Far Eastern University remained at the forefront of both divisions, staying unbeaten in the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Chess Championships on Sunday at the BGPOP Building on the University of Santo Tomas campus in Manila.
The Tamaraws settled for a 2-2 draw against De La Salle University in Round 3 of the men’s division to maintain a slim lead over second-running Ateneo de Manila University. Meanwhile, the Lady Tamaraws extended their winning streak to three matches with a 2.5-1.5 victory over Ateneo in Round 4 of the women’s division.
International Master Mark Bacojo [2.5/3.0] delivered FEU’s lone victory against National Master Tenshi Biete [1.5/3.0] on Board 1.
National Master Oscar Cantela [2.0/3.0] drew with National Master Karlycris Clarito Jr. [0.5/2.0] on Board 2, while FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri [1.5/3.0] split the point with FIDE Master Jethro Aquino [2.0/3.0] on Board 3.
Rigil Kent Pahamtang [2.5/3.0] salvaged the draw for La Salle by defeating National Master Jerish Velarde [2.0/3.0] on Board 4.
In the women’s division, Woman National Masters Mhage Sebastian [2.5/3.0] and Kate Ordizo [1.0/1.0] powered FEU to its third consecutive victory.
Sebastian defeated Yzabelle Nabor [1.0/4.0] on Board 2, while Ordizo marked her season debut with a win over Francine Magpily [1.5/4.0] on Board 4.
Woman FIDE Master Franchesca Largo [2.5/3.0] added a draw against Alphecca Gonzales [1.5/4.0] on Board 3 to complete the Lady Tamaraws’ winning tally.
Ma. Elayza Villa [3.0/4.0] accounted for Ateneo’s lone victory, overcoming Woman International Master Ruelle Canino [2.0/3.0] on Board 1.
The result kept FEU tied with the University of the Philippines at six match points and nine board points apiece atop the women’s standings.
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Meanwhile, Ateneo held defending champion UST to a 2-2 draw to retain solo second place in the men’s division.
Arena FIDE Master Ritchie Abeleda [2.5/3.0] delivered the Blue Eagles’ lone victory by defeating Vince Pascual [0.0/1.0] on Board 4. UST’s Candidate Master Clifford Labog [2.5/3.0] also scored a win, beating National Master Tyrhone Tabernilla [0.0/3.0] on Board 3.
Eowyn Jullado [1.5/2.0] split the point with Lee Roi Palma [1.5/3.0] on Board 1, while National Master Cedric Abris [2.5/3.0] drew with Chester Reyes [2.0/3.0] on Board 2 to complete the deadlock.
UP, on the other hand, secured its first victory of the season in the men’s division with a 3-1 triumph over Adamson University.
Io Calica [1.0/3.0], Cyrus Francisco [1.0/3.0], and Stephen Quinto [1.0/1.0] defeated John Rocel Simon [0.5/3.0], National Master Michael Stephen Inigo [0.0/3.0], and Dennis Mendoza [0.0/1.0] on Boards 1, 2, and 4, respectively.
Joshua Roque [2.0/3.0] scored Adamson’s lone point with a win over Daniel Tagufa [1.0/3.0] on Board 3.
In the other women’s matches, UP bounced back from its Round 3 loss with a narrow 2.5-1.5 victory over Adamson.
Woman National Master Jerlyn San Diego [4.0/4.0] remained perfect, scoring her fourth consecutive win with a victory over Elaine Antonio [0.0/3.0] on Board 1.
Raiza Mae Locmayoan [0.5/3.0], Maryss Caldoza [2.5/4.0], and Janice Monsales [0.5/2.0] completed UP’s winning tally with draws against Ma. Christina Samarita [1.0/3.0], Janna Alindogan [0.5/3.0], and Angela San Luis [0.5/1.0], respectively.
Defending champion National University also recorded its second consecutive victory in the women’s division, routing La Salle, 3.5-0.5, to move into third place with four match points.
Jersey Marticio [3.0/3.0], along with siblings Sara Dalagan [2.0/3.0] and Kyla Dalagan [2.0/2.0], delivered wins against Lovely Geraldino [2.5/4.0], Juzeia Agne [2.0/4.0], and Checy Telesforo [2.0/4.0] on Boards 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
Jelaine Adriano [0.5/2.0] drew with Woman National Master Heart Padilla [1.0/4.0] on Board 1 to complete NU’s dominant victory.
Round 5 of the women’s division will continue on Wednesday, October 14, while the men’s division will take a break before resuming on October 24.
