CK Ingles: A Chess Player, Chess Team Manager - CHESS KINGS, Chess Tournament and Event Organizer
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Rooted in a legacy of public service and excellence, CK Ingles emerges as a compelling figure of intellect, versatility, and purpose. A descendant of the esteemed Ambassador Jose D. Ingles - the longest-serving Undersecretary of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) - CK Ingles carries forward a heritage defined by leadership and distinction.
From an early age, CK Ingles demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for learning. A true philomath and polymath, he mastered complex knowledge domains with ease, even memorizing the Periodic Table of Elements and world capitals during his formative years.
Ambidextrous by nature who can write with a left and right hand, he embodies both intellectual agility and discipline—traits that would define his lifelong pursuit of excellence.
His academic journey reflects consistent achievement. He graduated with numerous honors in elementary school and earned the distinction of Salutatorian in high school, alongside multiple awards.
Among his most notable recognition was the prestigious Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in scouting in both the Philippines and the United States.
He was also a Don Tomas Mapúa Full Academic Scholar in Electrical Engineering and became the first ROTC Chess Champion at Mapúa Institute of Technology.
Today, CK Ingles stands at the intersection of innovation and enterprise. As a Product Consultant for CHC Agritech, a Japanese Technology Natural and Organic Products and Bio-Fertilizer, alongside comprehensive solutions in Solid Waste Management—spanning industrial, bio-medical waste, market waste and household waste treatment. His work reflects a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship and love of nature.
Expanding his influence in the digital sphere, he is also a marketing partner of SysDevt, a rapidly growing IT company that builds fully integrated e-commerce ecosystems, empowering businesses to scale globally in an increasingly digital world.
Beyond corporate engagements, CK Ingles is a motivational and transformational speaker, a business consultant, and a strategist in sales and marketing. Known for his ability to craft breakthrough business plans and close high-value deals, he shares his expertise with organizations seeking growth and innovation.
His ventures extend further into partnering with a Japanese Filipino in building essential infrastructure—partnering in water purification and filtration systems for both residential and commercial use, and actively promoting solar power solutions to advance clean and renewable energy adoption.
Despite a demanding schedule, Ingles remains deeply connected to his passion for chess. As founder and leader of Chess Kings (CK), he continues to compete and manage elite teams in high-level tournaments, reinforcing his identity as both a strategist and competitor.
Driven by a vision for a better future, he is currently developing health products and exploring inventions aimed at providing alternative and sustainable energy sources—efforts aligned with addressing global energy challenges and environmental concerns.
Outside his professional pursuits, Ingles once engaged in modeling and television appearances during his college years—an artistic dimension he may yet revisit.
However, his most profound impact lies in service: he actively supports charitable initiatives and community outreach through his involvement in the Guerrero Brotherhood.
CK Ingles represents more than achievement—he is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and purpose. His journey affirms a simple yet profound truth: success is not defined by where one begins, but by the clarity of vision, the courage to persist, and the willingness to uplift others along the way.
His Elite Teams, Team 1 - CHESS KINGS composed of Board 1 National Master Darry Bernardo, Board 2 UP Chess Varsity and Chess coach Cyrus Vladimir Francisco, and Board 3 Rheybelle Obillo, and Team 2 - composed of Board 1 - Kelly Rancap, Board 2 - Vladimir Gonzales and Board 3 - Vincent Ryu Dimayuga is set to compete in the Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines 3x3 (Tatluhan) Chess Team Tournament underway on April 19, 2026 at the Pavilion Mall,Greenfield District, Edsa corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
"We hope to perform well in this event," said CK Ingles.
The 1-day rapid tournament, jointly organized by John Salcedo and Kalaro founder and CEO Jun Lasco, backed up by National
Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Chairman/President Prospero Pichay Jr. offers P30,000, trophy and a medals to the champion.
"CK Ingles is a Modern Renaissance man, Polymatch and Bridging Innovation, Service, Passion and Vision," said National Master Romeo Alcodia, a close confidante of CK Ingles. (Marlon Bernardino)
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