Parañaque Saturday chessfest slated

MANILA, Philippines - The 66th edition of the first Saturday chess tournament resumes July 6 with cash prizes and trophies up for grabs in various divisions at the Perez Bldg., Doña Soledad Ave. corner Australia Street, Better Living Subd., Parañaque.

The tournament is open to all untitled and rated players with NCFP rating of 1950 below. Events on tap are the seniors, college, high school, elementary and female categories.

The event is organized by the Parañaque Chess Association headed by Dr. Bong Perez and sponsored by Rep. Bambol Tolentino, Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Vice Mayor Rico Golez, kagawad Chona Navarro, Boy Francisco, Spare and Strike, Shakey’s Pizza (SM Bicutan branch) and Organo Gold Phils.

Registration is ongoing with fee pegged at P250 (regular) and P150 (kiddies).

For details, call Dr. Perez 383-4996, 846-0304 and 0919-7227552, Cecil Padua at 0922-8418251, Mario Perez at 0915-1961235 and Tonton Barretto at 0932-6144563.