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The Knights and Minds Association Inc. (KMAI) presents the 35th KMAI Rapid Chess Tournament — FIDE-rated and NCFP-sanctioned — on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at the 5th floor Activity Area of Baguio Center Mall. A one-day event for players rated below 2200, in two categories: Open (₱350) and Kid (₱300). Time control 15 minutes plus a 3-second increment. Pre-register via GCash. NCFP membership is required — it is a FIDE-rated rapid tournament. Sponsored by KMAI VP Ruben G. Ternola.
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Price Notes
Open Category ₱350 · Kid Category ₱300. Pre-register via GCash to 0917 136 0076 (Maria Fe Co).
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026 — one-day event Venue: 5th Floor Activity Area, Baguio Center Mall, Baguio City, Benguet Time control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds increment Eligibility: players below 2200 rating FIDE-Rated · NCFP-Sanctioned REGISTRATION FEES Open Category — ₱350 Kid Category — ₱300 Pre-register via GCash to 0917 136 0076 (Maria Fe Co). Save your GCash receipt until November 28, 2026 for verification. ORGANIZED BY: KMAI · SPONSORED BY: KMAI VP Ruben G. Ternola Contact person: KMAI President Teddy Sarmiento — 0910 773 1000. Other KMAI officials can also answer inquiries. KMAI welcomes other sponsors. NOT PUBLISHED BY THE ORGANIZERS The poster does not state a start or end time — the 9:00 AM start and 7:00 PM finish shown here are estimates. The number of rounds is not stated; 7 is recorded here. Prizes and the Kid category age limit are not published yet (the 34th edition used 12 y.o. & below for Kiddies). Please confirm with the organizers. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2943279196010189&set=a.108738932797577
Pre-register via GCash — here is how to join. 1. Pick your category: Open (₱350) or Kid (₱300). 2. Send the fee via GCash to 0917 136 0076 (Maria Fe Co) and send the organizers your confirmation of payment. Save your GCash receipt until November 28, 2026 for verification. 3. Upon payment, message the name of the player and the category. 4. Make sure your NCFP membership is active — it is required for this FIDE-rated rapid tournament. 5. Be at the 5th floor Activity Area, Baguio Center Mall, Baguio City on Saturday, November 28, 2026. For inquiries, contact KMAI: KMAI President Teddy Sarmiento — 0910 773 1000 GCash registration: Maria Fe Co — 0917 136 0076 https://www.facebook.com/pines.citychessclub 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/1642665437297202/
Entry Fee
₱300.00 - ₱350.00
Date
Nov 28, 2026
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