University of Santo Tomas defeated Adamson University, 3.5-0.5, in Round 3 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 88 chess tournament at the Adamson Gym.
FIDE Master and Season 87 Most Valuable Player Christian Mark Daluz (2/2) led the charge, winning a queen vs. rook-and-bishop endgame against John Rocel Simon (1/2) on Board One.
Chester Reyes (2/2) won with black on Board Two, defeating Joshua Roque (0/2) in 42 moves of an English Opening.
On Board Three, Lee Roi Palma (2/2) shocked Adamson’s Robert Palisoc (0/2) with a late rook sacrifice that turned a balanced position into a winning mating attack.
Mark Reyes (0.5/1) and Dustin Herrero (0.5/2) drew on Board Four.
Ateneo moved into a tie for second after a strong 3-1 win over La Salle.
Cedric Abris (1/2), Arena FIDE Master Ritchie Abeleda (2/2), and Christopher Kis-ing (1/1) secured victories on Boards One, Three and Four.
UP held FEU to a 2-2 draw to join Ateneo in second place.
Arena FIDE Master Io Calica (1.5/2) and Arena International Master John Rydel Ventures (0.5/1) drew with FEU’s FIDE Master Mark Bacojo (1.5/2) and Franklin Andes (0.5/1) on Boards One and Four, respectively.
In women’s play, La Salle stayed on top with a 2.5-1.5 win over Adamson.
Rinoa Sadey (3/3) and Checy Telesforo (1/1) delivered wins on Boards Three and Four.
Woman National Master Francois Magpily (1.5/3) drew with Robelle de Jesus (1.5/3) on Board One, while Juzeia Agne (1/2) lost to Ma. Christina Samarita (1.5/3) on Board Two.
National University beat Ateneo, 2.5-1.5.
Woman FIDE Master Allaney Doroy (3/3) earned her third straight win in 49 moves against Jiessel Marino (1.5/4) on Board One.
Queen Rose Pamplona (1/1) defeated Francine Magpily (1/2) on Board Four, while Kyla Dalagan (1.5/2) drew with Alphecca Gonzales (1.5/4) on Board Three.
Far Eastern University bounced back from its opening-day loss with a clean 4-0 win over University of the Philippines (UP), climbing to third place.
Woman FIDE Master April Joy Carlos (1.5/2), Francesca Largo (2.5/3), Woman National Master Vic Glysen Derotas (2/2), and Joyce Rueda (1/1) all scored wins for FEU.