You are cordially invited to the Tanauan Chess Tournament — Strategy. Focus. Victory. A community chess event at the Tanauan Municipal Hall, Tanauan, Leyte on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting 8:00 AM. Open to all chess enthusiasts — beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Swiss System, played at 15 minutes + 3 seconds increment. A ₱46,500 guaranteed prize pool: the champion takes ₱10,000 + certificate + trophy, with cash prizes through 10th place plus ₱500 special awards for the Top 3 Tanauananons, Top 3 Kiddies, Top Senior, and Top Lady. Registration is ₱400. Presented by the Local Government Unit of Tanauan through Hon. Ma. Gina Merilo and Hon. Jan Elmer Magdalaga, in partnership with the Tanauan Chess Club. Join us for a weekend of intellect, sportsmanship, and community pride!
Price Notes
Registration fee: ₱400. Pay via GCash to any of the contacts — Victorino A. Inting Jr. (0961-750-2286), Ruel Dacillo (0991-893-1429), or Bobbie Alota (0945-175-9444).
PRIZES 1st Place — ₱10,000 + Certificate + Trophy 2nd Place — ₱8,000 + Certificate + Trophy 3rd Place — ₱7,000 + Certificate + Trophy 4th Place — ₱6,000 + Certificate 5th Place — ₱5,000 + Certificate 6th Place — ₱4,000 + Certificate 7th Place — ₱3,000 + Certificate 8th Place — ₱2,000 + Certificate 9th Place — ₱1,000 + Certificate 10th Place — ₱500 + Certificate SPECIAL AWARDS Top 3 Tanauananons — ₱500 each Top 3 Kiddies — ₱500 each Top Senior — ₱500 Top Lady — ₱500 FORMAT — Swiss System. Time control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds increment (confirmed by the organizer in the announcement comments). The number of rounds is not published — contact the organizers for details. Presented by the Local Government Unit of Tanauan through Hon. Ma. Gina Merilo and Hon. Jan Elmer Magdalaga, in partnership with the Tanauan Chess Club.
1. Pay the ₱400 registration fee via GCash to any of the listed contacts, or contact them to reserve your slot. 2. Be at the Tanauan Municipal Hall, Tanauan, Leyte before the 8:00 AM start on Saturday, August 8, 2026. For more information, contact: Victorino A. Inting Jr. — 0961-750-2286 Ruel Dacillo — 0991-893-1429 Bobbie Alota — 0945-175-9444 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D4eRk1ejc/
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Entry Fee
₱400.00
Date
Aug 8, 2026
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