Knights Build Organization

A room full of young minds learning to think before they move. ♟️

Last July 5, 2026 young chess enthusiasts gathered at Hobby Stadium for our No Stress Chess Workshop -- a day filled with lessons, laughter, discovery, and of course, plenty of chess!

But beyond the pieces on the board, something even more important was happening.

Children were learning to slow down.
To think carefully.
To understand the fundamentals.
To make decisions.
And to discover that every move has a consequence.

Because chess isn't just about winning the game.

It's about building the confidence to think, the patience to pause, and the discipline to make your next move count.

A big thank you to Raymond & Tin Sison of Hobby Stadium. KBO Program Director Coach Sonny Labayne, KBO Founder Coach Theo and our KBO youth volunteers Angelo Labayne, Davis Modesto and most importantly to all the supportive parents of our young KBO Knights Build students who showed up ready to learn and grow. 💛

Here's to building stronger thinkers—one move at a time. ♟️

This absolutely FREE chess workshop for the underprivileged Filipino youth was made possible through the sales of our KBO coffee, Mushroom Chips and Dark Knight Cocoa with the help of The Good Store where 100% of proceeds support the programs of Knights Build Organization

♟️💙✨YOUR NEXT MOVE COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

Listen closely: Champions aren't born. They're DECIDED. The moment you sit down at that board, you're not just learning chess — you're rewiring how you think, how you plan, how you WIN in every area of your life.

Chess isn't a game. It's a mirror. It shows you exactly how you handle pressure, how you make decisions, how you recover from mistakes.

And you won't be learning from just anyone. You'll be trained by Coach Sonny Labayne — the program head of Knights Build, who spent over 15 YEARS shaping champions as the chess coach of International School Manila (ISM). This is world-class mentorship, made accessible to YOU.

This July 5th, at Hobby Stadium, 20 people are going to make a decision that separates them from everyone else who just "thought about it." Will you be one of them?

🔥 FREE for public school students

🔥 ₱1,500 for private school students

Only 20 slots. First come, first served. No waiting list for greatness.

The difference between where you are and where you want to be is ONE DECISION. Make it now.
📅 July 5, 2026 | 12NN–5PM

📍 Hobby Stadium, 3rd Flr, Bank of Commerce Bldg, 84 Doña Hemady St, New Manila QC

☎️ 0917.599.9397
Stop thinking. Start moving. Your transformation begins on this board.

Most people react.

Champions respond.

Chess teaches children one of life's most powerful habits: pause before you act.

In that moment between impulse and action, confidence is built.
Wisdom is developed.
Character is formed.

That's the real lesson behind every move on the board. ♟️

♟️ 🇵🇭🧐 THIS is what happens when you give young Filipinos a CHANCE!

Last June 8, 2025 at Hobby Stadium in New Manila, QC, 20 incredible young minds didn't just learn chess -- they discovered something FAR more powerful: their own untapped potential!

And here's what made this TRULY beautiful: boys and girls, different ages, public school students and private school students—ALL sitting at the same board, ALL playing the SAME game, ALL proving that chess doesn't see your background, your gender, your age, or where you come from. On that board? EVERYONE is equal. EVERYONE has the same 64 squares. EVERYONE has the same opportunity to WIN!

Public school students who joined for FREE, private school players who invested in themselves—EVERY single one of them proved that when you're hungry enough to learn, NOTHING can stop you.

Massive shoutout to for believing in KBO's mission and making this event possible!

See snippets of our KBO Founder Theodore Abara, share practical tips for our beginning chess players, Program Director Sonny Labayne in action, KBO coaches Labayne Angelo and our KBO students who showed up with fire 🔥 in their eyes and determination in their hearts 💙

Our No Stress Chess workshops are fun, beginner-friendly, and develop creativity and community. With each move, we help our students build more than just skills. We build confidence.

If you want to learn chess but lack the resources to work with a coach, this event is for you! Please register using the details below. We look forward to meeting you!

📣 Next Workshop: June 8, 2025
📍 Hobby Stadium, 3rd Flr, Bank of Commerce Bldg., 84 Doña Hemady St., New Manila QC
🕐 1 PM – 5 PM
🍽️ Includes a snack and drink from Hobby Stadium

✅ FREE for public school students
💼 ₱1200 for private school students (payment due by May 31)
🎯 Only 20 slots available — first come, first served!

📱 Register now or reach out for more info: 0917 599 9397
Let’s make your first move together. ♟️

🔥 TRANSFORM YOUNG MINDS, TRANSFORM THE WORLD! 🔥

Just wrapped up our FREE masterclass series with our phenomenal Knights Build Organization (KBO) Coach, Sonny Labayne.

These aren't just chess sessions—they're BREAKTHROUGHS waiting to happen! What you're seeing in these photos and videos is raw, unfiltered COMMITMENT to EXCELLENCE featuring our students gearing up for chess competitions. This is what happens when you decide to step UP and step IN to your GREATNESS!

Coach Sonny doesn't just teach—he IGNITES that POWER within every KBO student. Every drill, every challenge is designed to CRUSH the limitations you've placed on yourself!

Our young champions aren't just learning moves—they're developing the STRATEGIC MINDSET and EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE.

At KBO, we don't just teach chess—we IGNITE CREATIVITY and BUILD UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE in our next generation of LEADERS! Every decision on the board is training these brilliant minds to ANTICIPATE, ADAPT, and OVERCOME any challenge life presents!

Stay tuned for our upcoming FREE beginner’s chess training this May 2025.

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TRUE PROGRESS DEMANDS NEW APPROACHES ♟️💙

We’re thrilled to announce that Coach Sonny Labayne— a seasoned chess coach and transformational teacher whose work has left a powerful impact on countless students and players — recently shared his expertise in an ADVANCED CHESS TRAINING PROGRAM with selected Knights Build Organization (KBO) students gearing up for tournament victories.

With an impressive history as Chess Coach at International School Manila (ISM) from 2006 to 2020 and previously at Don Bosco, Coach Sonny has guided many of the country’s top players. Through this training, he offered KBO students invaluable insights on pursuing success both on and off the chessboard.

True progress demands new approaches. Kudos to our KBO players who are bridging the gap between where they are and where they know they can be. They stepped up, said YES to this exclusive (and absolutely FREE!) live training, and are committed to finishing strong. We couldn’t be prouder! 🙌