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UAAP: NU women take down Adamson to open bid for 3rd straight chess crown

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="NU" s="" Woman="" Fide="" Master="" Allaney="" Doroy.="" UAAP="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/tvpatrol/10/16/jia-allanney-(nu).jpg"/><figcaption>NU&#x27;s Woman Fide Master Allaney Doroy. UAAP Media.</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA -- National University opened its bid for a three-peat with a comfortable 3.5-0.5 victory over Adamson University in Round 1 of the UAAP Season 86 Women&#x27;s Chess Championships at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Saturday.The Lady Bulldogs picked up where they left off last season, as Woman Fide Master Allaney Doroy [1/1] caught a fortunate break in Board 1 after Robelle De Jesus [0/1] declined a three-fold repetition by the 38th move and went on to win after 75 moves in a queen endgame.Princess Ballete [1/1] also had a smooth game against Adamson&#x27;s Phoebie Arellano [0/1] on Board 2, despite playing with the black pieces. She capitalized on her opponent&#x27;s imprecise midgame play, securing victory after 43 moves in a Sicilian Defense: Dragon variation.Natasja Jasmine Balabbo [1/1] then triumphed over Patricia Bernardo in Board 4 in a 62-move queen endgame. Jesca Docena [0.5/1] secured a draw in Board 3 with Queenie Samarita [0.5/1] to complete NU&#x27;s strong performance.Meanwhile, Far Eastern University, boasting five women national masters this season, clinched its first win with a 2.5-1.5 victory over Ateneo de Manila University.Women National Masters Vic Glysen Derotas [1/1] and Mary Joy Tan [1/1] secured victories against Jiessel Marino [0/1] and Ma. Elayza Villa [0/1] on Boards 1 and 2, respectively. Woman National Master Mhage Sebastian [0.5/1] then split the point with Kristine Mae Flores [0.5/1] to secure the win for FEU. Team captain and Woman National Master Bea Mendoza [0/1] was the lone casualty as she fell to Ateneo&#x27;s Alphecca Gonzales [1/1].University of the Philippines also entered the win column with a 2.5-1.5 victory over University of Santo Tomas, tying FEU in second place.Rookie Jerlyn Mae San Diego [1/1] delivered a masterful performance in Board 1 as she outplayed Joannah Olay [0/1], a win complemented by Jallen Agra [1/1] in Board 3 over Princess Louise Oncita [0/1]. Precious Eve Ferrer [0.5/1] then secured a draw in a rook vs. bishop endgame against Josemier Panol [0.5/1] in Board 2 to start UP&#x27;s season with a win. Rohanisah Buto [1/1] secured the lone win for UST, overcoming Geraldine Guyo [0/1] on Board 4.Meanwhile, defending champion Far Eastern University - Diliman claimed the top spot on the opening day of the UAAP Season 86 Boys&#x27; Chess Championships by dominating Adamson University with a 3.5-0.5 victory at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Saturday.Ateneo High School began a promising Season 86 campaign with a 3-1 victory over De La Salle Zobel.With defending champion FEU-D receiving a bye on the opening day, Adamson University shone in the UAAP Season 86 Girls Chess Championship with a 4-0 shutout victory over De La Salle Zobel.

NU opened its bid for a three-peat with a comfortable 3.5-0.5 victory over Adamson in Round 1 of the UAAP Season 86 Women's Chess Championships.