The 20th Edition Kamatyas Rapid Open & Kiddies Chess Championship 2026 is the Kamatyas Chess Community's milestone rapid at South Park Center, Muntinlupa City on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Two divisions — Open and Kiddies Under-12 — play an 8-round Swiss at 15 minutes + 5 seconds increment. The Open champion takes ₱30,000 and a trophy, with cash down to 15th place; the Kiddies champion takes ₱3,000 and a medal. Top Lady and Top Senior each win ₱2,000 and a medal, and cash raffles await all participants at the awarding. Registration is free, and the first 250 Open participants receive a free uniform. The organizer posts the list of accepted ("lucky") players for both divisions on November 15, 2026.
Price Notes
Free registration. Free uniform for the first 250 Open participants.
SCHEDULE — Players' confirmation 8:00–9:00 AM · Round 1 at 11:00 AM. OPEN DIVISION PRIZES: Champion ₱30,000 + trophy · 2nd ₱15,000 + trophy · 3rd ₱7,000 + trophy · 4th ₱5,000 + medal · 5th–10th ₱2,000 each + medal · 11th–15th ₱1,000 each. KIDDIES UNDER-12 PRIZES: Champion ₱3,000 + medal · 2nd ₱1,500 + medal · 3rd ₱1,000 + medal · 4th–5th ₱500 + medal. TOP CATEGORY PRIZES: Top Lady ₱2,000 + medal · Top Senior ₱2,000 + medal. Cash raffles for all participants during the awarding ceremony. Free uniform for the first 250 Open participants. Note: the announcement lists 2nd place in the Open at ₱15,000, while the Open registration form says ₱10,000 — please confirm with the organizer. NOT PUBLISHED BY THE ORGANIZERS The finish time (about 6:00 PM) is an estimate. Equipment is not stated. Please confirm with the organizer.
1. Register online with the form for your division: • Open: https://forms.gle/Ja7LxYaqaMNt7oZg7 • Kiddies (Under 12): https://forms.gle/7ks6HKi2LoaGB1ku7 2. Registration is free. Slots are limited. 3. Check the lucky-players list for both divisions, posted by Kamatyas on November 15, 2026. 4. On tournament day, confirm your attendance at South Park Center between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM. For inquiries, contact Kamatyas Chess Community: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057357045142 Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1016265148153553/
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Entry Fee
Free
Date
Nov 21, 2026
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