BCCAi GoPalaro Chess

27/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you again to all the players, parents, coaches, organizers, arbiters, volunteers, and everyone behind the 19th Go Palaro Rapid Chess Tournament for making this event possible. We were also honored to have a special guest, IM/GM-elect Haridas Pascua, whose presence made the event even more meaningful.

Congratulations to everyone, and thank you for another memorable event!

23/06/2026

The Baguio City Checkmate Association, Inc. (BCCAI) wishes to thank the following sponsors of its first-ever chess tournament at SM City. Without your generous support, this event would not have been the success that it was.
Their sincere thanks to:
• SM City Baguio
• City Government of Baguio through the Baguio City Sports Development Division
• Assistant Secretary/Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon Antonio "Tony Boy" Tabora
• Congressman Mauricio Domogan
• Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan
• Liga ng mga Barangay President and City Councilor Rocky Aliping
• SK Federation President and City Councilor John Ray Mananeng
• OilBank Manager Jenner Herman
• Goshen Land Chief Executive Officer Atty. Alexander Bangsoy
• Mr. Zon Ramirez
• Ms. Ellen Wong
• Anchorwheel Restaurant
Your generosity and unwavering support helped make this tournament a memorable and meaningful event for the chess community.

MARAMING, MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA INYONG MALUGOD NA SUPORTA!
MABUHAY PO KAYONG LAHAT!

22/06/2026

Congratulations to the Winners of the 1st BCCAi GoPalaro Chess FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament held at SM Baguio.

OPEN DIVISION
Champion: Conrado Agaton III
1st Runner Up: Brylle Gever Vinluan
2nd Runner: Bert Tariagao
3rd Runner Up: Emmanuel Lomibao
4th Runner Up: Jireh Lipata
5th Runner Up: Fidel Libuanan
6th Runner Up: Josiah Tristan Co
7th Runner Up: Xyrus Gil Arinos
8th Runner Up: Joshua Mallari

KIDDIE DIVISION
Champion: Juancho Miguel Dacanay
1st Runner Up: Dwayne Tyler Dulnuan
2nd Runner Up: Kier Nelson Lidua
3rd Runner Up: Yojuan Rixzy Hombrebueno
4th Runner Up: Andrei Moraine Colas
5th Runner Up: Jayniel Carl Macaraig
6th Runner Up: Nathan Arellano
7th Runner Up: Kal Gabriel Suarez
8th Runner Up: Kian Paul Luis Vergara
9th Runner Up: Jheycel Jan Lopez

Top Lady: Mary Grace Valdez
Top Senior: Benjamin Bayron

Too Junior
Daniel Voltaire Gabayan
Meijer Juro Cabotaje
Vince Mark Gabrillo

Top PWVD
Jenric Curt Aquino
Greg Tangec Jr
Ramon Estolas

22/06/2026

Congratulations to the Winners of the 1st BCCAI FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament.

OPEN DIVISION
Champion: Conrado Agaton III
1st Runner Up: Brylle Gever Vinluan
2nd Runner: Bert Tariagao
3rd Runner Up: Emmanuel Lomibao
4th Runner Up: Jireh Lipata
5th Runner Up: Fidel Libuanan
6th Runner Up: Josiah Tristan Co
7th Runner Up: Xyrus Gil Arinos
8th Runner Up: Joshua Mallari

KIDDIE DIVISION
Champion: Juancho Miguel Dacanay
1st Runner Up: Dwayne Tyler Dulnuan
2nd Runner Up: Kier Nelson Lidua
3rd Runner Up: Yojuan Rixzy Hombrebueno
4th Runner Up: Andrei Moraine Colas
5th Runner Up: Jayniel Carl Macaraig
6th Runner Up: Nathan Arellano
7th Runner Up: Kal Gabriel Suarez
8th Runner Up: Kian Paul Luis Vergara
9th Runner Up: Jheycel Jan Lopez

Top Lady: Mary Grace Valdez
Top Senior: Benjamin Bayron

Too Junior
Daniel Voltaire Gabayan
Meijer Juro Cabotaje
Vince Mark Gabrillo

Top PWVD
Jenric Curt Aquino
Greg Tangec Jr
Ramon Estolas

21/06/2026

20/06/2026

1st SM Fide Rated Rapid Tournament

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

CIFL extends its heartfelt appreciation to Sir Bert Pascua, president of the Baguio City Checkmate Association, Inc., for taking the initiative in leading the Baguio-Benguet delegation to Olongapo City for the National Age Group Chess Championship. We likewise thank him for coordinating for the billeting of the delegation, for his efforts in securing incentives for the Baguio City players and for facilitating the use of the city bus to bring the delegation safely back home to Baguio City.
Maraming salamat, Sir Bert, for your unwavering support and dedication to our young chess players!