The J Villasin Nationwide Chess Development Tour — Cebu Leg, presented by the One Chess Movement in partnership with the Cebu School of Chess, on September 19, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00 AM onwards, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. A 6-round Swiss event (15 minutes + 10 seconds) for players 14 years old and below, seeded on July 2026 ratings. Everything is free — free registration, free tournament, and free lunch for all participants. The champion takes ₱1,000 + medal, with cash prizes down to 7th place plus Top Female, Top U12, Top U10, Top U8 and Youngest Player awards. "Chessboard today, boardroom tomorrow." The final list of players has been released and registration is closed — 53 players are seeded for the Cebu leg.
Price Notes
Free for all participants — free registration, free tournament and free lunch.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM onwards Venue: Robinsons Galleria Cebu Eligibility: 14 years old and below FORMAT Type: Swiss System Number of Rounds: 6 Time Control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment Seeding: July 2026 ratings FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS • Free registration • Free tournament • Free lunch for all participants PRIZES Champion ₱1,000 + Medal · 2nd Place ₱700 + Medal · 3rd Place ₱500 + Medal · 4th Place ₱400 · 5th–7th Place ₱300 each Top Female ₱300 + Medal · Top U12 ₱300 + Medal · Top U10 ₱300 + Medal · Top U8 ₱300 + Medal · Youngest Player + Medal SHARING OF PRIZES No sharing of prizes. A player may only win a single prize, in the order of: Top Standings, Top Female, then Age Category prizes. SPONSORS / SERVICES Jessie Villasin · Lincoln Yap · CCC Chess Club · CA Jesse delos Santos · Armecito Lumbab · Cebu Progress Marketing REGISTRATION CLOSED The organizers have released the final list of 53 players. The poster advertised a 30-player limit; the final list is larger. Strictly no onsite registration. List of participants: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jlp-mjduWUHZN7kzQJu1lQ-5OLL7Zv-puekMuWi_Xhg/edit?usp=sharing CONTACT Kevin R. Yap (Cebu School of Chess) — 0945 855 9800 Sources: https://www.facebook.com/cebuschoolofchess/posts/pfbid0ujB5RKDCWuR5gmdYawqvz6BCogL4vhkPvYrr6WqgQDyp679MQX3HngJjhHdAgrMSl https://www.facebook.com/cebuschoolofchess/posts/1505493168264273/
Registration is now CLOSED. The organizers have released the final list of 53 players and there is strictly no onsite registration. 1. Check whether your name is on the final list of players: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jlp-mjduWUHZN7kzQJu1lQ-5OLL7Zv-puekMuWi_Xhg/edit?usp=sharing 2. If you are on the list, come to Robinsons Galleria Cebu on Saturday, September 19, 2026 before the 10:00 AM start. Entry, the tournament and lunch are all free. 3. Walk-ins will not be accommodated. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact the organizers: Kevin R. Yap (Cebu School of Chess) — 0945 855 9800 Cebu School of Chess on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/cebuschoolofchess Announcement post — https://www.facebook.com/cebuschoolofchess/posts/pfbid0ujB5RKDCWuR5gmdYawqvz6BCogL4vhkPvYrr6WqgQDyp679MQX3HngJjhHdAgrMSl
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Entry Fee
Free
Date
Sep 19, 2026
53 spots available
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