Even with the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Chess Federation of the Philippines is ready for competitive chess in 2021 with the upcoming National Age Group Chess Championships, starting off with the Marinduque Southern Luzon leg this weekend.
NCFP president Butch Pichay shares, "The Youth Championships are among the NCFP’s main programs and I am so elated because we are able to still hold these events amid the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope these tournament will galvanize the zeal of our young chess players."
Hosted by the province of Marinduque through provincial board members John Pelaez and Verlie Quindoza, the online competition will utilize the Tornelo chess platform and the ten-minute, five-second increment time control. To ensure its readiness, a trial event is scheduled on Thursday at 8pm.
On Saturday, the Under-16, Under-18, and Under-20 divisions will be on display, with the Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, and Under-14 taking their turn on Sunday. Registration is free, and is still open for NCFP members.
Outstanding finishers will earn a berth into the National Age Group semifinals in May. Do well there and a chance at the Grand Finals looms in June, which could potentially be done face-to-face depending on the pandemic situation.
Interested participants can check out this post on the NCFP's Facebook page:
2021 National Age Group takes off The National Chess Federation of the Philippines thru it's Chairman/ President,...
Posted by National Chess Federation of the Philippines - NCFP on Monday, March 15, 2021
They can also contact the following for further inquiries:
Boys: Michelle Yaon (0910-372615)
Girls: Susan Neri (0933-5505019)
NCFP assistant executive director (Southern Luzon) Dr. Fred Paez (0921-2728172)
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