Mj's Chess Club

♟️✨ Last Saturday's Training Session Recap ✨♟️

Another productive Saturday at MJ’s Chess Club!

Our players continued their preparations for the upcoming Municipal Meet and Pavia Chess Tournament through Round Robin and Blitz games. These training formats helped improve their opening preparation, tactical awareness, time management, and decision-making under pressure.

Every game played was an opportunity to learn, gain experience, and build confidence for the tournaments ahead. We are proud of our players for their dedication, discipline, and eagerness to improve.

A heartfelt thank you to all our players for their commitment, to the parents for their continued support, and to our generous sponsors; Captain Michael John Sustituedo , Antonio Sam Sustituedo , and Keith Balano as well as G.c. Lindos for providing the venue for our training sessions.

The road to the Municipal Meet and Pavia Chess Tournament continues. Let's keep training, keep learning, and keep growing together.

See you again at the board! ♞🔥

♟️🏆 Passi City Battle of the Brains Chess Tournament 2026 🏆♟️

Another memorable tournament experience for MJ’s Chess Club!

Our players proudly represented the club at the Passi City Battle of the Brains Chess Tournament, competing with determination, discipline, and sportsmanship. Every game was an opportunity to learn, gain valuable experience, and grow stronger as chess players.

Win or lose, we are incredibly proud of every participant for giving their best, showing resilience, and representing MJ’s Chess Club with honor. Success in chess is built through continuous learning, hard work, and the courage to compete.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents and guardians for your unwavering support, trust, and encouragement throughout the tournament. Your presence and support played a huge role in making this journey possible for our young players.

A special thank you to Ma'am Annjoe Osorej for generously providing transportation and for accompanying our players throughout the tournament. Your kindness, time, and dedication are deeply appreciated by the entire MJ’s Chess Club family.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors—Captain Michael John Sustituedo, Antonio Sam Sustituedo, and Keith Balano and to G.c. Lindos for providing the venue for our training sessions. Your continued support helps our club grow and inspires the next generation of chess players.

This tournament may be over, but our journey continues. Back to training, back to learning, and on to the next challenge!

Congratulations to all our players! See you again at the board! ♞❤️🔥

♟️✨ Saturday & Sunday Training Sessions Done! ✨♟️

In preparation for the Passi City Battle of the Brains Chess Tournament this Saturday, July 11, our young players dedicated their weekend to training and improving their skills.

Throughout Saturday and Sunday, they worked on puzzle-solving, tactical exercises, practice games, and friendly competition to build confidence and sharpen their decision-making on the board. Every session was another step toward becoming tournament-ready.

We are proud of our players for their commitment, discipline, and determination. Remember, success comes not only from winning but also from the effort you put into preparing and the lessons you learn along the way.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors; Captain Michael John Sustituedo , Antonio Sam Sustituedo , and Keith Balano and to G.c. Lindos for providing the venue. Your continued support helps our young players pursue their passion for chess.

Best of luck to all our players competing in the Passi City Battle of the Brains Chess Tournament. Play with confidence, enjoy every game, and make us proud!

See you at the board! ♞🔥

♟️✨ Saturday & Sunday Sessions Done! ✨♟️

Another productive weekend at MJ’s Chess Club filled with learning, training, and exciting practice games. Despite the demands of school during the week, our players continue to show dedication by spending their weekends improving their chess skills.

Every session is an opportunity to strengthen our fundamentals, sharpen our tactics, and build confidence for future competitions. We are proud of the effort, discipline, and enthusiasm shown by every player.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors — Captain Michael John Sustituedo , Antonio Sam Sustituedo , and Keith Balano — and to G.c. Lindos for providing the venue. Your continued support makes every session possible.

Thank you to all our players and parents for your unwavering support. Keep learning, keep training, and keep enjoying the game.

See you again at the board next weekend! ♞🔥

♟️✨ A Productive Weekend of Training and Competition! ✨♟️

Our weekend was filled with learning, preparation, and valuable tournament experience.

On Saturday, our players gathered at MJ’s Chess Club for training, puzzle-solving, and practice games as part of their preparation for the upcoming competition.

On Sunday, our players proudly participated in the Di**le Chess Tournament, putting their hard work and training to the test. Regardless of the results, every game played was an opportunity to learn, gain experience, and grow as chess players.

We are proud of all our participants for showing courage, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the tournament. Win or lose, the experience gained from competitive play is an important step in every player's chess journey.

Special thanks to our sponsors Michael John Sustituedo, Antonio Sam Sustituedo, and Keith Balano and to G.c. Lindos for providing the venue. Your continued support helps our players pursue their passion for chess.

Congratulations to all our players, and let's continue learning, training, and improving together!

See you again at the board! ♞🏆🔥

♟️✨ Another Productive Weekend at MJ’s Chess Club! ✨♟️

Despite being busy with school throughout the week, our players still made time to attend training, play practice games, and continue improving their chess skills.

Their dedication, discipline, and commitment to balancing academics and chess are truly commendable. Every session reminds us that success comes from consistency, hard work, and a passion for learning.

We are proud of all our players for showing up, giving their best effort, and continuing to grow both as students and chess players.

Special thanks to our sponsors Captain Michael John Sustituedo , Antonio Sam Sustituedo , and Keith Balano and to G.c. Lindos for providing the venue. Your support continues to make these learning opportunities possible.

Keep studying, keep training, and keep improving.

See you again at the board! ♞🔥

♟️🏆 Congratulations to Our Rising Star! 🏆♟️

MJ’s Chess Club proudly congratulates Beatriz Jhane Arenga of Janiuay for her outstanding performance at the 7th Sara Chess Club Tournament held during the 25th Sulay Basya Festival in Sara, Iloilo.

🎉 2nd Place – 17 & Under Category 🎉

Your hard work, determination, and dedication to the game have paid off. This achievement is a testament to the countless hours spent studying, practicing, and competing on the chessboard.

Your MJ’s Chess Club family is proud of you and wishes you even greater success in your future tournaments. May this achievement inspire you to continue striving for excellence and encourage other young players to pursue their chess dreams.

Keep learning, keep improving, and keep making us proud!

Congratulations, Beatriz Jhane Arenga! ♞🥈🔥

♟️☀️ MJ’s Chess Club Summer Clinic 2026 – Successfully Completed! ☀️♟️

Our Summer Clinic has officially come to an end, and what an amazing journey it has been!

Over the past weeks, our players participated in lessons, puzzle-solving activities, sparring sessions, lectures, and friendly competitions that helped develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game of chess. We also had the privilege of learning from Coach Yhubs, whose valuable insights and experience inspired our young players to continue improving.

To all our participants, thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout the clinic. Your hard work and passion made every session meaningful and enjoyable.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors Captain Michael John Sustituedo , Antonio Sam Sustituedo , and Keith Balano and to G.c. Lindos for providing the venue. Your support made this Summer Clinic possible and helped create a positive learning environment for our players.

As classes begin, may the lessons learned from chess discipline, patience, critical thinking, and perseverance continue to guide you both in school and in life.

This may be the end of our Summer Clinic, but it is only the beginning of many more chess journeys ahead.

Thank you, everyone, and see you again at the board! ♞🔥

♟️✨ Another Session Done! ✨♟️

Another productive 2 days of learning, training, puzzle-solving, and exciting games at MJ’s Chess Club. Every session is another step forward as our players continue to improve their skills, build confidence, and deepen their understanding of the game.

It was also great to put our new demo board to use during our discussions and lessons, helping our players visualize positions and learn more effectively.

Thank you to everyone who attended and gave their best effort throughout the session.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors Captain Michael John Sustituedo, Antonio Sam Sustituedo, and Keith Balano and to G.c. Lindos for providing the venue. Your support continues to help our club grow and inspire young chess players.

Rest well and keep studying.
See you again at the board! ♞🔥

♟️🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You to Coach Yhubs 🙏♟️

Despite having a hectic schedule and numerous responsibilities, Coach Yhubs still found the time to visit MJ’s Chess Club and share his knowledge, experience, and passion for the game with our players.

Your dedication to developing young chess enthusiasts and helping them improve is truly appreciated. The lessons, insights, and inspiration you shared will have a lasting impact on our members.

On behalf of MJ’s Chess Club, thank you for your generosity, patience, and commitment to the growth of chess in our community.

We are honored to have learned from one of Iloilo’s finest coaches and the Head Coach of the Iloilo KISELA Knights.

Maraming salamat, Coach Yhubs! ♞🔥
Yhubs Canto