Jersey Marticio to banner GMG Youth Chess Challenge on May 20
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 21 Apr 2023
Jersey Marticio of Cabuyao City, Laguna will spearhead a strong cast clashing in the GMG Youth Chess Challenge 15 years old and below tournament set May 20, Saturday, 9am at the 2nd floor Open Kitchen Foodhall, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong City.
The 15-year-old Marticio, a Pulo National High School Grade 10 student, playing under the guidance of Cabuyao City Mayor Dennis Hain, and Dr. Fred Paez, looms as the player to beat in the seven-round Swiss system tournament owing to her magnificent performance in the National Age Group Chess Championship Grand Finals in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte and National Youth School Chess Championship Eliminations in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental.
A total pot prizes of P25,000 are up for grabs in this FIDE rated rapid event, sponsored by Thailand based coach NM Gerald Ferriol in close cooperation with Balinas Family, Mam China Aurelio and Mam Mimi Casas of Open Kitchen and Hongkong national player Sunny Lo.
Organized by Bayanihan Chess Club and sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines limited to first 180 participants only.
Other early entries are Frank Stephanie Engles, Kyler Marin Camonias, Saimon Jess Contreras, Ken Samue Dela Cruz, Windale Tan, Marco Viniel and Delia Marie Penaverde, Pollux Caleb Reyes, Ronell Jose Co, Jose Pio Caro, Dice-Lee Delubio, Lly Meyou Espinosa, Ae-Lee Carline Martisano, John Timothy Navarro, Aria Sophia Paras, Mateo Antonio Pascua, Ma. Louise Yzabelle Penaverde, Chesca Mae Perang, Jaeden and John Michael Urbina.
Registration fee is P500. No Onsite Registration. First 100 player paid participants will receive Food voucher worth P100.
You can send the payment thru gcash number 09613396015 (Jolina Icao).-Marlon Bernardino-
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
OLD HABITS NEVER DIE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, Tue, 22 Jul 2025Pacquiao Sends US Boxing Scene Buzzing Again
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Tue, 22 Jul 2025Hurting inside
By Joaquin Henson, Tue, 22 Jul 2025Shocking Incident at MaxFight 62: Fighter Bites Opponent’s Ear in Live MMA Broadcast, Prompting National Outrage and Scrutiny of Bulgarian MMA Federation
Tue, 22 Jul 2025Immanuwel Aleem Takes on Demond NIcholson in DMV Turf War on Saturday. July 26th at The Hall in Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland
Mon, 21 Jul 2025Barrios lucky to keep title
By Joaquin Henson, Mon, 21 Jul 2025Allan Cantonjos rules Dipolog FIDE Standard chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 21 Jul 2025PHI GenTri Chess Players to Wave Philippine Flag in Hong Kong
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 21 Jul 2025Filipino Pride and the Art of Hero Worship
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Mon, 21 Jul 2025Manny Pacquiao vs. Logic
By Mark F. Villanueva, Sun, 20 Jul 2025McTavish a proud Filipino
By Joaquin Henson, Sun, 20 Jul 2025GM Antonio rules Taiwan blitz chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Jul 2025History Slips From Pacquiao's Hands as Barrios Fight Ends in Majority Draw
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025Fundora Dominates Tszyu: "Towering Inferno" Retains Title in Strategic Masterclass
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025PITBULL CRUZ DOMINATES OMAR SALCEDO TO WIN WBC 140 LB INTERIM TITLE
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025