LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Team

14/10/2025

Ahoy, future chess pirates! ⚓ Get ready to embark on a thrilling voyage with the LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club! Join us for our Club Orientation as we welcome new members aboard our ship of strategy and fun! Whether you’re a beginner learning the ropes or a seasoned player aiming for your next victory, this is your chance to meet your fellow pirates, learn the rules of the board, and chart your course toward checkmate! ♟️

🗓️ Date: October 15
📍 Venue: {Online - MS Teams (name: LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club)}
⏳ Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Come join the crew — where every move counts, and every game is an adventure! ⚔️

To all students who haven’t joined our MS Teams group yet, please use the link below to join:
[email protected]/conversations?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/19:[email protected]/conversations?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D

Layout: Auxin Opena
Caption: Keir De Guzman

28/09/2025

Happy Birthday Coach Mich! You have a way of making people feel seen, heard, and stronger than they were before. Your presence is a quiet kind of gift and unforgettable. Wishing you a year that reflects the impact you’ve made in all the lives you’ve touched. ❤️🥳

19/09/2025

For students who fill out our membership forms:

On behalf of the LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club, we are pleased to invite you to join our official Group Chat. This platform will serve as our primary channel for announcements, activity schedules, discussions, and important updates regarding club events and initiatives.
By joining, you will stay informed and connected with fellow members as we work together to foster a vibrant chess community within our university.

👉 https://m.me/j/Abb0rUFFlHnNtzHv/
We look forward to your active participation and enthusiasm. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
Keir Eduard S. De Guzman
President, LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club

P.S
Any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us:

Phone number-(09162413799)
Email: ([email protected])
LPU email (President): ([email protected])

Caption and Layout by:
Keir Eduard S. De Guzman
President, LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club

18/09/2025

♟️⚔️ MAKE YOUR MOVE, PIRATES! ⚔️♟️

Are you ready to think ahead, strategize like a captain, and conquer the board one move at a time? 🏴‍☠️ The LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club is calling on all thinkers, dreamers, and challengers who want to sharpen their minds and test their skills in the timeless game of chess.

✨ Whether you’re a beginner still learning how to move the pieces or a seasoned player aiming for checkmate, our club is the perfect place to grow!

Learn strategies and tactics that sharpen your decision-making, compete in friendly matches and tournaments, build camaraderie with fellow Pirates who share the same passion, strengthen your focus, patience, and critical thinking—skills that go beyond the board!

Every move counts! not just in chess but in life—and here at the Pirates Chess Club, we make each one count together.

📌 Don’t miss your chance to be part of our crew! Scan the QR code now and sign up to become an official member of the LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club.

Let’s play smart. Let’s play bold. Let’s play like Pirates. 🏴‍☠️♟️

Caption by: John Lawrence Callos (Asst. Director for Publication of The LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club)

Pubmat by: Keir Eduard S. De Guzman (President of The LPU-Laguna Pirates Chess Club)

29/05/2025

Last day of registration! See you all tomorrow! ♟️

Ready to make your move? ♟️ LPU-Laguna is holding Chess Try-Outs for all interested Junior and Senior High School students (Male & Female) on May 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Olive Hotel Cafeteria, LPU-Laguna, Calamba City, Laguna!

This is your chance to have a full scholarship, playing uniforms, game allowance, and even hospital insurance! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your chess game and join the LPU-Laguna Pirates!

Registration form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrmuEy1kfGQsEW6uQ2fT33JYfcTM6fYsXcuMhnLN8XjwLNnA/viewform

Registration closes on May 29, 2025. Scan the QR code to register now! For inquiries, contact AGM/Coach JP at (+63)991 606 3948 or WFM/Coach Michelle at (+63)966 810 8378.

22/05/2025

1 week to go ♟️ Be a Lycean!

Ready to make your move? ♟️ LPU-Laguna is holding Chess Try-Outs for all interested Junior and Senior High School students (Male & Female) on May 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Olive Hotel Cafeteria, LPU-Laguna, Calamba City, Laguna!

This is your chance to have a full scholarship, playing uniforms, game allowance, and even hospital insurance! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your chess game and join the LPU-Laguna Pirates!

Registration form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrmuEy1kfGQsEW6uQ2fT33JYfcTM6fYsXcuMhnLN8XjwLNnA/viewform

Registration closes on May 29, 2025. Scan the QR code to register now! For inquiries, contact AGM/Coach JP at (+63)991 606 3948 or WFM/Coach Michelle at (+63)966 810 8378.

15/05/2025

Our warmest congratulations to our dear former player, Alexa May L. Nemis, on achieving the incredible milestone of becoming a Registered Nurse! Your LPU-Laguna Chess Family is bursting with pride for you. We always knew you possessed the dedication, focus, and sharp mind to excel in anything you set your heart on. Wishing you all the best in your nursing career, Alexa! ❤️♟️

Congratulations, Alexa May Lao Nemis, RN from Lyceum of the Philippines University - Laguna (St. Cabrini School of Health & Sciences)

All your hard work and preparation have truly paid off.

We celebrate this remarkable achievement with you—you're now a confident RN, ready to make a difference!

Your is proud of you!

15/05/2025

Ready to make your move? ♟️ LPU-Laguna is holding Chess Try-Outs for all interested Junior and Senior High School students (Male & Female) on May 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Olive Hotel Cafeteria, LPU-Laguna, Calamba City, Laguna!

This is your chance to have a full scholarship, playing uniforms, game allowance, and even hospital insurance! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your chess game and join the LPU-Laguna Pirates!

Registration form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrmuEy1kfGQsEW6uQ2fT33JYfcTM6fYsXcuMhnLN8XjwLNnA/viewform

Registration closes on May 29, 2025. Scan the QR code to register now! For inquiries, contact AGM/Coach JP at (+63)991 606 3948 or WFM/Coach Michelle at (+63)966 810 8378.

10/05/2025

Happy Birthday, Sofi! We hope your day is full of happiness and that you achieve great success throughout the year. Your cheerful presence is truly valued. 🥳

02/05/2025

29/04/2025

Congratulations to our current HS players who have earned academic honors. 👏 This dedication to learning will undoubtedly serve you well in all your future endeavors, both in chess and beyond. Well done!