The 1st MANDALA Rapid Chess Tournament is a two-day rapid event by Mandala Chess School at The Grandmaster DGM, Vista Mall Dasmariñas, Cavite — the Age Group section on Saturday, November 21, 2026 and the Open section on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The Age Group section (12 and under, 16 and under) costs ₱300 and pays ₱1,000 plus a champion shirt to the winner, then ₱500, ₱400 and ₱300. The Open section is for non-masters rated 1800 and below at ₱350, paying ₱2,500 plus a champion shirt, then ₱1,500, ₱1,000 and ₱500. Age-group players can also join the Open — both sections for only ₱500. Special prizes of ₱300 go to the top Under 16, top Under 12 and top lady. Organized by Mandala Chess School, an affiliate of APEX Sports Academy.
Price Notes
Age Group ₱300 · Open ₱350 · Both categories ₱500.
SCHEDULE November 21, 2026 — Age Group November 22, 2026 — Open Venue: The Grandmaster DGM @ Vista Mall Dasmariñas, Cavite ENTRY FEES Age Group — ₱300 Open — ₱350 Join both categories for only ₱500 AGE GROUP PRIZES Champion ₱1,000 + champion shirt · 1st Runner-up ₱500 · 2nd Runner-up ₱400 · 3rd Runner-up ₱300 OPEN PRIZES (non-masters 1800 & below) Champion ₱2,500 + champion shirt · 1st Runner-up ₱1,500 · 2nd Runner-up ₱1,000 · 3rd Runner-up ₱500 SPECIAL PRIZES Top Under 16 ₱300 · Top Under 12 ₱300 · Top Lady ₱300 Tournament shirt orders (non-players too): https://tinyurl.com/MANDALAshirtorders Organizers: Johner Egenias · Joart Mateo · Meghann Dorothy Flores NOT YET ANNOUNCED The poster does not state the start time, time control or number of rounds. This listing records a 9:00 AM start, 0+0 as a placeholder time control and 7 rounds — confirm with the organizer.
1. Register via the QR code on the poster or at https://tinyurl.com/1stMandalaRapidChessTournament 2. Pick your section: Age Group (₱300, November 21), Open (₱350, November 22), or both for ₱500. For inquiries, message Mandala Chess School on Messenger or APEX Sports Academy on Facebook. Organizers: Johner Egenias · Joart Mateo · Meghann Dorothy Flores https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576427223868 Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888822669348153/posts/1615056516724761/
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Entry Fee
₱300.00 - ₱350.00
Start Date
Nov 21, 2026
End Date
Nov 22, 2026
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