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UAAP Collegiate Chess: Sebastian forces Magpily to resign in B1 as FEU zooms to women’s lead


DEFENDING champion Far Eastern University pulled away from the pack in the women’s division with a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over De La Salle University in Round 5 of the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Chess Tournament on Sunday at Adamson Gym.

The Lady Tamaraws now lead the standings with eight match points, holding a superior tiebreaker in total points scored over second-placed La Salle, who trails with six match points.

On Board 1, Woman National Master (WNM) Mhage Sebastian (4/4) showcased a brilliant combination of tactical moves in a closed position, forcing WNM Francois Magpily (2.5/4) to resign after 42 moves in a Sicilian Defense.

WNM Vic Glysen Derotas (4/4) followed with a grueling 80-move victory over Arena Grandmaster Sara Olendo (1/4) on Board 3. Meanwhile, Francheska Largo (2/2) capitalized on a 35th-move blunder by Rinoa Sadey (3/4) in time pressure to secure FEU’s third point.

La Salle’s Checy Telesforo (1.5/3) prevented a shutout, holding Samantha Umayan (1.5/2) to a draw on Board 4.

In the men’s division, defending champion University of Santo Tomas achieved its first shutout of the season, dismantling Adamson University 4-0, and overtaking University of the Philippines for the top spot.

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Leading UST’s charge was FIDE Master (FM) Christian Daluz (4/4), who sacrificed his bishop for a powerful passed pawn, securing a decisive endgame victory over Joshua Roque (0.5/4) on Board 1.

On Board 2, UST’s Chester Reyes (1/2) triumphed in a rook endgame against Arena International Master Alfonso Olendo (0/3).

Meanwhile, Jan Clifford Labog (2/3) and team captain Melito Ocsan Jr. (2.5/3) defeated John Rocel Simon (1/4) and Dustin Herrero (1/3) on Boards 3 and 4, respectively.

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UP remained in contention with a 3-1 win over FEU, improving to six match points.

Arena International Master Cyrus Francisco (2.5/4), Roderenz Adra (2.5/4), and Arena Grandmaster Io Aristle Calica (3/4) all secured wins over FM John Merill Jacutina (2.5/4), FM Jeth Morado (1/3), and Christian Olaybal (1/2) on Boards 2, 3, and 4.

FM Mark Bacojo (3/4) provided the only victory for FEU, handing FM Stephen Pangilinan (3/4) his first loss of the tournament on Board 1.

In other women’s division matches, National University continued its rise with a commanding 3-1 win over UP, closing in on the second spot.

The Lady Bulldogs dominated as Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Allaney Doroy (3/4) and Natasja Balabbo (3/4) won on Boards 1 and 4, defeating Precious Ferrer (0/4) and Sofia Alcala (0/1), respectively.

Yana De Vera (1/3) and Queen Rose Pamplona (1.5/3) drew their matches with Jallen Agra (2.5/5) and Raiza Locmayoan (1.5/3) on Boards 2 and 3, sealing a near-perfect result for NU.

Ateneo rose to solo fourth place in the women’s division after a 2-2 draw against UST.

Ma. Elayza Villa (3.5/5) extended her undefeated streak with a win over Precious Yecla (2/4) on Board 2.

Meanwhile, Kristine Flores (1.5/4) and Lexie Hernandez (4.5/5) settled for draws with UST’s Josemier Panol (2.5/4) and Christine Tabungar (0.5/2) on Boards 1 and 3.

Princes Oncita (2/2) remained perfect, clinching her second straight win for UST by defeating Alphecca Gonzales (1.5/3) on Board 4.

In men’s division action, La Salle edged archrival Ateneo 2.5-1.5, moving up to third in the standings.

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Angele Biete (3.5/4) and Daniel John Lemi (2.5/4) delivered victories for the Green Woodpushers, defeating Romeo Canino (1/4) and Christopher Kis-ing (2/4) on Boards 2 and 3, respectively.

Kris Olvido (1/2) sealed La Salle’s win with a draw against Ateneo’s Knarf Batislaong (2/4), while Paul Matthew Llanillo (1/4) claimed Ateneo’s sole victory by outclassing Cyril Telesforo (1/4) on the top board.

Round 5 of the men’s tournament is set for Sunday, while the women’s division will continue with Round 6 on Saturday.

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