PH bets bow to Hungary, Georgia

By The Manila Times

Aug 09, 2022 12:10 am

THE Philippines fell to Hungary in the women's section and Georgia in the men's side with the same 2.5-1.5 scores in the ninth round Sunday that may have zapped its hopes of a top 10 finish in the 44th World Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India.

Woman FIDE Master Shania Mae Mendoza and Woman International Master (WIM) Kylen Joy Mordido lost their matches on boards three and four, while WIM Jan Jodilyn Fronda won her game on board two and Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna drew hers on top board.

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