S87 Chess Tournament Recap
UAAP Season 87 Chess Tournament
Game Natin
UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Chess Standings after Round 4
Men Match Pts (Board Pts)
UST 6.0 (11.5)
UP 6.0 (11.0)
DLSU 6.0 (9.0)
FEU 3.0 (8.0)
Ateneo 2.0 (6.0)
ADU 1.0 (2.5)
Women Match Pts (Board Pts)
FEU 8.0 (14.0)
DLSU 6.0 (9.0)
NU 6.0 (8.5)
Ateneo 5.0 (11.0)
UST 4.0 (8.0)
ADU 1.0 (4.0)
UP 0.0 (5.5)
UAAP Season 87 High School Chess Standings:
Boys Match Pts (Board Pts)
FEU-D 8.0 (14.0)
UST 4.0 (8.0)
Ateneo 2.0 (4.5)
ADU 2.0 (4.0)
DLSZ 0.0 (1.5)
Girls Match Pts (Board Pts)
FEU-D 8.0 (13.5)
UST 4.0 (8.5)
ADU 2.0 (5.5)
NUNS 2.0 (4.5)
DLSZ 0.0 (0.0)
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the other hand, Far Eastern University-Diliman dominated the competition, securing identical shutout victories to maintain top spot in both the boys' and girls' divisions at the conclusion of Round 4 of the UAAP Season 87 Chess Tournament on Sunday at the Adamson gym.
Before taking a bye in the next round, FEU-D ensured a clean sweep of their first-round matches in both divisions.
The Baby Tamaraws blanked Adamson University 4-0, while the girls' team recorded a similar 4-0 victory over De La Salle-Zobel.
On Board 1, Oscar Cantela (3.5/4) bolstered his gold medal prospects, remaining undefeated after defeating Adamson’s Allan Rafael Dolfo (1/3).
Fellow Baby Tamaraw Jerish John Velarde (3.5/4) maintained his Board 2 lead with a win over Raemund Bandejas (0.5/2).
Lemuel Jay Adena (3/3) and Arena Candidate Master Joemel Narzabal (2/2) completed FEU-D’s Round 4 sweep with victories over Jonver Acosta (1/3) and Jian Bautista (1/3) on Boards 3 and 4, respectively.
The Lady Baby Tamaraws had a similar performance.
Kate Ordizo (3.5/4) and Woman FIDE Master Ruelle Canino (4/4) defeated La Salle's Joedi Costes (0/2) and Sarah Cabodil (0/2) on Boards 1 and 2, respectively.
On Board 3, April Joy Carlos (4/4) continued her perfect run, winning against Francesca Icay (0/2), while Franiel Magpily (1/2) triumphed over Jeslyn Santos (0/3) on Board 4.
In another girls' division match, University of Santo Tomas claimed its second straight victory with a 3.5-0.5 win over Adamson, securing solo second place.
Trina Temple (3/3) led UST with a flawless record, defeating the previously unbeaten Ma. Christina Samarita (2/3) on Board 4. Nathalie Liscano (2/2) also maintained her winning streak, overcoming Florence Isabedra (1/3) on Board 3.
Iana Sotaridona (2/3) added another point for UST with her win against Christen Reyes (1/2) on Board 2, while Daren dela Cruz (1/3) settled for a draw with ADU’s Lira Placer (1.5/3) on Board 1.
In the boys' division, UST also secured solo second place with a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over De La Salle-Zobel.
Jian Rivera (2.5/3), Jude Dableo (1/2), and Marlon Balbaboco Jr. (1/1) each secured wins on Boards 2, 3, and 4, respectively, against James Karl Vinluan (0/3), Nathan Navarro (0/3), and Santino Edralin (0/1), rounding off UST's commanding performance in Round 4.
Tyrhone Tabernilla (1.5/3) was the only La Salle player to earn points, drawing with Karlycris Clarito Jr. (1.5/3) on Board 1.
Round 5 for both the boys' and girls' divisions will resume on Sunday, October 27.
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