The 4th Search for the Next Chess Master 2025

The 4th Search for the Next Chess Master 2025

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Coach Gerald Ferriol

12/23/20242 min read

The 4th Search for the Next Chess Master 2025

Mark your calendar as we're excited to announce that Dumaguete City Chess Club, renowned for fostering chess talent, will conduct again another chess tournament "The 4th Search for the Next Chess Master 2025 on January 11, 2025 at Osca Bldg, Daro, Dumaguete City". This event aims at discovering and nurturing potential chess masters. The tournament is designed to be inclusive and accessible, highlighting the club's commitment to promoting chess culture.

The tournament featured a 5-round tournament, with each game lasting 30 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move. This structure aligns with FIDE standards, ensuring a competitive yet fair environment. The implementation of FIDE ratings makes the tournament appealing to serious chess enthusiasts and aspiring professionals.

Open to all players of Negros Oriental and nearby regions provided they are active members of NCFP.

Prizes:

  • Champion - 2000 + Trophy

  • 2nd Place - 1500 + Trophy

  • 3rd Place - 1000 + Trophy

  • Top 1st Female - 250 + Medal

  • Top 2nd Female - 250 + Medal

  • Top 1st u18 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 2nd u18 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 1st u16 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 2nd u16 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 1st u14 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 2nd u14 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 1st u12 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 2nd u12 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 1st u10 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 2nd u10 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 1st u8 - 250 + Medal

  • Top 2nd u8 - 250 + Medal

Special Prize - Best Game of the Tournament (2 winners)

Registration fee P150, deadline on January 10, 2025.

Players check in at 7:30 a.m., and round 1 starts at 8:00 a.m. We will only accept online registration, and on-site registration will not be tolerated since we want to start early.

The tentative list as of December 23, 2024.

To register:

1. Send an SMS to 09563797927 or FB message to NM Engr. Alvin Alcala (Alacla Nivla) with your Name, Birthday (Format YYYY/MM/DD), and Address (City or Municipality)

2. Pay the entry fee by Gcash at 09171669928, Mr. Jonathan Catayas. Please indicate the player's name in the Gcash message.

3. We can help new, inactive, and expired NCFP members with their updated membership applications.

For tournament players, pairings & results: https://bit.ly/4iSQ5sT

FIDE Calendar of Events: https://bit.ly/49hB8Mt

On behalf of the Dumaguete Chess Club, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed sponsors namely Atty. Samuel Dicen, Jo Catayas & Others, who made the "The 4th Search for the Next Chess Master 2025" possible. Your contributions significantly impacted the success and reach of this event.

Come and be part of this exciting chess journey. Whether you aim to challenge yourself or simply enjoy the games, your participation will make this event successful.

We can't wait to see you there!

Chess has always been more than just a game to us; it is a journey of self-discovery, a test of character, and a source of endless fascination and joy.

Thanks for reading and good luck to our chess and life journey.
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By Coach Gerald Ferriol