MCC Kiddies

11-year old Marc Christian Nazario and Malcolm Kwok lead the early entries in the January edition of MCC Kiddies (14 & Under) Standard chess tourney that kicks off at 12:00noon today, Jan. 27, at the Upper 2/F of St. Francis Square (SFS) behind SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

The two-day event is open to kiddie players who are born 1993 onwards, regardless of sexes. The event will adopt the 5-round Swiss and time control of 90 minutes play-to-finish to select the top four winners who will receive cash prizes and medals.

Likewise, the top performers in the following age-groups, namely: 6-under, 8-under, 10-under and 12-under will also be awarded medals.

Interested parties are advised to register at MCC office located at the lower 2F of SFS at least thirty minutes before the games start at 12nn. New registrants must submit their birth certificates upon registration. For other details, call 826-8560 and 0916-852-1069 or 0916-6608-712.

Meanwhile, the Checkmate Phils. by Metropolitan Chess Club and sponsored by MILO will hold additional Saturday-only chess classes starting today at Jollibee-Harrison Plaza from 8am-12nn and at Chowking-Anonas, Proj. 3, Quezon City from 2-6pm.