University of Makati Chess Team Wins Philippine CHED Sports Friendship Games 2022


by Marlon Bernardino

MANILA—The University of Makati (UMAK) Herons varsity chess team emerged as the overall champion at the recently-concluded national chess tournament of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Sports Friendship Games 2022 held June 23 to 25 at the Quezon Memorial CIrcle in Quezon City, Philippines.

Led by team captain Japeth Jay Tandoc, the UMAK Herons team bested tough opponents from different schools after three grueling days of the chess championship, applying the standard time control format of 60 minutes + 16 seconds increment.

Members of the team were  Joshua Abrera, Vincent Mariano, Joshua Francisco, Ariel Joven Jereos , Lyle Oliver Nabual and assistant team captain Theresa Saquilayan.

Under the mentorship and coaching of Clark “CJ” Dela Torre, the varsity chess team brought pride and honor to UMAK Herons backed up by UMAK OIC President Elyxzur C. Ramos, Vice President for Student Services and Community Development Prof. Virgilio B. Tabbu, Athletic Development Center Dir. Dominador B.Lera and Makati City Mayor Mar-len Abigail “Abby” Sombillo Binay-Campos.

“All that hard work and determination really paid off.” said UMAK Herons chess coach Clark “CJ” Dela Torre. ” UMAK OIC President Elyxzur C. Ramos, UMAK Vice President for Student Services and Community Development Prof. Virgilio B. Tabbu, UMAK Director, Athletic Development Center DIR. Dominador B.Lera and Makati City Mayor Mar-len Abigail “Abby” Sombillo Binay-Campos, thank you for the undying support and guidance.” he added.

The UMAK Herons scored victories over Pateros Technological College, 4-0, in the first round, Pangasinan State University, 2.5-0.5, in the second round, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, 4-0, in the third round, Tarlac State University, 3-1, in the fourth round, Dr. Yanga’s College Inc., 4-0, in the fifth round and Technological University of the Philippines, 3.5-0.5, in the sixth and final round.

Adjudged individual gold medalists were Board 1 Jacob Sta. Ana of Tarlac State University, Board 2 Japeth Kay Tandoc of University of Makati, Board 3 Vincent Mariano of University of Makati, Board 4 Joshua Francisco of University of Makati, Board 5 Rica Alcantara of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University.

Mark Louie Maurera of University of Makati defeated Mary Grace Sagles of Pangasinan State University in the last round to clinch the title in the individual competition with perfect score of 6.0 points in six outings.

Tournament Director was NA Joel Villanueva while Chief Arbiter was IA Patrick Lee. Dr. Alfredo Paez is the CHED Commissioner in Chess Sports.

Visit chess-results.com for team and individual results.

Final Ranking after 6 Rounds: (Match Points System)
12.0 points—University of Makati
10.0 points—Tarlac State University
8.0 points—Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
7.0 points—Pangasinan State University
6.0 points—Marikina Polytechnic College
6.0 points—Technological University of the Philippines
5.0 points—Dr. Yanga’s College Inc.
4.0 points—Pateros Technological College
2.0 points—Immaculada Concepcion College
0.0—Perpetual Help College of Manila