The first leg of the 2024 Metropolitan Chess Center (MCC) Invitational Standard Training Games kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the G/F of Starmall Edsa Shaw in Mandaluyong City.
Matches start at 10 a.m.
Open to all untitled players and invited masters, regardless of ages and sexes, the competition offers playing with more time to help players, especially those starting up, to practice and refine their mental processes required during analysis.
The two-day non-rated event shall apply the seven-round Swiss System with time control of 40 minutes + two seconds’ increment.
Up for grabs is a total pot of P30,000 with the champion pocketing the top purse of P7,000. The major cash prizes are broken down to top ten places. Likewise, consolation award of P750 each will also be given to top category performers.
Deadline for registration is extended till Thursday, Feb. 8. Registration is only done online.
