MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s team hopes to build on its strong start in the first five rounds of the World Chess Olympiad although it faces its toughest test thus far against No. 15 Spain at the resumption of hostilities in Batumi, Georgia tonight. With seven out of 10 match points, including a gutsy draw against No. 25 England before the event’s only break, the 43rd-ranked Pinay chessers are in 23rd place with nine others, vowing to spring another surprise against the fancied Spaniards. Galas hopes to make it three in row as she joins Frayna, Mendoza and San Diego in their sixth round duel with Spain with Secopito taking a rest following back-to-back defeats.

Source: Philippine Star September 30, 2018 15:45 UTC