Philippines-first
The initiative is founded in the Philippines, aware of provincial and local contexts, and intended to grow through credible relationships rather than claims of official authority.
About Grassroots Chess
Grassroots Chess is a Philippines-first community initiative being built to support fair, transparent grassroots chess opportunities.
FOUNDER
Jon Pastorizo
Grassroots Chess is a community initiative founded and personally operated by Jon Pastorizo. It is being built to make local chess opportunities fairer, with clear criteria, practical support and a visible record of how that support is used.
Contact usMISSION AND APPROACH
Support credible opportunities. Show how the support was used.
Grassroots Chess begins as a community initiative. Its distinctive angle is accountable support backed by clear criteria, documented delivery, and published reporting.
Not a federation
Grassroots Chess supports and documents opportunities. It does not govern, sanction, issue ratings, or claim institutional authority.
The standard
Fair chances. Clear rules. Built with integrity.
The approved Promise is the public commitment behind the brand. It explains the standards Grassroots Chess asks of itself and future partners.