Chess | Josh Almonte
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans returned to their profitable methods with back-to-back sweeps within the ongoing Skilled Chess Affiliation of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Convention after routing their southern division rivals on Saturday night time, April 26.
The Trojans dismantled each the Iloilo Kisela Knights and the Bacolod Blitzers of their two-game schedule, tightening their grip on the No. 1 spot within the southern division with a 16-3 (win-loss) report.
Their spectacular efficiency additionally ended a string of break up outcomes from their earlier two-game matches towards northern division groups.
In opposition to Iloilo, the Trojans delivered a commanding 17-4 victory, led by Worldwide Grasp (IM) Joel Banawa, who dominated Board 1 by sweeping Lloyd Lanciola in each the blitz and speedy rounds. Toledo posted a lopsided 6-1 rating within the blitz and continued their dominance with an 11-3 tally within the speedy video games.
On Board 2, FIDE Grasp (FM) Ellan Asuela defeated Erol Parondo, whereas Girl FIDE Grasp (WFM) Cherry Ann Mejia prevailed over Rhea Jean Rarols on Board 3, contributing essential factors to the Trojans’ emphatic win.
Of their second match, Toledo outclassed Bacolod, 14.5-6.5. In contrast to Iloilo, the Blitzers confirmed some resistance within the blitz spherical, the place they solely trailed 2.5-4.5. Nevertheless, the Trojans proved too sturdy within the speedy video games, outscoring Bacolod, 10-4.
IM Banawa as soon as once more led the cost, sweeping Danny Mangao on Board 1. FM Asuela mirrored his teammate’s success by additionally clinching twin victories towards Ian Cris Henry Udani on Board 2, making them the one Toledo gamers to attain excellent rounds in each matches.
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