SA hangaring magkaroon ng international rating ang mga Filipino woodpushers ay aarangkada na ang 2-day September Fide rated event (For 1700 Below FIDE Rated and Unrated Players) Standard Time Control Chess Championships na gaganapin sa Gordon College sa Olongapo City sa Setyembre 28-29.
Ayon kina national arbiter Joel Villanueva at Fide arbiter Reden Cruz, ang 2-day event na suportado nina olongapo city mayor Rolen C. Paulino Jr., City Sports and Youth Development Office ng Olongapo City , OIC, David B.Bayarong at CSWDO Jhun Pascua ay bukas sa lahat ng manlalaro na 1700 and Below limit rating.
Nakalaan sa top 10 ang Trophy, Medal at Certificate sa mga magwawagi kung saan may special prizes din para sa category awards na Top Under 6 Boy, Top Under 6 Girl, Top Under 8 Boy, Top Under 8 Girl, Top Under 10 Boy, Top Under 10 Girl, Top Under 12 Boy, Top Under 12 Girl, Top Under 14 Boy, Top Under 14 Girl, Top Under 16 Boy, Top Under 16 Girl, Top Under 18 Boy, Top Under 18 Girl, Top Unrated Boy at Top Unrated Girl.
“This kind of tournament will help you to achieve your goal / dream of becoming a titled player. Joining FIDE Rated Standard Chess Tournaments will give players the chances of reaching or achieving at least the minimum required FIDE Standard Rating,” ayon sa organizing committee.
