The 26th NOYPI 2000U FIDE-Rated Rapid Chess Tournament is a one-day FIDE-rated rapid event by the Noypi Chess Association Inc. at Robinsons Malabon, City of Malabon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1:30 PM onwards. It is a Swiss System event (6 or 7 rounds depending on the number of participants) played at 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment under the latest FIDE Laws of Chess (Rapid). Open to titled and untitled players with a FIDE Rapid Rating of 2000 and below (August 2026 FIDE Rapid Rating List); unrated players are welcome. The champion takes ₱5,000 (₱3,500 cash + ₱1,500 gift checks) + medal, with prizes through 8th place plus ₱500 special category awards. Maximum of 120 players, first-come first-served — NO on-site registration. NCFP membership is required. Earn your official FIDE rapid rating!
Price Notes
The registration fee is not published in the announcement — contact FNA/NT Richard R. Dela Cruz (0961-644-6907 / 0936-022-4465) for the current rate and registration. NCFP membership is required. Maximum of 120 players (first-come, first-served); strictly NO on-site registration.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (August 1, 2026) 12:30 PM — Confirmation of Players 1:00 PM — Final Pairings 1:15 PM — Opening Ceremony 1:30 PM — Round 1 2:20 PM — Round 2 3:10 PM — Round 3 4:00 PM — Round 4 Short break 5:00 PM — Round 5 5:50 PM — Round 6 6:40 PM — Round 7 7:30 PM — Awarding Ceremony CASH PRIZES Champion — ₱5,000 (₱3,500 cash + ₱1,500 gift checks) + Medal 2nd Place — ₱3,000 (₱2,000 cash + ₱1,000 gift checks) + Medal 3rd Place — ₱2,000 (₱1,500 cash + ₱500 gift checks) + Medal 4th Place — ₱1,000 5th Place — ₱700 6th–8th Place — ₱500 each SPECIAL CATEGORY AWARDS — ₱500 cash each: Top Lady · Top Elementary · Top High School · Top College · Top Golden Boy · Top Senior · Top Unrated. Category prizes will be awarded only if there are at least four (4) qualified participants per category. Swiss System, 6 or 7 rounds depending on the number of participants (the published schedule lists 7 rounds). Latest FIDE Laws of Chess (Rapid) apply. The event is registered on chess-results.com (event code 490782). Rise through chess — improve, compete, succeed!
1. Contact the organizer to register — maximum of 120 players, first-come first-served, and strictly NO on-site registration. 2. Make sure you are an active NCFP member (NCFP membership is required to play). 3. Check your rating: open to FIDE Rapid 2000 & below based on the August 2026 FIDE Rapid Rating List; unrated players are welcome. 4. Be at Robinsons Malabon by 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2026 for the confirmation of players — Round 1 starts at 1:30 PM. For registration and inquiries, contact FNA/NT Richard R. Dela Cruz: 0961-644-6907 0936-022-4465 https://www.facebook.com/richardrdelacruz41
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Date
Aug 1, 2026
120 spots available
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