AdU, NU pace UAAP chess

MANILA, Philippines - Adamson University and National University share first place in the men’s division, even as Far Eastern University seized the top spot in the distaff side after two rounds in the UAAP Season 77 chess tournament last weekend on the De La Salle University campus.

The Falcons tallied a 2.5-1.5 win over University of Santo Tomas in the opening round and routed University of the Philippines, 3.5-1.5, in the second round.

With last season’s Rookie of the Year Austin Literatus leading the way, the Bulldogs downed Ateneo, 3-1, in the first round and defending champion Far Eastern University, 3-1, in the second round.

Adamson, which placed second last year, and NU now have six points, half point ahead of third running UST.

Riding on WIM Janelle Mae Frayna’s win over reigning MVP and fellow WIM Jan Jodilyn Fronda in Board 1, the Lady Tamaraws edged De La Salle, 2.5-1.5 in the opening round and tripped University of the East, 3-1, in the second round.

Collecting 5.5 points, FEU is half point clear of the Lady Archers, who rebounded from the opening day loss to the Lady Tamaraws with a 3.5-.5 crushing of the Lady Bulldogs.

The Tigresses and the Lady Bulldogs are at joint third place with 4.5 points.

In deference of the ongoing Papal visit, the league has canceled the matches scheduled last Wednesday and this weekend.

Third round action resumes on Wednesday.