Chess tournament organizing

Organizing a chess tournament is indeed a challenging task, especially when it is your first time. From venue to tables and chairs to chess sets to chess clocks to physical preparation and so on, it's really not that easy.

I remember the first time I tried my hand on it. Would you believe that I was carrying a long table along a busy road under the rain during our physical preparations?

I know how Meralco Chess Club President Rolly Sol Cruz is feeling right now. But knowing MCC, they can always make it a good one. Good luck, Sir Rolly!

Here's an article about the first try of Sir Rolly in organizing a chess tournament:

THE 1st MMLDC Chess Cup for kiddies (14 years old and under) gets underway on September 6 at the MMLDC along Sumulong Hi-way, Antipolo.

Organized by Meralco Chess Club, and backed up by MMLDC through Ms. Agnes Fidelino, MMLDC Administrator. It will be an individual Swiss System on rapid time control with NM Erwin Carag as Chief Arbiter.

Marists School Marikina of NM Rudy Ibanez, Joe Fabiar of Lores Chess Club of Antipolo, Romy Aguilar of Angono Chess Federation, Coach Expedito Bolico of La Immaculada Concepcion School (LICS) of Pasig and Ramon Magsaysay Cubao High School (RMCHS) of coach Raul Cruz have already signified their intention of sending their players to this first ever event of Meralco Chess Club.

Jett and JV Cadawas-Marcos of Ateneo de Manila University also seeing in action in the one-day event, which is offers P1,500 plus medal to the champion, P1,000 plus medal to 2^nd and P 500 plus medal to 3^rd. The 4th to 10^th placers will likewise receive P 100 each.

Registration Fee is P100 according to Meralco Chess Club president Rolly Sol Cruz. Call or text (0922) 890-3136 for complete details.