About Giliw-Elo
The Giliw-Elo Ratings System is a free and independent chess rating platform for players, schools, and clubs across the Philippines. It aims to provide every Filipino chess player — from beginners to tournament veterans — a fair and modern way to measure their performance and growth over time.
Our Vision
We envision a unified, nationwide rating system that welcomes all chess communities — WITHOUT boundaries, membership fees, or exclusivity. Giliw-Elo starts with school-based and community clubs, building a connected, data-driven network that promotes learning, competition, and friendship through chess.
Key Principles
- 💙 Always free. Giliw-Elo Rating is 100% free to use and join.
- 🏫 Open to all schools and clubs in the Philippines. Any school’s chess club may request to join the Giliw-Elo network at no cost. Registration forms will be available soon.
- ♟️ Independent and community-driven. Giliw-Elo is not affiliated with any existing club — it’s a fresh new start for everyone.
- 🌐 Fair and transparent. Ratings are calculated using the Elo formula, ensuring consistency and integrity across all matches.
Features
- ✅ Player search and live rating lookup
- ✅ Automatic rating updates after each official game or event
- ✅ Club and city affiliation tracking
- ✅ Historical performance tracking (coming soon)
For Schools and Clubs
Giliw-Elo encourages schools to build their own chess communities and join a shared national rating system. By doing so, students can gain measurable feedback on their progress, and clubs can compare performance across regions — fairly and transparently.
If your school or club is interested in joining, stay tuned for our free registration forms coming soon.