The Chessworx Kiddies Chess Tournament is a one-day rapid event for players 12 years old and below on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM at the 3rd Level of Farmers Plaza, Araneta City, Quezon City. It is a 7-round Swiss at 15 minutes plus 3 seconds increment, with September 2026 local ratings used for the initial ranking. The field is limited to 120 players. The champion takes ₱3,000 plus a trophy, with cash prizes down to 10th place and special awards for the top 9-year-olds, 8-year-olds, youngest players and girls. Registration is ₱300 until November 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Organized by Chessworx and Martin Binky Gaticales.
Price Notes
Registration fee ₱300 via GCash 0908-563-5536 (Roy M). Deadline: November 7, 2026 (Saturday) at 5:00 PM.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: November 8, 2026 (Sunday), 10:00 AM Venue: 3rd Level, Farmers Plaza, Quezon City Format: 7 Rounds Swiss System Time control: 15 minutes + 3 seconds Seeding: September 2026 local rating Limited to 120 players AGE CUT-OFFS Born 2014 is the cut-off year for all participants Born 2017 for 9 years old · Born 2018 for 8 years old · Born 2019 and later for Youngest SPECIAL AWARDS Top 9 y.o. — 1st ₱400 + medal · 2nd ₱200 Top 8 y.o. — 1st ₱400 + medal · 2nd ₱200 Top Youngest — 1st ₱400 + medal · 2nd ₱200 Top Girl — 1st ₱400 + medal · 2nd ₱200 Organized by Chessworx and Martin Binky Gaticales.
1. Scan the registration QR code on the poster. 2. Pay the ₱300 registration fee via GCash to 0908-563-5536 (Roy M). 3. Register on or before November 7, 2026 (Saturday) at 5:00 PM — the field is limited to 120 players. For registration and inquiries, message Roy Madayag (Vito Andolini) on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vito.andolini.148 Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888822669348153/posts/1613832306847182/
Entry Fee
₱300.00
Date
Nov 8, 2026
120 spots available
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