Two days of rapid chess at the Argao Convention Center on September 12–13, 2026, with a ₱81,500 prize fund topped by ₱25,000 and a trophy for the champion. 9-Round Swiss · 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment · FIDE Laws of Rapid Chess. FREE entry for Argaoanons and titled players. ₱350 regular, ₱250 discounted for seniors, PWDs, ladies and students. Strictly no onsite registration — register on or before September 10, 2026.
Price Notes
FREE for Argaoanons and titled players (GM, IM, FM, NM and women's titles). ₱350 regular. ₱250 discounted for seniors, PWDs, ladies and students.
Organized by Cebu School of Chess and Argao Chess Wizards, in partnership with the Municipality of Argao, as part of the Argao fiesta celebration. FIDE Laws of Rapid Chess apply. Local ratings for July 2026 will be used to seed the players. Dress code: wearing of slippers, short pants, sleeveless shirts or sandos is strictly not allowed. Event directory: • Tournament Rules — https://bit.ly/ArgaoOpen2026Rules • Event Schedule — https://bit.ly/ArgaoOpen2026Sched • Official Results — https://bit.ly/ArgaoOpen2026Results • List of Participants — https://bit.ly/ArgaoOpen2026List • Map of Venue — https://bit.ly/ArgaoOpen2026Map • Livestream — https://www.facebook.com/cebuschoolofchess
1. Send your GCash payment to 0956 500 6703 (Merry Joy Montejo), or scan the QR code on the official poster. Argaoanons and titled players enter for free and pay nothing. 2. When sending payment, include these details: registrant's name, age, gender, and whether you are an Argaoanon, titled player, PWD or student. 3. Register on or before September 10, 2026. Strictly no onsite registration. 4. Argao residents claiming free entry must present a Voter's Certificate (adults) or a Barangay Clearance (minors) at the venue. Titled players should be ready to show proof of title. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact the organizers: Kevin R. Yap (Cebu School of Chess) — 0945 855 9800 Hector Villamora (Argao Chess Wizards) — 0922 598 5527 Merry Joy Montejo (Secretary of the Vice Mayor) — 0956 500 6703 https://www.facebook.com/cebuschoolofchess
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Entry Fee
₱350.00
Start Date
Sep 12, 2026
End Date
Sep 13, 2026
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