Cebu Chess Hub

The PSC–NCFP Selection National Chess Championships – Visayas Leg is coming to Cebu City! 🔥

📅 September 26–28, 2026
📍 GMALL of Cebu, White Gold Center, Cebu City
🏆 Men & Women Division
⏱️ 8 Rounds | 60 minutes + 30-second increment

Calling all qualified chess players from the Visayas! This is your chance to compete, represent your region, and take one step closer to becoming part of the Philippine National Chess Team. 🇵🇭🏆

🔥 Think you have what it takes? Make your move.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register!

EYES HERE. HOUSE RULES FOR THE STANDARD TOURNAMENT TOMORROW.

EYES HERE. TOURNAMENT RULES FOR TOMORROW'S STANDARD CHESS TOURNAMENT.

ADVISORY FOR PLAYERS - Please wear decent attire. You will not be allowed to play wearing sando, shorts and slippers. Do not bring your cellphone or any electronic device inside the playing area. There will be a designated area for players to leave their phones.

Game Schedules for GMALL Open Standard

Friday, August 21, 2026

12nn- Opening Ceremony

1pm- Round 1

Saturday, August 22, 2026

8:30am- Round 2

2pm- Round 3

(Players registered for AXE BRAND Blitz - the games will start 5PM)

Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:30am- Round 4

2pm- Round 5

Monday, August 24, 2026

8:30am- Round 6

2pm- Round 7

Tuesday l, August 25, 2026

8:30am- Round 8

2pm- Round 9

6:30pm - Awarding Ceremony

The 3rd GMALL Open Standard Tournament (August 21 to 25) and the AXE BRAND FIDE Blitz Tournament (August 22) are now posted on the FIDE Website among the FIDE rated tournaments in the Philippines. You can check this out using the link https://ratings.fide.com/rated_tournaments.phtml?country=PHI

♟️ AXE BRAND FIDE BLITZ CHESS TOURNAMENT ♟️

Presented by Cebu Chess Hub

📅 Date: August 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (Sharp)
📍 Venue: GMALL of Cebu — 3rd Floor
📋 Format: Swiss System — 12 Rounds
⏱️ Time Control: 5 minutes + 2 seconds increment
✅ FIDE Rated Event



🏆 PRIZES & MEDALS

Overall Standings

🥇 Champion — ₱3,000 + Champion Medal
🥈 2nd Place — ₱2,000 + Medal
🥉 3rd Place — ₱1,000 + Medal
4th Place — ₱750 + Medal
5th Place — ₱500 + Medal
6th–10th Place — ₱250 each + Medal

Special Categories

🏅 Top Senior — ₱500 + Medal
🏅 Top Kiddie — ₱500 + Medal
🏅 Top Lady — ₱500 + Medal



📝 REGISTRATION

- Fee: ₱250 per participant
- Deadline: August 20, 2026
- NO ONSITE REGISTRATION — Register early!
- Requirement: Valid NCFP Membership ID
- Register & Inquire: Contact Mark Mangubat
📞 0926-430-2641
- Scan QR Code on Official Poster to register
- Registration link:https://forms.gle/ySepe5Nt7Jh2qSqDA


Don't miss this rated blitz event! Secure your spot before the deadline! ♟️🔥

The ratings for the AXE Brand Blitz tournament held last June 20 are now posted on the FIDE website. You can check it here using this link :

June 2026 Axe Brand Blitz Chess Tournament August 2026 Philippines FIDE Chess Tournament report FIDE Rated Tournaments © 2026 FIDE International Chess Federation. All Rights Reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of FIDE...