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Think Like Hamilton (TLH) holds its 1st Rapid Chess Tournament on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Talavera National High School in Talavera, Nueva Ecija. The venue opens at 8:00 AM and Round 1 starts at 9:30 AM. It is a Swiss-system event at 20 minutes plus 5 seconds increment, open to non-masters rated 2050 and below, with a maximum of 150 players. The champion takes ₱3,000 plus a trophy, with cash prizes down to 9th place. Special recognition awards of ₱800 go to the top senior and the top elementary and secondary boy and girl, plus a ₱1,000 Think Like Hamilton Role Model Award. Online registration is ₱300 until November 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon; on-site registration is ₱450, and TLH / HYEI members pay ₱150. Organized by Think Like Hamilton (TLH) and the Hamilton Youth Empowerment Initiative, in collaboration with Talavera Chess Club, Sir Wacky's Tutorial Services, GMR Service Center & Parts Supply, The 64 Club PH, Talavera National High School and Sosyo IT Solutions.
Price Notes
Online registration ₱300 (until November 14, 2026, 12:00 noon). On-site registration ₱450 (non-negotiable, subject to available slots). TLH / HYEI members ₱150. Pay via Maya 0962 792 7175 (Don Hamilton Arias).
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: November 15, 2026 (Sunday) Venue opens: 8:00 AM · Round 1: 9:30 AM Venue: Talavera National High School, Talavera, Nueva Ecija Time control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds increment System: Swiss Eligibility: non-masters rated 2050 and below Maximum capacity: 150 players REGISTRATION FEES Online ₱300 (deadline November 14, 2026, 12:00 noon) On-site ₱450 (non-negotiable, subject to available slots) TLH / HYEI members ₱150 CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZES Champion ₱3,000 + trophy · 1st runner-up ₱2,000 + trophy · 2nd runner-up ₱1,000 + trophy · 3rd runner-up ₱800 · 4th runner-up ₱700 · 5th to 9th place ₱500 each SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Top Senior ₱800 · Top Elementary Boy ₱800 · Top Elementary Girl ₱800 · Top Secondary Boy ₱800 · Top Secondary Girl ₱800 · Think Like Hamilton Role Model Award ₱1,000 Certificates of recognition for all awardees. VENUE AMENITIES Well-lit, well-ventilated playing area with large industrial fans; benches for parents and guests. In collaboration with Talavera Chess Club, Sir Wacky's Tutorial Services, GMR Service Center & Parts Supply, The 64 Club PH, Talavera National High School and Sosyo IT Solutions. NOT PUBLISHED BY THE ORGANIZERS Number of rounds (7 shown as a default), whether "5th to 9th place" means the five places after the 4th runner-up (shown here as 6th–10th), end time (estimated 6:00 PM), which rating list the 2050 limit uses, and the age cut-off for Senior.
1. Register online before November 14, 2026 (Saturday), 12:00 noon — online registration is strongly encouraged so the organizers can verify players and prepare pairings. 2. Pay ₱300 (TLH / HYEI members ₱150) via Maya / InstaPay to 0962 792 7175, account name Don Hamilton Arias. 3. On-site registration is ₱450 and subject to available slots; online registration closes once 150 players are reached. 4. The venue opens at 8:00 AM; Round 1 starts at 9:30 AM. Arrive early for player confirmation. For inquiries, contact Think Like Hamilton: Don Hamilton Arias — 0962 792 7175 https://www.facebook.com/ThinkLikeHamilton Posted in Philippine Chess Tournaments and Events by España Chessclub Manila: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011764670457 Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888822669348153/posts/1640835914146821/
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₱300.00
Date
Nov 15, 2026
150 spots available
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