GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Susulong ang Bobby D. Pacquiao Random Chess Festival ngayon sa SM Mall dito.
Inorganisa ng Grandmaster Eugene Torre Chess Foundation at sanctioned ng National Chess Federation of the Philippines, ang torneo ay may kabuuang P2 milyon premyo. Layunin nito na palakasin ang kalidad ng chess sa lalawigan, higit at naniniwala ang nakatatandang kapatid ni eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao na malaki ang tsansa ng Pinoy sa chess.
"Each team shall be composed of four regular players and without alternate unlike that held under the auspices of Congressman Manny," pahayag ni Torre.
"Participating players must have an average ELO or NCFP rating 2100 or below based on the January 1, 2016 ranking."
Bukas ang pagpapatala hanggang sa pagtatapos ng huling coaches meeting ganap na 12:00 ng tanghali.
May nakalaang P500,000 at championship trophy para sa team champion, habang tatanggap ang runner-up ng P280,000 at ang third placer ay may P170,000.