The 2026 Philippine National Women's Invitational Chess Championship runs from August 30 to September 8, 2026 at the Alicia Community Center in Alicia, Isabela, featuring many of the country's strongest women players competing for a ₱400,000 prize fund. 15 rounds. The champion takes ₱100,000 plus a trophy and certificate, with cash prizes down to 16th place. The winners will represent the country in an international tournament. Games can be watched live via DGT boards. Hosted by the Local Government Unit of Alicia, Isabela in collaboration with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.
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No entry fee is published for this invitational event. Please confirm with the NCFP.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Dates: August 30 to September 8, 2026 Venue: Alicia Community Center, Alicia, Isabela Total prize fund: ₱400,000 Watch live games via DGT. GAME SCHEDULES August 30 (Sunday) — Arrival 2:00 PM · Technical Meeting August 31 (Monday) — Opening 2:00 PM · Round 1 September 1 (Tuesday) — 9:00 AM Round 2 · 4:00 PM Round 3 September 2 (Wednesday) — 9:00 AM Round 4 · 4:00 PM Round 5 September 3 (Thursday) — 9:00 AM Round 6 · 4:00 PM Round 7 September 4 (Friday) — Rest day September 5 (Saturday) — 9:00 AM Round 8 · 4:00 PM Round 9 September 6 (Sunday) — 9:00 AM Round 10 · 4:00 PM Round 11 September 7 (Monday) — 9:00 AM Round 12 · 4:00 PM Round 13 September 8 (Tuesday) — 9:00 AM Round 14 · 4:00 PM Round 15 · 8:00 PM Awarding CASH PRIZES Champion ₱100,000 + Trophy & Certificate 2nd ₱80,000 + Trophy & Certificate 3rd ₱60,000 + Trophy & Certificate 4th ₱40,000 · 5th ₱30,000 · 6th ₱20,000 · 7th ₱15,000 · 8th ₱8,000 · 9th ₱7,000 · 10th–14th ₱6,000 each · 15th–16th ₱5,000 each (each with Medal & Certificate) 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 • 2026 Philippine National Women's Invitational Chess Championship — August 30 to September 8 (this event) 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 Hosted by the Local Government Unit of Alicia, Isabela, spearheaded by Hon. Mayor Atty. Joel Amos P. Alejandro, CPA, in collaboration with the National Chess Federation of the Philippines headed by Chairman/President Hon. Prospero A. Pichay Jr., and supported by the Philippine Sports Commission (Chairman Hon. Patrick Gregorio, Commissioner-in-Charge Hon. Edward L. Hayco) in cooperation with the Philippine Olympic Committee under President Abraham N. Tolentino. Note: the announcement does not publish a time control — the listed 0+0 time control is a placeholder. Please confirm with the NCFP. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EKar3nHhN/
This is an invitational event — participation is by invitation from the National Chess Federation of the Philippines rather than open registration. 1. If you believe you qualify, or wish to nominate a player, message the NCFP through its official Facebook page. 2. Billeting is provided for participating delegations and players — arrange this in advance with the billeting contact below. For inquiries or invitation 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/1EKar3nHhN/
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Start Date
Aug 30, 2026
End Date
Sep 8, 2026
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