UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Chess Standings after Round 4
Men's 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's 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)
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.
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.
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