COINEX, ANICHESS SPONSOR PH 2025 NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

HIGHLIGHTING their commitment to supporting education, sports, and technology while bridging the worlds of crypto and chess, CoinEx and Anichess sponsored the National Age Group Chess Championship held at the FPJ Arena in Bgy. Dagatan, San Jose, Batangas, Philippines.

The event, which ran from March 13 to March 16, brought together over 1,000 participants, including chess enthusiasts, government officials, university coaches, and parents.

Allan Josenia, organizer and National Chess Federation coordinator, said over 500 students, aged 10 to 18  from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao joined the tournament.

He said the chess competition, aims to further develop the skills in chess of the kids as well as help them avoid gadget use that may cause harm to their health.

Del Omasas, a project engineer now Coinex manager in the Philippines, said chess, much like cryptocurrency, is a game of strategy, foresight, and discipline. Both require players to think critically, plan ahead, and adapt to changing circumstances.

CoinEx not only celebrated the intellectual rigor of chess but also drew parallels between the strategic thinking needed in chess and the innovative mindset required in the crypto space.

Asia’s First Grand Master, Eugene Torre speaks at the opening of the 2025 National Chess Championship held at the FPJ Arena in Bgy. Dagatan, San Jose, Batangas.

Present during the opening of the National Chess Championship were Mayor Valentino Patron of San Jose Batangas, Asia’s first Grand Master Eugene Torre, Rovin Phan of Anichess Crypto Game, and officers from the National Chess Federation of the Philippines.

Their presence emphasized the importance of chess in developing young minds and fostering discipline.

Grand Master Eugene Torre highlighted the significance of such tournaments, stating that chess helps sharpen strategic thinking and builds focus.

Anichess Crypto Game in the Philippines project manager Rovin Phan in an interview by mediamen.

The competition was intense, with Jersey Marticio winning the Blitz and Rapid Category under 18.

In this year’s National Age Group Championships, the champions by Standard Category are:

Boys: U10: Darry Seth Romualdez; U12: Steve Zacky Bolico; U14: Christian Tolosa; U16: Mark Gabriel Usman; U18: Ruelle Canino

Girls: U10: Fath Louise Dorupa; U12: Kathrine Khana Ventolero; U14: Sofia Joy Mamangun; U:16: Kaye Lalaine Regidor; U18: April Joy Claros

Winners received cash prizes, trophies, and medals, along with the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the Asia-Wide Chess Championship in Thailand.

CoinEx’s sponsorship of this event reflects its mission to empower communities and inspire future generations. By supporting initiatives that promote intellectual growth and community engagement, CoinEx demonstrates how technology and innovation can drive positive change.

The success of the tournament celebrated the achievements of young chess players and reinforced the importance of nurturing talent through sports.

CoinEx’s involvement not only strengthened its connection with the Philippines but also showcased its dedication to fostering education, sports, and technology. Through initiatives like this, CoinEx continues to build bridges between the crypto world and traditional fields, proving that innovation and strategy can go hand in hand.

Established in 2017, CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange designed with users in mind. Since its launch by the industry-leading mining pool ViaBTC, the platform has been one of the earliest crypto exchanges to release proof-of-reserves to protect 100% of user assets.

CoinEx provides over 1,300 cryptocurrencies, supported by professional-grade features and services, for its 10+ million registered users across 200+ countries and regions.

CoinEx is also home to its native token, CET, which incentivizes user activities while empowering its ecosystem.

Meanwhile, Phan, a project manager of Anichess Crypto Game in the Philippines, explained another twist in chess with Anichess.

“Anichess is basically chess but with spells. In Anichess, there’s a potential to earn,” the 26-year-old Phan said.

“We also have tournaments, in collaboration with out partner, Chess.com, and we have prizes as much as USD10,000. Our Chess.com winner is from the Philippines,” he shared.

Launched by Animoca Brands, Anichess is a twist on the chess formula, integrating elements of magic that add a new layer of strategy and complexity to the classic game.

Partnered with companies such as Animoca Brands, Chess.com, and Team Secret, as well as chess superstars, including Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri,

Anichess is a free-to-play game, with regular online tournaments. The game has a skill-based leaderboard and plans to integrate more game modes in the future.

“So, why don’t you try Anichess. Maybe you’ll be the next star,” Phan said.