
2025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge on Feb. 2
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Everything is set for the staging of the 2025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge to be held on February 2, 2025, Sunday at the ICI College, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.
According to tournament director Normel De Jesus, the 1 day tournament is divided into 2 divisions.
The 2300 and below FIDE rating as of December 2024 (titled players may join) and the 17 years old and under (regardless of rating and title).
This event being held in cooperation with 2025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Committee headed by President Engr. Annabel Mauricio-Roldan and in partnership with University of Santo Tomas (UST) Chess Team, NORI Chess Club and Bulacan 6th District Congressman Salvador "Ador" A. Pleyto.
The champion here in the 2300 and below FIDE rating as of December 2024 will run away with the lion’s share of P10,000. The second to fifth placers will receive P5,000, P3,000, P2,000, and P1,500, respectively.
The sixth to eight will receive P800 each while the 9th to 10th will claim P500 apiece.
The Top Sta. Maria, Top Lady, Top College and Top 50 Above will likewise receive cash prizes.
The top four 17 years old and under will earn P4,000, P2,000, P1,500 and P1,000 , the 5th to 8th placers will go home P500 each while the 9th to 10th placers will receive P300 apiece.
The Top Sta. Maria and the Youngest Player will receive cash prizes.
Registration fee is P400 for the 2300 and below FIDE rating as of December 2024 while P300 for the 17 years old and under.
For inquiries, contact messenger/fb Normel R. De Jesus, contact no. 09057918089.-Marlon Bernardino-
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