Chessmind Academy

🏆𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬! ⚡️

What an incredible performance at the 24th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships, bringing home 28 medals and making history along the way! 🏆

To every player, coach, parent, and everyone behind the delegation—your hard work, sacrifices, and dedication truly paid off. Every medal is a reminder that success is built one move, one lesson, and one challenge at a time.

May this achievement inspire more young Filipino chess players to dream bigger, work harder, and keep making their own history.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬!



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At ChessMind Academy, we don’t just teach —𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

DISCOVER CHESS.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

A tournament is more than just winning medals—it's where learning comes to life.

Every lesson teaches a concept. Every practice game builds confidence. But when students sit across from an unfamiliar opponent, that's where they truly discover what they've learned.

At ChessMind Academy, we encourage tournament participation because it helps students:

✅Apply classroom lessons in real games
✅Build confidence under pressure
✅Learn resilience through both wins and losses
✅Improve decision-making and time management
✅Develop sportsmanship and respect for opponents
✅Identify strengths and areas for improvement

Many of our students have grown not only as chess players but also as more confident, disciplined, and resilient individuals through tournament experience.

Every tournament is another step on their Chess Ladder journey.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞—𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.

Ready to prepare your child for their next tournament?
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝗻, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Our Chess Ladder System gives clear pathways for progress. Each class builds new skills and strategic understanding.

Which level are YOU at?

📣Tag a friend who should join you on this journey!
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Parents often ask,

"𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱?"

Chess is one of the few activities that combines logic, creativity, memory, and emotional discipline in every lesson.

Every game encourages children to:
✅Think before acting
✅Evaluate consequences
✅Stay focused
✅Learn from mistakes
✅Build confidence through practice

These are valuable habits that extend beyond the chessboard and into school and everyday life.
Interested in helping your child build these essential life skills through chess?
Send us a message to learn about our Chess Ladder System and find the right starting level.
🌐www.chessmindacademic.com
☎️0998 999 2788

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿

Progress isn't about moving faster—it's about moving forward with the right foundation.

At ChessMind Academy, our Chess Ladder System lets every student grow step-by-step — from Beginner to Advanced.

Want to see real progress in your game? Our structured ladder keeps you challenged and improving!

DISCOVER CHESS.
TRAIN THE MIND
UNLOCK POTENTIAL

Message Us:

🌐www.chessmindacademic.com
☎️0998 999 2788

𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Coach Dino Ballecer recently completed another round of competition in an international chess tournament, facing strong titled players from various countries, including Grandmasters GM Vignesh NR (2515) and GM Shyam Nikhil (2435).

Despite the demanding level of competition, Coach Dino finished the day with an impressive score of 1.5 points out of 2 games. The result reflects not only his playing strength but also the effectiveness of the principles and training methods he continues to share with his students.

As a full-time chess coach rather than an active professional player, Coach Dino views the experience as a valuable opportunity to demonstrate that sound fundamentals, disciplined preparation, strategic thinking, and consistent training can remain competitive even against Grandmaster-level opposition.

Regardless of the final tournament outcome or the pursuit of an International Master (IM) norm, the performance serves as a meaningful reminder that growth in chess is a continuous journey. Success is not always measured solely by titles and ratings, but by the willingness to challenge oneself, apply learned principles under pressure, and keep improving.

For students of ChessMind Academy, this tournament highlights an important lesson: the concepts taught in training are not merely theoretical ideas—they are practical tools that can be applied at every level of competition.

The journey continues, and with every game comes another opportunity to learn, grow, and strive for excellence.
Photo Credit: 2ND DAV Go CheckMate International Chess Prix 2026 (Go Checkmate School)

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