Up for grabs are around P10,000 in total cash prizes plus trophies and medals.
"We're very thankful to Dr. Renato Naranjo of the Inilog Grill for his unwavering support to local chess development. To National Master Rolly Tan and his brother, Robert of Goldcrest Marketing as well as City Mayor Tinnex Jaraula for the medals," said the president of the organizing Metro Cagayan de Oro Chess Club (MCCC) who designated Jun Cuizon, Leo Dinglasan, Johnnel Balquin and Emmanuel Crisologo, among others, to help run the show.
Nelson Bedrote of Time Life/Filway, Stan Flora of Ajinomoto and Jovencio Pangilinan of the Water District also pledged to give additional prizes in kind to the winners.
"Bibo ni nga tournament kay daghan kaayo nga mga bata ang moapil so, dakong tabang ang dugang nga mga medals ug special prizes pag-boost sa ilang interest," said Balquin, the newly-crowned 2008 Iligan Fiesta Open champion. (LLS)
