30 teams sign up for Sinulog chessfest

CEBU, Philippines - A total of 30 teams led by defending champion University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) have already signed up for the 2012 Sinulog Open Chess Team Tournament this weekend at SM City-Cebu.

The other early registrants include the University of the Visayas and the University of San Carlos with three teams each, University of Cebu with two teams and Cebu Institute of Technology-University and Cebu Doctors' University with one apiece.

Barangays Mabolo and Guadalupe are fielding in one team each, while chess clubs from Talisay, Lapu-Lapu City, Colonnade and Deep Blue are enlisting two teams as well as Opascor, Julie’s Bakeshop, Aboitizland and Handuraw.

The 'Balbona Kids' and three out- of-town squads from Bohol, Dumaguete and Bayawan are also set to see action in the two-day tournament.

A total of P76,000 in cash prize is at stake for the top performing teams and outstanding individual players.

For further information, interested parties may contact Marvin Ruelan at 0926-7352951 or 0933-5784073, Roger Abella at 0910-2686890, Jojo Muralla at 0923-6793822, 0921-4786075 or 512-8651,

Jun Olis at 0923-2629642 or Boy Pestano at 0929-2104437.

Entry forms are available at the Colonnade Chess Club through Lito Pielago.

The 7-round Swiss system competition is organized by Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (CEPCA) in partnership with the city government of Cebu under the dynamic leadership of Mayor Michael L. Rama. –(FREEMAN)