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FIDE Master Stephen Rome Pangilinan in action in the UAAP Season 87 men's chess tournament

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1729420086295UAAP S87 Chess Day 1 - Mens UP vs DLSU - STEPHEN ROME PANGILINAN-9797.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="FIDE Master Stephen Rome Pangilinan in action in the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s chess tournament. UAAP Media"/>FIDE Master Stephen Rome Pangilinan in action in the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s chess tournament. UAAP MediaMANILA -- University of the Philippines and defending champion University of Santo Tomas continue to lead the way in the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s chess tournaments after Round 3 on Saturday at the Adamson Gym.</div>UP secured a 2-2 split with Ateneo de Manila University to remain the league leaders with four match points -- half a point ahead of the UST Male Woodpushers, who also have four match points but trail in total points scored.The Diliman-based squad kept Ateneo de Manila University winless with a 2-2 tie after each team scored a win and two draws.FIDE Master Stephen Rome Pangilinan (3/3) continued his perfect record on the top board, achieving a 58-move victory over Paul Llanillo (0/3) in a rook-versus-bishop endgame. Roderenz Adra (1.5/3) and Arena Grandmaster Io Aristotle Calica (2/3) each settled for draws with Christopher Kis-ing (2/3) and Knarf Batislaong (1.5/3) on Boards 3 and 4, respectively. Romeo Canino (1/3) secured a win for Ateneo after forcing Arena International Master Cyrus Francisco (1.5/3) to resign in just 25 moves of an Alekhine&#x27;s Defense while playing white on Board 2.The Male Woodpushers, on the other hand, also experienced a heart-stopping finish with FIDE Master Christian Daluz&#x27;s (3/3) brilliant comeback helping UST bounce back from an upset loss last week. They secured a close 2.5-1.5 victory over FEU, maintaining a tight grip on second place.With the score tied at 1.5-1.5, Daluz rallied from a piece down to clinch victory after 76 moves in a rook endgame against FIDE Master Mark Bacojo (2/3) on Board 1. Former league MVP and skipper Melito Ocsan Jr. (1.5/2) contributed another win for UST by defeating Dale Bernardo (0.5/2) on Board 2, while Lee Roi Palma (2/3) drew with FIDE Master John Merill Jacutina (2.5/3) on Board 3. Christian Olaybal (1/1) secured the lone win for the Tamaraws against Julius Gonzales (0/1) on Board 4.In the women&#x27;s division, Far Eastern University faced a tough match against UP, relying on debuting Rhea Jean Canino’s (0.5/1) nerves of steel to force a draw in a grueling four-hour marathon against Raiza Locmayoan (1/2). This effort contributed to a 2.5-1.5 victory, keeping FEU atop the standings with six match points.FEU came off back-to-back shutout victories before Canino played accurately, even while a pawn down in a rook and pawn endgame.The match initially appeared to favor the Lady Tamaraws, as Woman National Masters Mhage Sebastian (3/3) and Vic Glysen Derotas (3/3) quickly scored victories over Jarel Lacambra (0.5/4) and Woman National Master Jerlyn San Diego (1/3) on Boards 1 and 2, respectively. However, UP&#x27;s Jallen Agra (2/4) outplayed Woman National Master Mary Joy Tan (2/3) on Board 3, setting the stage for Canino’s heroic conversion against Locmayoan.Adamson University made a breakthrough in the men&#x27;s division, finally securing a point with a 2-2 tie against De La Salle University. John Rocel Simon (1/3) and Dustin Mackenzie (1/2) registered victories for the Falcons, defeating Daniel John Lemi (1.5/3) and John Lance Valencia (0/1) on Boards 3 and 4, respectively. On Board 1, Cyril Telesforo (1/3) took down Adamson&#x27;s Vince Arellano (0/1), while Angele Biete (2.5/3) overcame Joshua Roque (0.5/3) on Board 2 to complete the split.In other women’s division matches, the Lady Woodpushers of La Salle dispatched archrival Ateneo, 2.5-1.5, to reach six match points. Rinoa Sadey (3/3) and Lovely Geraldino (1/1) emerged victorious against Jiessel Marino (0/2) and Glesit Tatoy (0/1) on Boards 3 and 4, respectively. Francios Magpily&#x27;s (2.5/3) draw with Ma. Elayza Villa (2.5/4) on Board 1 ensured DLSU&#x27;s triumph, while Ateneo&#x27;s Lexie Hernandez (4/4) outclassed Arena Grandmaster Sara Olendo (1/3) on Board 2.The National University Lady Bulldogs rebounded from a tough loss against the defending champions with a commanding 3-1 victory over the Adamson Lady Falcons. Woman FIDE Master Allaney Doroy (2/3), Queen Rose Pamplona (1/2), and Natasja Balabbo (2/3) all secured wins against Angela San Luis (0.5/4), Christine Hernandez (0/1), and Mariane Flora (0/2) on Boards 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Adamson&#x27;s Phoebie Arellano (2/4) prevented a shutout loss by defeating Princess Ballete (0/1) on Board 4.Round 4 of the men&#x27;s division is set Sunday, while Round 5 of the women&#x27;s division will commence on the same day.In the high school division, Far Eastern University-Diliman extended their lead in both the boys&#x27; and girls&#x27; divisions after victories over UST and Adamson, respectively.

University of the Philippines and defending champion University of Santo Tomas continue to lead the way in the UAAP Season 87 men's chess tournaments after Round 3 on Saturday at the Adamson Gym.

University of the Philippines and defending champion University of Santo Tomas continue to lead the way in the UAAP Season 87 men's chess tournaments after Round 3 on Saturday at the Adamson Gym.

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UAAP: UP, UST continue to pace men's chess

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