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Felix Balbona Memorial Open chessfest set Dec. 20

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December 18, 2025

Cebuano chess players have something to look forward to before the year ends with the staging of the 1st Felix Balbona Memorial Open Chess Tournament on Saturday, December 20, at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.

Close to P50,000 in cash prize is at stake for the winners of the nine-round Swiss system competition that is being held in memory of the late chess patron Felix Balbona.

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