UP Pawn Pioneers

UP Pawn Pioneers proudly presents the Scholar's Cup: 1st Students-Only FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Tournament!

Enter an arena of strategy, precision and competitive excellence as student chess enthusiasts from elementary, secondary, and tertiary battle it out over the board. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or an aspiring chess master eager to level up your FIDE ratings, this tournament is an opportunity to hone your skills and challenge yourself against the finest of chess students.

Showcase your tactical creativity, unwavering mental fortitude, and fighting spirit as you compete to improve your FIDE Rapid Rating and leave your mark on the tournament.

Can you make the right choice? Can you overturn the game to victory? Above all, will you rise above the rest?

TIME CONTROL:

15 Minutes + 3 Second Increment

REGISTRATION:

All participants must register through this Google Form Link:

🔗 https://forms.gle/ivrdWaKZRuYtXGdo9
🔗 https://forms.gle/ivrdWaKZRuYtXGdo9
🔗 https://forms.gle/ivrdWaKZRuYtXGdo9

ELIGIBILITY:

Must have an active NCFP membership ID or NCFP receipt (If ID is unavailable)

Must be a student and be able to present a school ID

AND THAT'S CHECKMATE!

You've strategized, calculated and took the world by storm! The UP Pawn Pioneers warmly congratulates the fresh graduates of the Class of 2026. Through your hard work and thought-out plans, you have finally succeeded in taking the next move into unfamiliar terrains. This is a win that deserves to be celebrated!

We congratulate the following members for achieving this amazing feat!

Ryan Joe S. Moniba
BA in Psychology
Pioneering Batch

Raphael T. Lizarde
BS in Computer Science
Pioneering Batch

Ruby Lorelie L. Amora
BS in Accountancy
Pioneering Batch

Jhoe Leil L. Adel
BS in Computer Science
Pioneering Batch

Hermie Rj A. Alcera
BA in Multimedia Arts
Batch Lasker

Congratulations, Pawn Pioneers! We're proud of you!

🏆 FINAL STANDINGS – UP Tacloban Sportsfest 2026 Chess Tournament ♟️
After intense battles on the board, here are the final rankings! 🔥

🏅 Chess Batch Rankings
Men's Division:
🥇 Champion – Batch Mayari
🥈 Second Place – Batch Kagaris
🥉 Third Place – Batch Bahandi
Women's Division:
🥇 Champion – Batch Kagaris
🥈 Second Place – Batch Bidhaya
🥉 Third Place – Batch Mayari

👏 Congratulations to all players for their incredible performance! Whether you won, learned, or both; every move made history. Thank you for making this tournament a success! See you next year! ♟️✨

🔥 UP Tacloban Sportsfest 2026 – Day 1 Rankings! 🔥
The first day of battle is over, and the competition is heating up! 🏆💥 The leaderboard is starting to take shape.

Check out the current rankings after an intense opening day of action! 👇

📊 Men’s Division Standings
🥇 Batch Mayari- 13 points
🥈 Batch Kagaris - 12 points
🥉 Batch Bahandi - 11 points
📊 Women’s Division Standings
🥇 Batch Kagaris - 15 points
🥈 Batch Bidhaya - 12 points
🥉 Batch Bahandi - 9 points

The race is still on! Who will dominate on Day 2? Stay tuned!

Flashback to last Wednesday! 📸♟️

It has been one week since the Queen's Gambit: Women's Chess Tournament took over UP Tacloban College, and we are still inspired by the incredible talent showcased by all our participants. From tactical masterclasses to nail-biting finishes, the energy was truly unmatched!

Check out the highlights and our winners’ circle below:

🏆 Top 1 & Top Kiddie: Andrea Campos (MNHS)
🥈 Top 2: Hannah Cua (MNHS)
🥉 Top 3: Cindy Go (EVSU)
🏅 Top 4: Lea Tila-on (HIC)
🏅 Top 5: Nadia Aragon (LNU)
🌻 Top UP Student: Naomi Jardin

Congratulations once again to all the queens who graced the boards! 👑

📸 Photo Credits: UPTC Information Office

THE QUEENS HAVE CLAIMED THE BOARD! 👑♟️

The final results for the Queen's Gambit: Women's Chess Tournament are officially in! From the first pawn push to the final checkmate at UP Tacloban College, these players showed incredible grit and strategy.

Huge congratulations to our major prize winners:
🏆 Champion: Andrea Campos (MNHS) - 4.5 pts
🥈 2nd Place: Hannah Cua (MNHS) - 4.5 pts
🥉 3rd Place: Cindy Go (EVSU) - 4.0 pts
🏅 4th Place: Lea Tila-on (HIC) - 4.0 pts
🏅 5th Place: Nadia Aragon (LNU) - 3.0 pts

SPECIAL AWARDS:
👧 Top Kiddie: Andrea Campos (MNHS) — A double victory!
🌻 Top UP Student: Naomi Jardin — Representing the home court!

To all the participants, thank you for making this event a success. Your passion for the game is what keeps the UP Pawn Pioneers moving forward.

📸 STAY TUNED! We will be posting the official pictures of our winners and the best tournament highlights very soon. You won't want to miss them!

As National Women's Month approaches, UP Pawn Pioneers, in partnership with the Gender and Development Program of UP Tacloban, are proud to present:

♟️ QUEEN’S GAMBIT: Women’s Chess Tournament ♟️

Celebrate National Women’s Month! Open to ALL FEMALE players. 👩‍💼👩‍🎓

📅 When: March 4
⏰ Opening Program: 9 AM – 12 PM
⚔️ Tournament Proper: 1 PM – 5 PM

📍 Where: UP Tacloban College
💸 Registration: FREE + Snacks!
⏳ Format: 10+5 Sec Time Control
! 30 SLOTS ONLY !

🎁 PRIZE POOL (Distributed in Robinsons Gift Certificates):
🥇 1st: ₱800 worth of GCs + Medal
🥈 2nd: ₱600 worth of GCs + Medal
🥉 3rd: ₱400 worth of GCs + Medal
🏅 4th: ₱300 worth of GCs
🏅 5th: ₱200 worth of GCs
✨ Top Kiddie (U15): ₱200 worth of GCs
✨ Top UP Student/Employee: ₱200 worth of GCs

Plus Certificates for our winners!

So what are you waiting for? Register through: Morescyl Vance Ortega / text 0960 895 4995 or message on Facebook.

In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Gender and Development Program (GDP), Division of Humanities, Leyte Samar Heritage Center, and Pawn Pioneers, are thrilled to launch “Queen’s Gambit: Women’s Chess Tournament”—the opening event for this year’s National Women’s Month celebration!

The Queen’s Gambit, a cornerstone opening used by grandmasters, is a metaphor for how women take risks, challenge norms, and control the game. This tournament is more than a competition; it's a statement: when women are empowered, their potential is limitless.

In line with global and national commitments, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development, the tournament will feature inspiring stories from women who have excelled in sports, further promoting equality and women’s visibility in traditionally male-dominated arenas.

Let’s make every move count for gender equality! Join us and support women making their mark on and off the chessboard. 👑

THE SEARCH IS ON! ♟️

Are you ready to represent the University of the Philippines Tacloban? The SCUAA Chess Team is looking for its next set of players!

No pre-registration required. Just bring your A-game and show up at the venue.

📍 Where: Student Lounge, UPTC
📅 When: Wednesday, January 28
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM

See you across the board!