The Metropolitan Chess Club announces the holding of Young Knights League on Dec. 29-30 at Eton Cyberpod Corinthian, Bldg. 1, located at the corner of EDSA and Ortigas Ave. across Robinson Galeria in Pasig, City.
The tourney is exclusively for those who attended the Milo Checkmate program since it was offered last 1990. The seven-round Swiss event is divided into three sections, namely: Open/Advance - for titled players and untitled players whose NCFP ratings are over 1800; Intermediate/Beginner - for players whose ratings are below 1800 or have taken Level 1 and above and Preparatory Section- for those who have have taken Prep 1-3.
At stake is a total pot of P90,000 with the champions receiving trophies and the following top prizes in their respective divisions: Open - P20,000; Intermediate/Beginner - P4,500 and Preparatory - P2,500.
Cash prizes are broken down to 15 places. Top performers in the U2000; U1900 and best lady will also receive cash prize. Other incentives include gift certificates for players who will score 4.0 points in the Open section and 3.5 points in the other divisions. Plaques for best scorers in Prep 1; Prep 2, Prep 3; Intermediate; Jr and Sr Beginners.
Registration is free for GMs and IMs. Entry fees are: Open section-FMs/NMs P150 and untitled - P300. Other divisions are P250. Interested parties may register through email at mccchess@yahoo.com. They must indicate the year they attended the clinic or contact MCC at 826-8560; 994-5199 or 0916-852-1069 or NM Deniel Causo at 0915-689-2359.
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