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UAAP High School Chess: FEU-Diliman sweeps foes to stay unbeaten


Far Eastern University-Diliman continued to dominate after strong performances in Round 2 of the UAAP Season 87 High School Chess Tournaments on Sunday at the Adamson gym.

The Baby Tamaraws maintained their near-perfect run with a convincing 3.5-0.5 victory over Ateneo High School, while the Lady Baby Tamaraws extended their fiery form by sweeping National University Nazareth School, 4-0.

For FEU-D’s boys’ squad, Oscar Cantela [1.5/2] outmaneuvered Ateneo’s Aida Lucas Mejia [0.5/1] in 43 moves of a King’s Indian Defense on Board 1. Meanwhile, Jerish Velarde [2/2] secured another point with a 48-move win over Ronell Co [0.5/2] in an English Opening on Board 2.

Joemel Narzabal [1/1] and Ritchie James Abeleda [1/1] completed the rout with victories over Luis Gabriel Guttierez [0.5/2] and Marc Justine Fua [0/2] on Boards 3 and 4, respectively.

In the girls’ division, FEU-D’s Kate Ordizo [1.5/2] forced Jersey Marticio [1/2] to resign after 57 moves, while Woman FIDE Master Ruelle Canino [2/2] dispatched Ryien Bahita [0/1] in just 32 moves of a Caro-Kann Defense.

April Joy Claros [2/2] and Ann Beatrice Bombales [1/1] also delivered strong performances, defeating Juzia Agne [1/2] and Sara Dalagan [1/2] on Boards 3 and 4, respectively.

The University of Santo Tomas Junior Male Woodpushers started their season on a high note with Sumer Oncita [1/1] and John Cyrus Borce [1/1] securing victories against Adamson University’s Allan Dolfo [1/2] and Jian Cedrik Bautista [1/2] on Boards 1 and 3.

Karlycris Clarito Jr. [0.5/1] and Jina Carlo Rivera [0.5/1] settled for draws with Jonver Acosta and Bryce Bayani on Boards 2 and 4, completing a 3-1 win for UST.

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In another girls’ matchup, Adamson University blanked De La Salle Zobel with a commanding 4-0 win, forcing a tie for second place with National University Nazareth School (NUNS).

Lira Placer [1/1], Christen Reyes [1/1], Florence Isabedra [1/1], and Ma. Christina Samarita [1/1] secured victories over Sarah Cabodil [0/1], Mariel Solis [0/2], Francesca Icay [0/1], and Jeslyn Santos [0/2] on Boards 1 through 4, respectively.

Round 3 of both the boys’ and girls’ divisions will take place on Saturday, October 19.

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A Bacolodnon who loves basketball, chess, and esports.




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