3-IN-1 CHESS

BY: MARLON BERNARDINO

The Bright Homes Communities will hold a 3-in-1 Non-Master Chess Tournament on February 13-14, 2010 at the Club House of Bulacan Meadows Subdivision, Brgy. Caypombo, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

Open to all untitled players whose Rapid Rating shall not exceed 2050, the tournament is divided into 3 events : the Rapid Chess with 25 minutes time control, the Chess 960 (Fischer Random Chess) with 20 minutes time control and Blitz Chess with 10 minutes time control.

The three events offer a total combined cash prize of P4,500 to the Champion; P3,000 for 2nd place and P1,500 for 3rd place. An additional bonus cash prize will be given to the top 10 finisher who have garnered more points after the three events broken down as follows: 1st place P1,500; 2nd place P1,000; 3rd place P500 and 4th to 10th place P300 apiece. Category winners for Top 3 Kiddies (14 & below), Top 3 ladies, Top 3 Students, Top Senior (50 & above), Top Bright Homes Player and Top Sta. Maria Player will receive P300 each.

All winners will also receive trophies and medals. This event is organized by the Bulacan Youth Chess Federation in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and will be officiated by the Chess Arbiters Association of the Phils. (CAAP) Registration fee is P300 / Non-Bulacan residents is P350.

For details, please contact Winnie Felix (0928-4787660)/(0905-9109283) / Fred Chay (0919-4512384) & Milo Samaniego (713-6811).