Manny Pacquiao International Open - 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026

87th Kalilangan

Chess Festival 2026

General Santos City, Philippines

In cooperation with

Pacman Chess Association

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"Registration is open until February 22,2026
No On-site Registration"

Manny Pacquiao

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International Open

Standard Format

Challenger

2000 Below – Standard

Open Rapid

Individual – Rapid

Class B Rapid

1950 Below – Rapid

High School Rapid

Students – Rapid

Elementary Rapid

Students – Rapid

Inter Team Tatluhan

Teams of 3 – Rapid

Tournament Registration

General Tournament Rules

Schedule: Players must report 30 minutes before each round.

Anti-Cheating: Strict anti-cheating measures will be enforced. Mobile phones not allowed in playing hall.

Dress Code: Smart casual attire required. No slippers or sleeveless shirts.

ID Requirement: Bring valid ID (FIDE ID for rated events, school ID for student events).

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February 22 - March 1, 2026 | Family Country Hotel, General Santos City

Tournament Schedule

Date	Category / Event	Details	Venue
Feb 22, 2026	Arrival	Arrival of players and officials	Family Country Hotel
Feb 23, 2026	Technical Meeting	10:00 AM	Main Tournament Hall
	Opening Program	1:00 PM	Main Tournament Hall
	Round 1 – Individual Open & Challenger (Standard)	3:30 PM	Main Tournament Hall
Feb 24, 2026	Rounds 2 & 3 – Individual Open & Challenger (Standard)	8:30 AM / 3:30 PM	Main Tournament Hall
Feb 25, 2026	Rounds 4 & 5 – Individual Open & Challenger (Standard)	8:30 AM / 3:30 PM	Main Tournament Hall
Feb 26, 2026	Rounds 6 & 7 – Individual Open & Challenger (Standard)	8:30 AM / 3:30 PM	Main Tournament Hall
Feb 27, 2026	Rounds 8 & 9 – Individual Open & Challenger (Standard)	8:30 AM / 3:30 PM	Main Tournament Hall
Feb 27, 2026	Awarding for Intenational Open & Challenger (Standard)	5:30 PM / 8:30 PM	Main Tournament Hall
Feb 28, 2026	Rapid Individual Events	• Open – Rapid • Class B (1950 Below) – Rapid • High School – Rapid • Elementary – Rapid	Main Tournament Hall
Mar 1, 2026	Rapid Team 3×3	Inter-Team Tatluhan (Rapid)	Main Tournament Hall
March 1, 2026	Awarding & Closing Ceremony	After Last Round	Main Tournament Hall
Mar 1, 2026	Departure	Check-out and departure of participants	—

Tournament Info

Format

Swiss system with 9 rounds. FIDE-rated tournament with international standards.

Prizes

Total prize fund: ₱10,000,000+ across all categories. Cash prizes + trophies.

Participants

300+ players expected from around the world. All skill levels welcome.

Dates

February 22 - March 1, 2026. 9 days of intense chess competition.

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Prizes & Awards

International Open – Standard

🏆 Champion: USD 20,000 + Trophy

2nd: USD 10,000 | 3rd: USD 5,000 | 4th: USD 4,000 | 5th: USD 3,000

Prizes up to 30th place + Special Awards

Challenger 2000 Below – Standard

🏆 Champion: ₱100,000 + Trophy

2nd: ₱50,000 | 3rd: ₱30,000 | 4th: ₱20,000 | 5th: ₱10,000

Prizes up to 30th place + Special Awards

Rapid Categories

• Open Rapid: Champion ₱50,000
• Class B Rapid: Champion ₱20,000
• High School Rapid: Champion ₱20,000
• Elementary Rapid: Champion ₱20,000

Multiple prizes per category

Team Tatluhan – Rapid

🏆 Champion: ₱300,000 + Trophy

2nd: ₱200,000 | 3rd: ₱100,000

Prizes up to 30th team + Special Awards

Venue & Contact Information

Venue

Family Country Hotel

General Santos City, Philippines

A premier venue with full tournament facilities, accommodation, and dining options for all participants.

Contact Details

Email:

pacmanchessassociation@gmail.com

PCA President:

Orly Ortega – +63 967 978 5473

PCA Vice President:

Diovic Nalam – +63 936 746 0728

PCA Treasurer:

Jeck B. Selidio – +63 910 057 7775

PCA Event Coordinator:

Johnnel P. Balquin – +63 935 312 7614

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