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Karpov says Philippines key in boom of Asian chess

By Joey Villar | February 1, 2023 - 12:00am

For former world chess champion Anatoly Karpov, the Philippines served as breeding ground for world-class players and helped...

Sports

Karpov set for Manila visit  

By Artemio Dumlao | January 28, 2023 - 12:00am

Former world chess champion Anatoly Karpov of Russia is revisiting the Philippines where he played one of his most memorable world championship battles.

Sports

Karpov due for visit, rematch with Torre

By Abac Cordero | November 22, 2016 - 12:00am

Russian Grandmaster and former world champion Anatoly Karpov will literally have his hands full when he visits the Philippines sometime between February and March next year.

Sports

Torre: ‘Hall’ honors to inspire others

By Olmin Leyba | January 25, 2016 - 9:00am

Grandmaster Eugene Torre hopes the prestigious Philippine Sports Hall of Fame and the recognition bestowed upon the inductees...

Sports

Wesley stuns reigning titlist in 53 moves

By Joey Villar | January 14, 2015 - 12:00am

GM Wesley So pulled off a shock 53-move victory over defending champion GM Levon Aronian in a wild Scotch encounter to force...

Sports

Wild Wesley stuns champ, grabs share of third place

By Joey Villar | January 13, 2015 - 10:48am

Living up to his reputation of playing aggressive chess, Wesley So went on attack mode from start to finish and sent defending champion Levon Aronian on his knees with a shock 53-move victory of a wild and woolly...

Sports

Asian Chess Federation honors Torre for lifetime achievement

By Abac Cordero | July 13, 2014 - 12:00am

For all his valuable contributions to the sport, Filipino Grandmaster Eugene Torre was bestowed the “Lifetime Achievement...

Sports

Fide polls divide NCFP leadership

May 14, 2014 - 12:00am

Top officials of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines are on a collision course after its president Butch Pichay and secretary-general Bambol Tolentino back rival candidates in the coming FIDE elections...

Sports

Turmoil looms in NCFP as execs take opposite sides in FIDE polls

By Joey Villar | May 13, 2014 - 2:30pm

Top officials of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines may come to a head-on collision after its president Prospero "Butch" Pichay and secretary-general Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino have different sentiments...

Sports

Kasparov in blitz of Phl visit for FIDE bid

By Joey Villar | November 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov, considered as one of the brilliant and greatest champions of all time, arrives today for a one-day stop as part of his worldwide tour to step up his bid for the FIDE (International...

Sports