DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/13 Jan) – The 3rd Kidapawan Open Chess Championship gets underway on February 12 to 13 at the Kidapawan Convention Center.
International Master Oliver Barbosa is expected to defend his crown in the two-day tournament, which is one of the sporting highlights in Kidapawan City’s founding anniversary.[]
Top woodpushers across the country, especially those from various cities and municipalities in Mindanao, are expected to compete in the chessfest organized by the Kidapawan Chess Club and backed by the city government of Kidapawan headed by Mayor Dodong Gantuangco.
International Master Richard Bitoon and Oliver Dimakiling of Davao City are among the rated players expected to participate, organizers said.
Last year, the major cities in Mindanao were well-represented in the tournament as rated and non-rated players from Davao, Cotabato, Digos, Malita, Panabo, Cagayan de Oro, Koronadal, General Santos and host Kidapawan took part.[]
