by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA, Philippines—National Master Jasper Faeldonia led Romblon Chess Club to victory with a tournament-high of 87 points in the latest Colegas Weekly Rapid 32 Team Battle participated in by 490 players worldwide, NM Faeldonia played a total of 26 games with a win rate of 81%, a berserk rate of 91%, and an overall performance rate of 2419.
NM Faeldonia was supported by teammates Carlito Faina Jr., AGM Joseph Galindo, Rilly Familara, and Joel Forcadas. The top 10 participating teams in this tournament were:
1st- Romblon Chess Club- Philippines
2nd- Philippine Blitz Arena- Philippines
3rd- Team Chess 73728 – Worldwide
4th- Xadrez Entre Amigos – Brazil
5th- نادي الشطرنج المغربي – Morocco
6th- Arab World Team – Saudi Arabia
7th- Lichess Swiss – Worldwide
8th- Echecs Maxipontain – Europe
9th- Dream Team – Russia
10th- Gujarat Lions – India
“Congratulations to RCC for defending the title for the 3rd consecutive time. Thanks to all who supported the team. Mabuhay ang mga Pilipinong manlalaro ng ajedrez,” said Engr. Ernie Fetisan Faeldonia