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UAAP 86 WCH: Derotas puts up masterclass as FEU bounces back, keeps slim lead vs NU


Far Eastern University rebounded emphatically as the Lady Tamaraws convincingly defeated the University of Santo Tomas Female Woodpushers, 4-0, in Round 9 to secure their seventh win in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Chess Championships at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Sunday.

FEU improved to 15 match points and maintained a slim lead over the defending champion National University, which currently holds 13 match points.

Woman National Master Vic Glysen Derotas [5.5/8] initiated FEU’s dominance with a masterful victory on Board 1, compelling Janelle Dingding [0/1] to resign after just 32 moves in the English Opening due to an unstoppable mating attack.

Woman National Master Mary Joy Tan [6/8] then secured a full point after triumphing in a 51-move rook endgame against UST’s Josemier Panol [3/8] on Board 2.

Women National Masters Mhage Sebastian [7/8] and Bea Mendoza [2.5/5] completed the sweep with wins against Princes Oncita [1/7] and Rohanisah Buto [3.5/8] on Board 3 and 4, respectively.

NU continued to vie for the top spot with a much-needed 2.5-1.5 victory over De La Salle University.

Woman FIDE Master Allaney Doroy [7/8] registered her fourth consecutive win and remained undefeated in eight matches on Board 1, prevailing over Checy Telesforo [3/7], while Princess Ballete [3/6] overcame DLSU’s Woman National Master Francois Magpily [3.5/7] on Board 2.

Natasja Balabbo then secured the win for NU, forcing a draw with DLSU’s Woman National Master Rinoa Sadey [3/7] on Board 4, as Jesca Docena succumbed to Woman National Master Sara Olendo [4/7].

Meanwhile, University of the Philippines climbed to the third spot after a 2-2 split against Adamson University.

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Precious Ferer [4/7] secured her second consecutive win by dominating Zheilleen Jain [0/1] on Board 1.

Geraldine Guyo [2/6] and Jarel Lacambra [3.5/5] then split points with Phoebie Arellano [2/7] and Jashua Patria [2/8] on Board 3 and 4, respectively.

Robelle De Jesus [3/8] secured AdU’s sole win in Round 9 with a victory over Jallen Agra [2.5/7] on Board 2.

Round 10 is scheduled for Saturday, November 11.

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A Bacolodnon who loves basketball, chess, and esports.


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