NCFP kicks off talent hunt for next generation of Grandmasters

MANILA, Philippines — The search for future Grandmasters continues as the National Chess Federation of the Philippines holds the National Age Group Championships unfurling Thursday until Sunday at Olongapo Civic Center. The four-day event will have several divisions in the open and girls’ Under-8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20 in standard, rapid and blitz events with the opening round scheduled at 10 a.m. today. The champions of the U14 to U20 open and girls section will represent