S87 Chess Tournament recap

UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Chess Standings

Men Match Pts (Board Pts)

UST 10.0 (19.0)

FEU 7.0 (14.5)

UP 7.0 (13.5)

DLSU 7.0 (12.5)

Ateneo 4.0 (9.0)

ADU 1.0 (3.5)

Women Match Pts (Board Pts)

FEU 12.0 (20.5)

DLSU 10.0 (16.0)

NU 9.0 (15.0)

Ateneo 6.0 (13.5)

UST 5.0 (12.0)

UP 4.0 (10.0)

ADU 2.0 (8.5)

UAAP Season 87 High School Chess Standings:

Boys Match Points (Board Points):

FEU-D 10.0 (17.5)

UST 6.0 (10.5)

ADU 6.0.0 (9.5)

Ateneo 2.0 (7.5)

DLSZ 0.0 (4.0)

Girls Match Points (Board Points):

FEU-D 9.0 (15.0)

UST 7.0 (14.5)

NUNS 4.0 (10.0)

ADU 4.0 (8.0)

DLSZ 0.0 (0.0)

Games on Wednesday:

(Adamson gym)

2 p.m. - FEU vs ADU (women)

2 p.m. - Ateneo vs UP (women)

2 p.m. - UST vs DLSU (women)

Games on Saturday:

(Adamson Gym)

3 p.m. - FEU-D vs Ateneo (boys')

3 p.m. - ADU vs UST (boys')

3 p.m. - FEU-D vs NUNS (girls')

3 p.m. - NUNS vs ADU (girls')

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas secured its fourth consecutive victory, moving two games ahead in the standings with a 4-0 sweep over Ateneo de Manila University in Round 6 of the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Chess Tournament on Sunday.

The defending champions now hold 10 match points, placing them three points ahead of a three-way tie for second between Far Eastern University, University of the Philippines, and De La Salle University.

FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz (6/6) continued to lead UST with an unbroken winning streak, securing his sixth consecutive victory by outmaneuvering Paul Matthew Llanillo (2/6) in 30 moves on Board 1.

Skipper Melito Ocsan Jr. (4/5) also shone, defeating Ateneo's Knarf Bastislaong (3/6) on Board 3 in 39 moves of a Sicilian Defense.

Chester Reyes (3/4) and Julius Gonzales (1/2) completed UST’s domination, defeating Christopher Kis-ing (2/6) and Norberto Manuel (0/1) on Boards 2 and 4, respectively.

In the women’s division, UP pulled off an upset over second-ranked DLSU with a close 2.5-1.5 result.

With all other women’s matches ending in 2-2 draws in Round 8, Jerlyn San Diego (3/5) led UP's charge from the bottom of the standings by defeating Woman National Master Francois Magpily (4/7).

Precious Eve Ferrer (1/6) bounced back from five straight losses, claiming victory over Arena Grandmaster Sara Olendo (3/7) on Board 2, while Jallen Agra (4/7) secured the Fighting Maroons' win by forcing a draw with Rinoa Sadey (4.5/7) on Board 3.

La Salle’s lone win in Round 8 came from Checy Telesforo (3.5/5), who bested Raiza Locmayoan (2/5) on Board 4. Despite the loss, the Lady Woodpushers held onto second place with 10 match points, while UP moved up to sixth with four match points.

FEU also registered a sweep in Round 6 of the men’s division, defeating Adamson University 4-0.

FIDE Master Mark Bacojo (4/5), Dale Bernardo (2.5/4), FIDE Master John Merill Jacutina (4/6), and Istraelito Rilloraza (2/3) all notched wins over their Adamson opponents—John Frederick Sunga (0/3), Vince Arellano (0/3), Joshua Roque (1.5/6), and John Rocel Simon (1/6), respectively.

In other women’s matches, National University (NU) shared a 2-2 draw with Ateneo, holding third place with nine match points.

NU’s Woman FIDE Master Allaney Doroy (4.5/7) and Jelaine Adriano (2/3) claimed victories over Kristine Flores (1.5/5) and Jiessel Marino (0/3).

Meanwhile, Ateneo's Ma. Elayza Villa (5/7) and Lexie Hernandez (5.5/7) outplayed Natasja Balabbo (5/7) and Princess Ballete (1/3) on Boards 2 and 3, respectively.

UST’s match with Adamson also ended in a 2-2 draw, with Josemier Panol (4.5/6) and Precious Yecla (4/7) delivering points for the Tigress Woodpushers, defeating Angela San Luis (0.5/7) and Christine Hernandez (0/3) on Boards 1 and 2.

Adamson’s Robelle de Jesus (4.5/6) recorded her third straight win by defeating Rohanisah Buto (1/5) on Board 3, while Phoebie Arellano (3.5/7) secured victory over UST’s Princess Oncita (2/5) on Board 4.

In the men’s division, UP and La Salle also settled for a 2-2 draw, keeping both teams in contention for podium finishes at third and fourth, respectively.

UP’s Cyrus Francisco (3.5/6) rebounded from a Round 5 loss by defeating DLSU’s previously unbeaten Angelo Biete (4/6).

Roderenz Adra (3/6) and Io Aristotle Calica (4/6) held their own with draws on Boards 3 and 4 against Jester Sistoza (1.5/3) and Daniel John Lemi (4/6).

On Board 1, Cyril Telesforo (2/6) halted a two-game losing streak by overcoming FIDE Master Stephen Pangilinan (3/6), who suffered his third consecutive loss.

The women’s division will resume with Round 9 on Wednesday, while Round 7 of the men’s division is set for Saturday.

On the other hand, Far Eastern University - Diliman edged closer to a championship sweep, remaining undefeated at the close of Round 6 in the UAAP Season 87 High School Chess Tournaments at Adamson Gym on Sunday.

With three matches left, the Baby Tamaraws maintained their lead in the boys' division, now holding 10 match points after a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over winless De La Salle Zobel.

Jerish John Velarde (4.5/5) set the tone with a strong showing, forcing James Vinluan (0/4) to resign after just 29 moves in an English Opening, showcasing a decisive endgame advantage on Board 2.

On Board 3, Franklin Andes (2/3) secured another win, outplaying La Salle’s Gian Caguiat (0/4) in only 31 moves. Lemmuel Adena (4/4) followed suit with a swift 31-move checkmate of Santino Edralin (0/2) on Board 4. Oscar Cantela (4/5) completed FEU-D’s victory with a draw against Tyrhone Tabernilla (3/5) on Board 1.

Meanwhile, in the girls' division, FEU-D maintained its top position despite a 2-2 draw with University of Santo Tomas, their closest challenger for the title.

Woman FIDE Master Ruelle Canino (5/5) continued her flawless run with a fifth consecutive victory, this time against UST’s Iana Sotaridona (3/5) on Board 2. April Joy Carlos (5/5) also contributed to FEU-D’s effort by defeating Nathalia Liscano (3/4) on Board 3.

UST managed to equalize the match after Daren Dela Cruz (3/5) and Trina Temple (4/4) defeated Kate Ordizo (3.5/5) and Ann Beatrice Bombales (1/2) on Board 1 and Board 4, respectively.

In another girls’ division matchup, National University Nazareth School boosted its podium chances with a commanding 4-0 sweep of last-place De La Salle Zobel.

Jersey Marticio (3.5/5), Juzeia Agne (2/4), Sara Dalagan (2.5/4), and Kyla Dalagan (2/4) all secured convincing wins over Sarah Cabodil (0/4), Mariel Solis (0/3), Ayana Montes (0/3), and Jeslyn Santos (0/4), respectively.

With this win, the Junior Lady Bulldogs climbed to third place in the standings as Adamson University had a bye in Round 6.

Adamson University also kept its podium hopes alive in the boys' division with a narrow 2.5-1.5 victory over fourth-place Ateneo High School.

Allan Dolfo (2/5) snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Ateneo’s Aidan Mejia (0.5/4) on Board 1, while Bryce Bayani (2.5/3) added another point for Adamson with a win over Arena FIDE Master Marc Fua (1/4) on Board 4.

Jonver Acosta (2.5/5) clinched Adamson’s victory by drawing against Jose Pio Caro (1/3) on Board 2, although Ateneo's Arena FIDE Master Ronnell Co (2.5/4) provided his team’s lone win on Board 3, overcoming Jian Bautista (2/5).

Round 7 for both divisions is scheduled to resume on Saturday.

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