The 1st GMG Chess (Non-Master Open) Cup 2025

The 1st GMG Chess (Non-Master Open) Cup 2025

GMG CHESS TOURNAMENTS

Coach Gerald Ferriol

12/8/20242 min read

The 1st GMG Chess (Non-Master Open) Cup 2025

The incoming GMG Chess tournament will showcased an impressive array of strong players, drawing in competitors from various regions. The event featured live coverage, allowing chess enthusiasts to follow the matches in real-time. Spectators can look forward to thrilling matches and strategic brilliance on display, highlighting the skills of both strong players and emerging talents.

Event Overview:

  • Date: January 25, 2025

  • Location: Checkpoint Mall, Calamba

  • Organizers: GMG Chess

  • Participants: Non-Master Chess Players

  • Type:7-rounds swiss system

  • Time Control: 15 mins + 3

    The tournament will feature many strong players, including Sherwin Tiu who was champion in various GMG Chess tournaments, Coach Gerald Ferriol Tour 2021, GMG Chess Open Rapid 2022 and The 13th GMG Monthly Online. caliber players like Gary Legaspi, Vladimir Gonzales and many more.

The tournament offered numerous prizes, encouraging participants to perform at their best. Categories of awards included best junior, best women, best kiddies, best girl, best senior and top Laguna player among others (see poster).

The previous tournament "1st Dr. James Emerson Orfanel Tatluhan Rapid Chess Team Tournament".

The atmosphere was fully-airconed inside the mall eagerly watching each move as strategies unfolded on the board. This event not only highlighted the competitive spirit of chess but also fostered a sense of community among players and fans alike.

Overall, the upcoming tournament promises to be an exciting event for both players and chess enthusiasts. With many strong competitors, it will be an excellent opportunity for players to showcase their skills and for fans to enjoy high-level chess.

Thanks in advance to all, organizers, staffs, supporters, Checkpoint Mall, participants etc.

See you all chess enthusiasts, good luck and have fun!



By Coach Gerald Ferriol