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Sen. Manny Pacquiao chess tourney on August 11

By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 06 Aug 2024

Manila---THE Hon. Sen. Manny Pacquiao chess team (trio/tatluhan) tournament (2000 average rating) gets underway on August 11, 2024, 11am at Robinsons Balibago in Angeles City, Pampanga.

The champion team will earn P40,000 plus a trophy. The second placer will get P25,000 plus a trophy, third placer will receive P15,000 plus a trophy, fourth placer will bring home P8,000 while the fifth placer will pocket P7,000.

Sixth to 8th placers will go home P4,000 each while the Ninth to 10th placers will bring home P3,000 each.

Special awards will receive P3,000 plus medals for the Top Board 1, Top Board 2 and Top Board 3.

There will also be a 16 years old and below individual tournament with the champion getting the lion share of P3,000 while the 2nd to 3rd placers will receive P2,000 and P1,000, in order.

"We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Chess Tournament. This event is open to all chess enthusiasts who want to test their skills and compete against other talented players," said tournament director John Salcedo.-Marlon Bernardino-


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