Rapid Saturday is back for its 15th edition. Chess Jam Academy runs the series at CityMall Surigao, and this leg is on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with Round 1 at 1:00 PM. Three divisions play side by side — Open, Beginner, and Intermediate — so newcomers get a field of their own instead of being paired straight into the strongest players in the hall. Every division has its own cash prize ladder plus a Top Female award. Entry is ₱100 across the board. The format is 5 to 7 rounds of Swiss System at a rapid time control of 10 minutes plus 2 seconds increment per move. Whether it is your first tournament or your fifteenth Rapid Saturday, there is a section for you.
Price Notes
₱100 entry fee for any division.
FORMAT 5 to 7 rounds of Swiss System depending on turnout, rapid 10 minutes + 2 seconds increment per move. DIVISIONS AND PRIZES Open — Champion ₱500, 2nd ₱300, 3rd ₱200, Top Female ₱200 Beginner — Champion ₱300, 2nd ₱200, 3rd ₱100, Top Female ₱100 Intermediate — Champion ₱300, 2nd ₱200, 3rd ₱100, Top Female ₱100 REGISTRATION Entry is ₱100 for any division. Slots are limited — message the Chess Jam Academy Facebook page to reserve yours. Parents are welcome to bring their children; the Beginner division is built for players new to tournament chess.
1. Message the Chess Jam Academy Facebook page to reserve your slot: https://www.facebook.com/chessjamacademy 2. Tell them the player's full name and which division you are entering — Open, Beginner, or Intermediate. 3. Pay the ₱100 entry fee. Slots are limited, so reserve early. 4. Be at CityMall Surigao before 1:00 PM on August 8 for Round 1. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact Chess Jam Academy: +63 976 209 3798 orangejamdigital@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/chessjamacademy
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Entry Fee
₱100.00
Date
Aug 8, 2026
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