San Jose, Batangas — COINEX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, proudly sponsored the National Age Group Chess Championship 2025, held at the FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas, Philippines. Running from March 13 to March 16, the event attracted over 1,000 participants, including chess enthusiasts, government officials, university coaches, and parents, making it one of the largest youth chess tournaments in the country.
CoinEx’s sponsorship underscores its commitment to promoting education, sports, and technology, while bridging the strategic worlds of crypto and chess. The tournament brought together more than 500 competitive chess players, each showcasing skill, discipline, and mental fortitude — qualities that CoinEx believes mirror the innovative mindset required in the cryptocurrency industry.
“Chess, like crypto trading, requires foresight, critical thinking, and adaptability,” CoinEx noted in a statement. “By supporting this event, we celebrate the intellectual rigor of chess while highlighting the parallels with the evolving crypto space.”
The championship was graced by several notable figures, including San Jose Batangas Mayor Valentino Patron, Asia’s first Grand Master Eugene Torre, Rovin Phan of Anichess Crypto Game, and key officials from the National Chess Federation of the Philippines. Their presence emphasized the value of chess in nurturing young minds and instilling strategic thinking and discipline.
Speaking at the event’s opening, Grand Master Eugene Torre remarked, “Chess is more than a game — it is a tool for sharpening the mind and building focus, qualities essential for success in life.”
Among the standout performances, Jersey Marticio captured the spotlight by clinching victories in the Under-18 Blitz and Rapid Categories. Winners received cash prizes, trophies, and medals, along with the coveted chance to represent the Philippines at the Asia-Wide Chess Championship in Thailand.
List of Champions – Standard Category
Boys:
U10: Darry Seth Romualdez
U12: Steve Zacky Bolico
U14: Christian Tolosa
U16: Mark Gabriel Usman
U18: Ruelle Canino
Girls:
U10: Faith Louise Dorupa
U12: Kathrine Khana Ventolero
U14: Soffia Joy Mamangun
U16: Kaye Lalaine Regidor
U18: April Joy Claros
CoinEx’s involvement in the tournament reflects its broader mission to empower communities and inspire future generations through innovation. By supporting initiatives that promote intellectual growth and community engagement, CoinEx demonstrates its belief in the transformative power of technology and education.
The successful tournament not only celebrated the achievements of young chess talents but also strengthened CoinEx’s ties with the local community and the Philippines at large. Through events like these, CoinEx continues to build bridges between traditional industries and emerging technologies, reinforcing that strategy, whether on the chessboard or in crypto, is key to success.
About CoinEx
Founded in 2017, CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange dedicated to providing a secure, user-friendly platform for over 10 million registered users across 200+ countries and regions. Backed by the renowned mining pool ViaBTC, CoinEx offers access to more than 1,300 cryptocurrencies and is among the early adopters of proof-of-reserves to safeguard user assets. CoinEx is home to its native token, CET, which powers its ecosystem and incentivizes user engagement.
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