Chess Tournaments in the Philippines
46 upcoming over-the-board chess tournaments are listed in the Philippines as of Saturday, August 29, 2026. The next is 20th Gopalaro Rapid Chess Tournament on Saturday, August 29, 2026. 7 of them are FIDE-rated; the rest are locally rated events. Entry fees range from free to ₱3,300.00.
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Mr. Potato Junior Chess Open 2026
Aug 29, 2026
1:30 AM
CityMall Consolacion
10+5
₱250.00 - ₱300.00
20th Gopalaro Rapid Chess Tournament
Aug 29, 2026
12:00 AM
SM City Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet
15min
Contact organizer
14th Mindanao Open Chess Championship
Aug 29, 2026
12:00 AM
OPAG Building, Amas, Kidapawan City, Cotabato
0min
Contact organizer
Sta Fe Chess Knights Monthly Chess Tournament (August 2026 Edition)
Aug 29, 2026
12:00 AM
Magsaysay Elementary School — Mini Covered Court, Magsaysay, Sta. Fe, Romblon
15+3
Free
WR Chess Bughouse Open Championship 2026
Aug 29, 2026
12:00 AM
Quezon City MICE Center, Quezon City
0min
Contact organizer
Mindanao Chessmates Kiddies & Junior Rapid — August 29, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
12:30 AM
Damosa Market Basket, Lanang, Davao City
15+5
₱250.00
PCAP Sudeco Cup 3x3 Rapid and Blitz
Aug 29, 2026
1:00 AM
Bridgeway, Estancia Main Wing, Pasig City
0min
₱2,000.00 - ₱2,500.00
Calauan 1st FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament
Aug 29, 2026
1:00 AM
Lamot 2 Covered Court, Calauan, Laguna
15+3
₱500.00
Kap. Boyti Chess Tournament 2026
Aug 29, 2026
2:00 AM
Maricaban Sports Complex (Gym), Barangay 178, Pasay City
15+3
₱450.00
Mobile Chess Club Philippines Developmental Chess Tournament
Aug 29, 2026
2:15 AM
Bocaue CityMall, McArthur Highway, Bocaue, Bulacan
10+2
₱300.00
24th NA Jan Mar Hondonero Monthly Open Rapid Chess Tournament
Aug 29, 2026
4:00 AM
CityMall Tagum, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
15+5
₱250.00
District Night Market Chess Tournament
Aug 29, 2026
9:00 AM
District Imus, Velasco Parking, Imus, Cavite
10min
Free
1st Grandmaster Dr. Eugene Torre Open Standard Chess Tournament
Aug 30, 2026
12:00 AM
Marikina Sports Center, Marikina City
60+30
₱1,000.00
Philippine National Junior Chess Championships 2026 (Men & Women)
Aug 30, 2026
1:00 AM
Alicia Community Center, Alicia, Isabela
0min
Contact organizer
Philippine National Children's Chess Championships 2026 (Under 12, Under 10 and Under 8)
Aug 30, 2026
1:00 AM
Alicia Community Center, Alicia, Isabela
0min
Contact organizer
1st Scholar's Cup FIDE-Rated Rapid Chess Tournament
Aug 30, 2026
1:00 AM
LNU Gymnasium, Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City
15+3
₱250.00
2nd WalterMart Bacoor Chess Tournament
Aug 30, 2026
2:00 AM
WalterMart Bacoor, Molino Blvd, Bacoor, Cavite
30+30
₱1,000.00
PCAP Sudeco Cup Individual Kiddies Tournament
Aug 30, 2026
2:00 AM
Bridgeway, Estancia Main Wing, Pasig City
10+2
₱500.00
7th Fiona's Farm Resort 18 & Under Chess Tournament
Aug 30, 2026
3:30 AM
Robinsons Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga
15+3
Contact organizer
2026 Philippine National Women's Invitational Chess Championship
Aug 30, 2026
6:00 AM
Alicia Community Center, Alicia, Isabela
0min
Contact organizer
Frequently asked questions
Chessnam lists 46 upcoming over-the-board chess tournaments nationwide, spanning rapid, blitz, and classical formats, with the earliest, 20th Gopalaro Rapid Chess Tournament, starting Saturday, August 29, 2026.
The next scheduled event is 20th Gopalaro Rapid Chess Tournament on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Each listing shows the full schedule, venue, and organizer contact details.
7 of the 46 upcoming tournaments in the Philippines are FIDE-rated. The rest are locally rated rapid, blitz, and classical events. Each listing states which.
Entry fees for upcoming tournaments in the Philippines range from free to ₱3,300.00. Fees are set by each organizer and are shown per category on the tournament's page. Some listings show "Contact organizer" where the fee has not been published yet.
Most events listed here are registered directly with the organizer — open a tournament's page for its registration steps and contact details. 25 of the 46 upcoming tournaments accept registration and payment through Chessnam. Walk-in registration on the day is common for over-the-board events.