The Aklan Student Chess Club (ASCC), in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Kalibo, presents the 1st Bagong Kalibo FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Civic Center, 2nd floor of the Ati-Atihan Museum, Pastrana Park, Kalibo. Two divisions: Open and U11 & below. 7 rounds, Swiss System, 15 minutes plus a 3-second increment. Opening program at 9:00 AM, Round 1 at 10:00 AM. Limited to 100 slots, strictly no walk-ins. The Open champion takes ₱4,000 and the U11 champion ₱1,500, each with a trophy, medal and an Alfredo Barbershop gift certificate — plus an extra ₱500 from Alfredo Barbershop for both champions. Eight ₱500 special prizes in the Open, and finisher medals for all U8 players.
Price Notes
ASCC Members ₱350 · NCFP Members ₱400 · Non-NCFP Members ₱450. Payable via GCash to Coach Susan (0908 821 0723). Registration closed October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (opening program 9:00 AM, Round 1 at 10:00 AM) Venue: Civic Center, 2nd Floor Ati-Atihan Museum, Pastrana Park, Kalibo, Aklan Format: 7 rounds, Swiss System, FIDE-Rated Time control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds increment Field: limited to 100 slots — strictly no walk-ins REGISTRATION FEES ASCC Members — ₱350 NCFP Members — ₱400 Non-NCFP Members — ₱450 Payable via GCash to Coach Susan — 0908 821 0723 Registration closed October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM (extended from October 28). OPEN DIVISION Champion ₱4,000 + trophy, medal & Alfredo gift certificate (+ extra ₱500 from Alfredo Barbershop) 2nd ₱3,000 + trophy, medal & certificate 3rd ₱2,000 + trophy, medal & certificate 4th ₱1,000 + medal & certificate 5th ₱700 + medal & certificate OPEN SPECIAL PRIZES (₱500 + medal & certificate each) Top U14 · Top U12 · Top U1700 · Top U1500 · Top PWD Player · Top Senior Player · Top Female Player · Top ASCC Member U11 & BELOW DIVISION Champion ₱1,500 + trophy, medal & Alfredo gift certificate (+ extra ₱500 from Alfredo Barbershop) 2nd ₱1,000 + trophy, medal & gift 3rd ₱700 + trophy, medal & gift 4th ₱500 + medal & gift 5th ₱500 + medal & gift Top Female Player ₱400 + medal & gift Top ASCC Player ₱400 + medal & gift All U8 players receive finisher medals. PLAYER REMINDERS Bring an extra pen and your own water bottle. Proper tournament attire — no sleeveless shirts (sando), slippers or shorts. All participants receive a certificate of participation on arrival. The event is listed on the FIDE calendar; the Open section there reads "2100 and below" (not stated on the poster). ORGANIZED BY: Aklan Student Chess Club (ASCC) · IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: LGU Kalibo (Hon. Mayor Juris B. Sucro) Sponsors: Alfredo Barbershop, AJE Morier Media Production Inc., JanAngel Table Rentals, CoolTech, Kimstar Home Furnishing, Mr. Hylas Calvin Baudean & Mrs. Catalina R. Baudean Source: https://www.facebook.com/AklanStudentChessClub
Registration is closed — the extended deadline was Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM, and the official list of players is out. 1. Registered players: check the list of players and pairings on the organizer's announcement. 2. Be at the Civic Center, 2nd floor Ati-Atihan Museum, Pastrana Park, Kalibo by 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Round 1 at 10:00 AM). 3. Bring an extra pen and your own water bottle. Proper tournament attire — no sando, slippers or shorts. For inquiries, contact the Aklan Student Chess Club: Coach Susan — 0908 821 0723 https://www.facebook.com/AklanStudentChessClub Posted in Philippine Chess Tournaments and Events by Ernie Fetisan Faeldonia: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001297195713 Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888822669348153/posts/1642752223955190/
Entry Fee
₱450.00
Date
Oct 31, 2026
100 spots available
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