IT'S BACK! The 14th Mindanao Open Chess Championship, part of COTABATO KALIVUNGAN 2026 with the theme "COTABATO @112th: A Legacy of Peace, Progress and Unity." August 29–31, 2026 at the OPAG Building, Amas, Kidapawan City. ₱50,000 goes to the champion, with cash prizes down to 10th runner-up (₱4,000 each) plus ₱3,000 special awards for Best Junior, Best Senior, Best Kiddie Male, Best Kiddie Female, and Best Local Player. Gear up, Mindanao chess masters! Who's taking home the ₱50,000 top prize?
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TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: August 29–31, 2026 Venue: OPAG Building, Amas, Kidapawan City, Cotabato Part of COTABATO KALIVUNGAN 2026 — Theme: "COTABATO @112th: A Legacy of Peace, Progress and Unity." Format, time control, rounds, and registration details to be announced by the organizer. CASH PRIZES Champion — ₱50,000 1st Runner-up — ₱30,000 2nd Runner-up — ₱15,000 3rd Runner-up — ₱10,000 4th–10th Runner-up — ₱4,000 each SPECIAL AWARDS Best Junior Player — ₱3,000 Best Senior Player — ₱3,000 Best Kiddie Male Player — ₱3,000 Best Kiddie Female Player — ₱3,000 Best Local Player — ₱3,000 Presented by the Provincial Government of Cotabato with the Kidapawan Chess Club, Inc. as part of the Kalivungan Festival 2026.
1. Registration details (entry fee, schedule, format) will be announced by the organizers. 2. Follow the announcement post for updates and contact the organizers to pre-register. 3. The venue is the OPAG Building, Amas, Kidapawan City — August 29–31, 2026. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact the organizers: NA Jojo Palero — via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JMF3SnLv6/
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Aug 29, 2026
End Date
Aug 31, 2026
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