Dino Ballecer / Chief Chess Trainer
Dino Ballecer, aka Coach Dinosaur is a FIDE Master and a Certified FIDE Instructor since 2017 up to present, with a FIDE rating of 2372. He has developed a system of chess coaching and training that has achieved a level of success.
Achievements and Certificates
- 2016 Thomson Cup Blitz Competition: Ballecer secured the gold medal by scoring 7.5 points in nine rounds at the Thomson Community Club Hall in Singapore.
- International Master Titles: He holds two International Master title norms achieved in 2007 and 2008.
Collegiate Achievements
- Champion and named Most Valuable Player of the Year at the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Chess Championship representing De La Salle – College of St. Benilde.
- Achieved Gold Medal at the 8th Philippine University Games (UNIGAMES)
Presidential Cup and International Recognition
- Earned his 1st International Master Norm Certificate at the 2007 President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Chess Cup and was recognized as the Top Filipino Player
- Secured his 2nd International Master Norm Certificate at the 1st Subic International Chess Open in 2008.
Tournament Placements:
- 4th in the 2007 GMA Cup International Open in the Philippines
- Champion, 1st PCAP Interschool Championship 2023 in the Philippines
- 1st Place, 2024 National Day Rapid Tournament Open in Singapore
- 1st Place, Toa Payoh West CC Blitz Championship 2024 in Singapore
- 1st Place, Dragon Year Rapid 2024 Open in Singapore
- Board 2 Gold Medallist, 3rd Place Overall Team, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants – SG League 2024 in Singapore
Coaching Success
Led the DSL College of St. Benilde Blazers to victory in the PCAP 1st National Interschool Chess Championship, exhibiting successful coaching strategies and a reminiscent lineup that had previously clinched NCAA Championships in the late 2000s.
Ballecer’s achievements not only span victories in various competitions but also showcase his prowess as both a player and a coach, leaving a notable mark on the chess landscape in the Philippines.
