Needing just a draw to complete a king-sized win, Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna and WIM Catherine Secopito couldn’t deliver. It was an impressive result for the Pinay chessers nonetheless, being ranked just 43rd in this biennial 11-round tournament. But we’re happy with the result because it came against a higher-seeded team,” said GM Jayson Gonzales, the women’s non-playing coach. The Filipinas took a much-needed breather yesterday before they plunge back to action tonight against 15th seed Spain, which demolished Brazil, 4-0, in the sixth-round. 102 Lebanon, 1.5-2.5, with IM Haridas Pascua coming through with the lone win over Maroun Tomb on board three.

Source: Philippine Star September 29, 2018 15:56 UTC