Tournament Format and Schedule:​​​

• 9 rounds Swiss System, using match point scoring

• Time control: 25 minutes + 2 seconds increment

• Details regarding tie-breaks and other technical rules will be posted at the event venue

• Day 1 (Dec 27): 5 games - Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM

• Day 2 (Dec 28): 4 games - Round 5 starts at 9:00 AM

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Eligibility:​​

• The tournament is open to everyone - all levels and ages

• 4 players each team, no alternates. Board assignment: highest to lowest regardless of title

• Team average rating: 2050. Rapid Philippine National ratings as of October 2025 will be used

• Only 1 master will be allowed for each team

• Unrated players will be given an assumed rating of 1700

• To ensure you're eligible for category prizes, please review the requirements on our website

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Prizes and Awards:​​

• Champion: P100,000 + Trophy

• 2nd Place: P70,000 + Trophy

• 3rd Place: P50,000 + Trophy

• 4th Place: P40,000

• 5th Place: P30,000

• 6th Place: P20,000

• 7th Place: P10,000

• 8th Place: P10,000

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Category Prizes and Rules:​​

• Top Collegiate Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be currently enrolled in the same college or university.

• Top High School Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be currently enrolled in the same high school.

• Top Kiddies Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be of 14 years old & below.

• Top Alumni Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be alumni of the same school.

• Top Senior Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be 60 years old & above.

• Top Ladies Team: P5,000 - All 4 members must be female.

• Top Central Luzon Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be from Central Luzon with valid government ID indicating their address.

• Top Northern Luzon Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be from Northern Luzon with valid government ID indicating their address.

• Top Southern Luzon Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be from Southern Luzon with valid government ID indicating their address.

• Top Visayas Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be from Visayas with valid government ID indicating their address.

• Top Mindanao Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be from Mindanao with valid government ID indicating their address.

• Top Novo Ecijano Team: P5,000 - All 4 team members must be from Nueva Ecija with valid government ID indicating their address.

• Top 1900 and below Team: P5,000

• Top Board 1: P2,000

• Top Board 2: P2,000

• Top Board 3: P2,000

• Top Board 4: P2,000

• Individual Perfect Scorer (9/9): P1,000

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Bonus Prizes:​​

• Best Team Name: P2,000

• Best Gimmick/Costume/Uniform: P2,000

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