Mobile Home | Desktop Version




FM Mariano leads chess entries in Open Kitchen Invitational Rapid Chess Championship

By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 25 Jul 2019

FIDE MASTER (FM) Nelson "Elo" Mariano III will lead prominent woodpushers in the 2019 Open Kitchen Invitational Rapid Chess Championship on August 5 (Monday) at the Open Kitchen P. Tuazon Boulevard, Barangay Kaunlaran in Cubao, Quezon City (formerly LVN production).

Opening Ceremony starts at 3:30 pm followed by Round 1.

Fondly called Elo in the chess world, is the younger brother of Grandmaster Nelson "Jet" Mariano II, WIM Cristine Mariano-W?gman and Carmina Joy Mariano, is the head coach of Jose Rizal University chess team who won numerous local and international chess tournament, and one of the leading chess trainer in the Philippines.

Also seeing action next month are Fide Master (FM) Christopher Castellano, Woman Fide Master (WFM) Antonella "Tonelle" Racasa, National Master (NM) Romeo Alcodia, Genghis Katipunan Imperial, Ederwin Estavillo and Auckland-New Zealand based Jun Isaac.

The one-day 15 minutes rapid time control play to finish format is being held coincide the 42nd birthday celebration of Arena Grandmaster (AGM) Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr.

Tournament Registration is Free, Free Food and with surprise cash prizes to the winners in the event backed up by Ms. China Aurelio and Mr. John Gomez of Open Kitchen, Mr. Jeffrey Dimalanta, Barangay Kaunlaran chairman Christopher "Dong" Cheng, International Master (IM) Joel Banawa of Rising Phoenix Chess Academy, Jimmy Reyes, Fide Master (FM) Teodulfo "Jojo" Nones, Mr. Edwin Llamo, Mr. Danilo Ebao of Three Knights Printing Services, Arena Grandmaster (AGM) Robert Suelo Jr., former olympian Woman National Master (WNM) Cristina Santos and Auckland-New Zealand based Mr. Jun Isaac.-Marlon Bernardino-


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.

Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • UNBEATEN PROSPECT KENNETH LLOVER TO FACE FORMER TWO-DIVISION CHAMPION LUIS CONCEPCION IN MANILA
    Mon, 07 Jul 2025
  • Yoseline Perez Concludes World Boxing Cup Astana 2025 with Silver Medal
    Mon, 07 Jul 2025
  • GM Gonzales finishes second in Penang Makruk chess meet, pockets silver medal
    By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 07 Jul 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 10 - ALI WINS OVER PATTERSON, EVADES VIETNAM WAR DRAFT
    By Maloney L. Samaco, Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • Jack Catterall Defeats Harlem Eubank Via Technical Decision After Fight Stopped Early Due to Cuts
    By Dong Secuya, Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • Good Fortune for Manny
    By Joaquin Henson, Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • Rimar Metuda Bows to Kuntae Lee in Japan
    By Carlos Costa, Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • BA President Umar Kremlev makes heavyweight icon Tyson Fury an offer for ‘beautiful farewell fight’ for IBA heavyweight title
    Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • Yoseline Perez Advances to Gold Medal Bout at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • Catterall vs Eubank: Jack’s Experience Gap Too Wide?
    By Chris Carlson, Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • Morelle McCane Advances to Semifinals at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
    Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • WEIGHTS FROM MANCHESTER: CATTERALL - 146.5 LBS., EUBANK - 146.5 LBS.
    Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • Vincent Astrolabio in LA training alongside Manny Pacquiao
    By Ace Freeman, Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • Jason Sanchez Upsets Previously Undefeated Julian Gonzalez in Philly
    Sat, 05 Jul 2025
  • Meatball Launches Boxing Career With Matchroom
    Sat, 05 Jul 2025