^

Sports

Philippines chessers slow down with loss to Georgia

Joey Villar - The Philippine Star
Philippines chessers slow down with loss to Georgia
Chess stock photo.
Image by Devanath from Pixabay

BUDAPEST – The Philippines saw its hope for a best finish nipped in the bid after falling to Georgia, 2.5-1.5, in the 10th and penultimate round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here Saturday.

The Filipinos had all the chances at a win or at a draw with Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra and International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia appearing to have gained the superior positions.

In the end, Sadorra settled for a 22-move draw with GM Mikheil Mchedlishvili in a Center Counter duel via repetition at board one as Garcia also halved the point with GM Levan Pantsulaia in 39 moves of an English encounter at board four.

GM-elect Daniel Quizon also drew his game with Nikolozi Kacharava in 35 moves of a Ruy Lopez, making it a 1.5-1.5 tie before IM Pau Bersamina missed out on his drawing chances and succumbed to GM Luka Paichadze in 43 moves of a Sicilian scrimmage at board three.

That sent the Filipinos, sponsored by the Philippine Sports Commission and backed by NCFP chief Butch Pichay, falling from a share of No. 15 to a group at No. 36 with 12 match points.

It also dealt a big blow on Sadorra’s chances to snare an individual medal at board one.

vuukle comment

CHESS

Philstar
x
  • Latest
  • Trending
Latest
Latest
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with