Toledo Xignex Trojans
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans proceed to impress of their marketing campaign for the Skilled Chess Affiliation of the Philippines (PCAP) SGM Wesley So Cup, extending their exceptional unbeaten streak to 13-0 after a pair of victories on Wednesday evening, October 9.
Because the reigning Southern Division champions, the Trojans showcased their dominance by defeating Northern Division opponents, the Quezon Metropolis Simba’s Tribe and the Cagayan Kings, of their ongoing inter-division matches.
The Trojans first confronted off towards Quezon Metropolis, delivering a commanding 17-4 victory. FIDE Grasp (FM) Noel Dela Cruz led the cost with spectacular back-to-back wins towards Candidate Grasp (CM) Looi Xin Hao in each the blitz and fast rounds on board one.
Indian Worldwide Grasp (IM) Aaryan Varshney and Ladies’s FIDE Grasp (WFM) Cherry Ann Mejia additionally made important contributions, every securing two wins towards Nationwide Grasp (NM) Marlon Bernardino and Elizsa Cafirma, respectively.
The Trojans concluded the blitz spherical with a slim 4-3 lead, then dominated the fast spherical, clinching a decisive 14-1 victory towards Quezon Metropolis.
Of their second match of the night, the Trojans routed the Cagayan Kings with a rating of 13.5-7.5.
WFM Mejia as soon as once more shone brightly, incomes two wins towards April Pleasure Ramos in each the blitz and fast rounds.
The Trojans wrapped up the blitz spherical with a 4.5-2.5 rating and continued their profitable momentum within the fast spherical, securing a 9-5 triumph.
These two victories not solely solidified the Trojans’ standing but additionally widened the hole between them and the opposite groups within the Southern Division, boosting their report to a formidable 13-0.
The Camarines Hovering Eagles path in second place with a 9-4 report, adopted by the Davao Chess Eagles and the Iloilo Kisela Knights, each at 7-6.
Within the Northern Division, the Pasig Metropolis King Pirates lead the standings with a 12-1 report, having suffered their solely defeat towards Toledo earlier within the season, adopted carefully by the San Juan Predators at 11-2.
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