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1st Marinduque National Chess Open set on March 9

The country's top woodpushers are slated to compete in the 1st Marinduque National Chess Open Tournament on March 9 at the Marinduque Convention Center, Capitol Compound in Boac, Marinduque.

National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) director for Region 4, Dr. Alfredo 'Fred' Paez said many masters and top non-masters from all over the Philippines have signified intentions to play in the seven-round Swiss system format tournament.