UM Cavalry Chess Club

♟️ 𝐔𝐌𝐂𝐂𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝟑+𝟏) 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ⚡

The UMCCC held its Speedy Saturday Blitz Tournament ⚡ on August 29, 2026.

🏆 Winners:

🥇Jef Hallorina (Falcinm) - 7 pts
🥈Matt Gareth Prieto (mgmattchess2008) - 5 pts
🥉Jasper Anthony Canoy (Nijiboy) - 5 pts
🎗️Sean Ysrael Yasin (Sean_Yasin) - 4 pts
🎗️Joshua Matthew Prado (joshworld12) - 4 pts

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who participated.

Once a Cavalier, Always a Champion! ♟️
Mente Vincimus!

♟️ TUNE UP | PHOTO DOCUMENTATION | Part Il
📍 University of Southeastern Philippines
📅 August 22, 2026

A look back at yesterday’s tune up at University of Southeastern Philippines, bringing together chess players from different schools for a day of competition and camaraderie.

University of Mindanao (UM), University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC), Assumption College of Davao (ACD), and Davao City National High School (DCNHS), players gathered to sharpen their skills and test themselves across the board.

📸: Rochelle Montebon
Jover Pantalita

♟️ TUNE UP | PHOTO DOCUMENTATION | Part I
📍 University of Southeastern Philippines
📅 August 22, 2026

A look back at yesterday’s tune up at University of Southeastern Philippines, bringing together chess players from different schools for a day of competition and camaraderie.

University of Mindanao (UM), University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC), Assumption College of Davao (ACD), and Davao City National High School (DCNHS), players gathered to sharpen their skills and test themselves across the board.

📸: Rochelle Montebon
Jover Pantalita

♟️ UMCCC App Trial Tournament
📅 August 19, 2026
⏱ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Study Hall, BE Building

This mini tournament served as a trial run for our app, bringing together Cavaliers for an exciting session of competitive games while putting the platform to the test.

🏆 Winners:

🥇Alyxis Doysabas (CEE)
🥈Sean Ysrael Yasin (CEE)
🥉James Francis Caralos (CAE)
🎗️Gemmuel Balceda (CEE)
🎗️Jover Pantalita (CEE)

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make this trial run a success. Your participation will help us improve the experience for future Cavaliers.

📌 Note: This is a free friendly trial tournament for future events and not an official event inside the campus.

Once a Cavalier, Always a Champion! Mente Vincimus!

♟️ UMCCC App Trial Tournament | Photo Documentation
📅 August 19, 2026

A look back at the UMCCC App Trial Tournament held at the Study Hall, BE Building. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a meaningful step forward for the club.

Once a Cavalier, Always a Champion! Mente Vincimus!

📸: Rochelle Montebon

♟️ THE ANATOMY OF THE BOARD: Dissection of Odds by Chessmen

A look back at the recently concluded The Anatomy of the Board held last August 15 at Midnights Café.

The University of Mindanao Cavalry Chess Club is grateful to have been part of this event and to have helped bring it together. Special thanks to Midnights Cafe and Robinne Naoe for the trust and collaboration that made this event possible.

Thank you for letting us be part of this chess gathering. ♟️

📸: Rochelle Montebon

The University of Mindanao Cavalry Chess Club (UMCCC) is welcoming new members who share a passion for chess and wish to be part of an organization that values camaraderie and competitive excellence.

Interested students may follow the four (4) step membership process and submit the required information through our official page. Join the Cavalry and find your place on the board. ♟️

📩 For more inquiries, feel free to send us a direct message.

♟️𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐃𝐀 𝐀𝐃𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The University of Mindanao Cavalry Chess Club proudly participated in BAYDA ADI 2026, joining various student organizations in welcoming the incoming freshmen of the University of Mindanao.

During the event, UMCCC had the opportunity to meet students interested in becoming part of the club, introduce them to our organization, and share games of chess with both new and current members. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with the university community and welcome the next generation of Cavaliers.

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐬 ♞

📸: Rochelle Montebon
🖼️: Marj Davao