Basista Chess Club

04/10/2026

Congratulations to the winners and sincere thanks to all who joined the Basista Chess Club Tournament yesterday at the Basista Municipal Auditorium! 👏

1st Place - Cedril Bustarde
2nd Place - John Russel De Vera
3rd Place - Mario Batecan
4th Place- Marvin Mariñas
5th Place - Reynaldo Heteroza

Every participant showed courage, skill, and sportsmanship, qualities that make our chess community truly special.🫡

We are deeply grateful to Councilor Jett Ong Perez for sponsoring, Butch Mamaradlo for organizing, Jimuelle Frias for ensuring fairness as arbiter, Michelle Frias Bautista for hosting with warmth, and officers Sir Aron Frias, Sir Mak Frias Rezultay and BCC Officers for their invaluable support 🥰

This tournament was a success because of everyone’s contribution and we look forward to seeing you again in the next Basista Chess Club tournament! ❤️

01/10/2026

Tournament Reminder:

Don’t forget our Basista Chess Tournament this Oct 3, 8AM at the Basista Auditorium.
Entry fee is ₱100
Bring your own lunch! 🍱

See you there😊

13/09/2026

Attention: Basista Chess Players!

A Chess Tournament is coming on October 3, 2026 at the Municipal Auditorium.

🕗 8 AM sharp
💵 ₱100 Registration fee
🍱 Don’t forget your lunch!

⚠️ Basista Residents only

See you at the board!

29/08/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the BCC Online Tournament | 08.29.2026

1st Place: Marvin Bingayan - Basista

2nd Place: Aerobin Prado - Villasis

3rd Place: Jenric Aquino - Calasiao

Huge thanks as well to the 20 participants who joined this simple yet exciting tournament. Kahit umuulan, you still made time to play chess..🫡

28/08/2026

19/05/2026

What an exceptional exhibition match between Basista Chess Club and Maghari Chess Club! Held on May 17, 2026 at the Basista Auditorium, this event showcased the passion and dedication of both teams. Though it was only an exhibition game, both clubs gave their utmost effort to honor their organizations. Every battle was intense, and as in any competition, there must be winners, and Maghari Chess Club proved why they are recognized as one of the fastest‑growing chess clubs in Pangasinan 🙌

Maghari Chess Club claimed victory in both the U14 and Open categories. Still, full admiration goes to the Basista Chess Club players, who fought with courage and determination until the very last round. This kind of match‑up is truly a remarkable and memorable experience👏

We sincerely thank Maghari Chess Club for accepting the invitation and visiting Basista. Special appreciation goes to the President of Maghari Chess Club Jaden Frias Alegria, who helped lead and plan this dream match, alongside the dedicated officers of Basista Chess Club.

We are also grateful to all the players who participated, even without major prizes, they joined purely for the love of chess. Above all, we extend our thanks to those who supported and contributed to the success of this event, especially Coach Manolito Aguilar, Sir Mak Frias Rezultay, Sir Butch Mamaradlo, Sir Jimuelle Frias and the BCC Officers for hosting the match.

Looking ahead, we hope to see more match‑ups like this and more chess clubs joining in the spirit of friendly competition 😊

06/05/2026

♟️🔥 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗🔥♟️

Experience a thrilling display of talent as 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 and 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 face off in the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Focused minds. Calculated moves. Team pride on every board.
This is where preparation meets opportunity and every game tells a story.

📅 May 17, 2026
📍 Basista, Pangasinan

♟️ Open Category and Under 14
👥 7x7 Team Format
⏰ 15 mins + 5 secs delay

Watch strong players test their skills, support their teammates, and bring out their best in every match.

Organized by
𝗝𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀, Club Captain of Basista Chess Club
𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗮, President of Maghari Chess Club

✨ Strategy unites. Passion drives. Chess connects.

18/04/2026

Basista Chess Club’s 1st Chess Clinic was a smashing success! 🥳

On April 18, 2026, the Basista Gymnasium came alive with the energy of more than 30 young chess enthusiasts, eager to learn and play. Two sessions: one for beginners and another for intermediate players, gave kids the chance to sharpen their skills, win surprise prizes, and discover the joy of chess.🥰

The clinic was expertly facilitated by National Arbiter & Maghari Chess Club President, Jaden Frias Alegria, and hosted by Dumpay National High School teacher and official BCC Arbiter, Michelle Frias Bautista 👏

Adding even more excitement, an exhibition match between Senior and Junior BCC members kept everyone on the edge of their seats! After 7 rounds, the Seniors claimed victory with 24.5 points, while the Juniors fought hard with 20.5. It was a close, hard-fought battle that showcased the talent and determination of both sides.

A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors and supporters:❤️

Mr. & Mrs. Manolito Aguilar (Canada)
Mak Frias Rezultay
Jimuelle Frias
Butch Mamaradlo
Dominador Colisao
Aron Frias
Vilma Caranto
Michelle Frias Bautista
Vanz Picaña Frias
Nina Charrisse Lim-Frias

Special appreciation goes to the parents who supported and accompanied their children and to Angeline Querol Ferrer AquinoGeline for her outstanding efforts in promoting chess and encouraging more kids to join.🫶

Of course, none of this would have been possible without NA/Coach Jaden Alegria’s guidance and the tireless work of the Basista Chess Club officers.🫡

This clinic was just the beginning, expect more exciting chess events in Basista soon! 😍

17/04/2026

Reminder: Basista Chess Club Free Clinic
📅 April 18, 2026 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Basista Gymnasium

For kids ages 14 and below (Basista residents only):

✅ Free registration, snacks, and chess handouts
✅ Two sessions (3 hrs Beginner, 3 hrs Intermediate)
✅ Surprise prizes for participants!

🍱 Bring your own lunch
🖊️ Bring a ballpen

Facilitator: Coach / National Arbiter Jaden Frias Alegria

See you tomorrow! 😊

07/04/2026

🏆 Basista Chess Club Free Clinic
Calling all young chess enthusiasts in Basista!

👦👧 Ages 13 and below
📅 April 18, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Basista Gymnasium

The Basista Chess Club will be hosting a FREE Chess Clinic to help kids learn and enjoy the game.

✅ Free registration
✅ Free snacks provided
🍱 Please bring your own lunch

Ipalista na ang inyong mga anak at bigyan sila ng pagkakataong matuto ng chess! 😊

Facilitator: Coach / National Arbiter Jaden Frias Alegria