Palo Chess Club

31/08/2026

Class on and off the board! ♟️✨

Huge congratulations to Filipino-American Grandmaster Wesley So for securing 3rd Place at the Grand Chess Tour Finals! 🥉

Known for his incredible calm under pressure and razor-sharp precision, Wesley continues to shine on the world’s biggest chess stage. A true champion, an inspiring role model, and a master of the game.

💬 Drop a "♟️" in the comments to celebrate this phenomenal finish!

30/08/2026

MUNICIPAL SPORTS MEET 2026 —

A BIG congratulations to our Chess Club members who gave their best, played with courage, and brought home GOLD medals and Area Meet qualification!

♟️ Elgin Parado
🥇 GOLD — Area Meet Qualifier
Chess Secondary Boys

♟️ Jessie Villegas
🥇 GOLD — Area Meet Qualifier
Chess Secondary Girls

♟️ Eud D. Rocha
🥇 GOLD — Area Meet Qualifier
Chess Elementary Boys

We are beyond proud of you, kids! Your hard work, patience, focus, and determination truly paid off. Every game was a learning experience, and today, you proved that all those hours of practice were worth it. You made your Chess Club proud!

And of course, a special thank you to our Club Coaches, Ma’am Ma. Wenda Mecaela, Ma’am Jo-an and Ma’am Annielyn for your dedication, guidance and support throughout the training and competition. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge and for always believing in our players.

Congratulations!♟️🏆
Padayon, chess warriors! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS 🙌✨

12/08/2026

Striking Distance! 🇵🇭♟️
WNM Iana Angela Sotaridonia and WNM Celine Santillan of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) remain within striking distance after Round 6 in the Girls U16 category at the 24th ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championship in Singapore!

The battle continues! 🇵🇭

01/08/2026

What an amazing day of chess! ♟️🫶🏻

Congratulations to all the winners of the Palo Fiesta Chess Tournament 2026 and to every player who accepted the challenge. Every move played and every game fought made this tournament a success.

To our organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters—thank you for making this event possible. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another memorable tournament.

Until the next tournament—see you across the board! ♟️👀

Special thanks to
Paragon Sports Foundation

30/07/2026

PALO FIESTA CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026

Calling all chess enthusiasts! 📣📣
Whether you're a seasoned player or a young aspiring champion, it's your time to make your move. Join us for the PALO FIESTA CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 and experience a day of exciting matches, friendly competition, and sportsmanship.

Tournament Details
Date: August 1, 2026 (Saturday)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Venue: Jonathan Toboso Residence, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Palo, Leyte

Tournament Format
♟️ Swiss System
♟️ 5 Rounds
♟️ 30 minutes + 5-second increment time control

ADULT CATEGORY

🏆 Champion – ₱2,000
🥈 2nd Place – ₱1,000
🥉 3rd Place – ₱700
4th Place – ₱300
5th–10th Place – ₱100

Registration Fee: ₱100
Note: No REGISTRATION Fee, No PLAY!

KIDS CATEGORY (13 years old & below)

🏆 Champion – ₱1,000
🥈 2nd Place – ₱500
🥉 3rd Place – ₱300
4th Place – ₱100
5th–10th Place – ₱50

Registration Fee: ₱50
Note: No REGISTRATION Fee, No PLAY!

Bring your best game, challenge fellow players, and celebrate the Palo Fiesta with every move on the board. We look forward to seeing you there!

For inquiries and reservation, please contact:
Ruel Dacillo – 0991 893 1429

See you on the board! ♟️

06/07/2026

14/05/2026

Congrats Prince Richvil Mella!

Undefeated. Unstoppable.
Prince Richvil Mella of Team Region VIII dominated Board One against 18 tough regions at the 2026 National PRISAA College Chess tilt in Bacolod City. His flawless run gives Region VIII a shot at the podium.

Big salute to coach Sixto Dagsa Jr. for the guidance.
Congratulations, Prince! 🥇