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NegOr October Sports Festival 2026 — Chess Tournament

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NORSU Gymnasium, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
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About the Tournament

The Province of Negros Oriental — Office of the Governor, in cooperation with the Negros Oriental Sports Development Program (NOSDEP), presents the NegOr October Sports Festival 2026 Chess Tournament on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the NORSU Gymnasium, Dumaguete City, with games starting 8:00 AM. It is the first ever FIDE-rated chess tournament in the history of the Buglasan Festival. Two categories: Open (₱10,000 champion, cash prizes to 20th place) and Kiddies 12 & Under (₱2,000 champion), plus a long list of special awards for females, high school players, seniors, unrated players and delegations. All placers receive plaques and/or medals. One NegOr — building champions for the future!

October 11, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Eligibility: Open category: open to all. Kiddies category: 12 years old and under. Registration details have not yet been announced — additional details to follow from the organizers.
Swiss System
7 Rounds
Swiss System (Rapid, FIDE-Rated)
0 minutes + 0 seconds increment

Prices

Open
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Under 13
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Open
1st Place
₱10,000.00
2nd Place
₱5,000.00
3rd Place
₱3,000.00
4th Place
₱2,000.00
5th Place
₱1,000.00
6th Place
₱500.006th–10th: ₱500 each
7th Place
₱500.00
8th Place
₱500.00
9th Place
₱500.00
10th Place
₱500.0011th–15th ₱400 each · 16th–20th ₱300 each
Under 13
1st Place
₱2,000.00
2nd Place
₱1,000.00
3rd Place
₱500.00
4th Place
₱400.00
5th Place
₱300.00
6th Place
₱200.006th–10th: ₱200 each
7th Place
₱200.00
8th Place
₱200.00
9th Place
₱200.00
10th Place
₱200.0011th–15th ₱100 each · 16th–20th consolation prize

Special Awards

Top Female (Open)
1st Place
₱500.00
2nd Place
₱300.00
3rd Place
₱300.00
4th Place
₱200.00
5th Place
₱200.00
Top High School (Open)
1st Place
₱500.00
2nd Place
₱300.00
3rd Place
₱300.00
4th Place
₱200.00
5th Place
₱200.00
Top Senior 60 & Up (Open)
₱500.00
Top Female (Kiddies)
1st Place
₱300.00
2nd Place
₱200.00
3rd Place
₱200.00
4th Place
₱100.00
5th Place
₱100.00

Price Notes

Registration details to follow — contact the organizers.

Additional Information

Presented by the Province of Negros Oriental — Office of the Governor, in cooperation with the Negros Oriental Sports Development Program (NOSDEP), as part of the NegOr October Sports Festival 2026 and the Buglasan Festival. The first ever FIDE-rated chess tournament in Buglasan Festival history. Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 — games start 8:00 AM Venue: NORSU Gymnasium, Dumaguete City OPEN CATEGORY extras: 11th–15th ₱400 each · 16th–20th ₱300 each · Top Senior (60 & Up) ₱500 · Senior Citizen Award (Oldest) ₱100 · Top Unrated Open Player ₱300 · Best Game Award ₱300. KIDDIES 12 & UNDER extras: 11th–15th ₱100 each · 16th–20th consolation prize · Top 8-&-Under Male/Female ₱100 each · Top Unrated Male/Female ₱100 each · Youngest Male/Female Participant ₱100 each · Best Game Award ₱200. SPECIAL AWARDS: 1st & 2nd Best LGU Delegation · 1st & 2nd Best Club Delegation · 1st & 2nd Top School Delegation · 1st & 2nd Best in Uniform Delegation. All placers receive plaques and/or medals. Note: the registration fee, number of rounds and time control are not yet published — "additional details to follow" per the organizer's announcement. Please confirm with the organizers.

How to Register

Registration details have not yet been announced — additional details to follow from the organizers. For inquiries, contact: Antonio Martin Olendo — 0975 890 3393 Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/antoniomartin.olendo/posts/28762253813405740

Need help? Please contact:

Tournament Organizers

Negros Chess Club 64, Inc.

Lead Organizer

0926 755 9566
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National Chess Federation of the Philippines

Sanctioning Body

ncfpevent@gmail.com

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Entry Fee

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Date

Oct 11, 2026

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