isabela as part of the Pagay Festival (Balitok ti Alicia Festival), in collaboration with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.
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TOURNAMENT DETAILS Dates: August 30 to September 3, 2026 Venue: Alicia Community Center, Alicia, Isabela Divisions: Under 12, Under 10 and Under 8 (boys and girls) Hosted by: The Local Government of Alicia, Isabela GAME SCHEDULES August 30, 2026 (Sunday) — Arrival August 31, 2026 (Monday) — Opening Ceremony · 1:00 PM Round 1 · 4:00 PM Round 2 September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) — 9:00 AM Round 3 · 1:00 PM Round 4 · 4:00 PM Round 5 September 2, 2026 (Wednesday) — 9:00 AM Round 6 · 1:00 PM Round 7 · 4:00 PM Round 8 September 3, 2026 (Thursday) — 9:00 AM Rapid Event · 3:00 PM Blitz Event · 5:30 PM Awarding Ceremony PRIZES — EACH OF U12, U10 AND U8 (BOYS AND GIRLS) Champion ₱8,000 · 2nd ₱6,000 · 3rd ₱5,000 · 4th ₱4,000 · 5th ₱3,000 · 6th–10th ₱2,000 each TOP AGE AWARDS (BOYS AND GIRLS) Top 11, Top 9, Top 7 and Top 6 — 1st ₱2,500 · 2nd ₱2,000 · 3rd ₱1,500 each Note on awards: the top 10 places in all categories receive a medal, as do the top category award winners. Certificates of achievement and participation will be given. 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 (this event) • Philippine National Junior Chess Championships (Under 20) — August 30 to September 4 • FIDE Classification Tournaments — September 5 to 6 • 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 or a time control — the listed 0+0 time control is a placeholder. The round count is taken from the poster's game schedule (8 classical rounds, plus a rapid and a blitz event on the final day). Please confirm these details with the NCFP. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BZ5jgcKn2/
1. Scan the "REGISTER HERE" QR code on the official poster to fill out the registration form. 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/1BZ5jgcKn2/
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Start Date
Aug 30, 2026
End Date
Sep 3, 2026
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