Nica-Ilonggo, Roel Pacquiao grab early GenSan chess lead

GENERAL SANTOS City—Nica Team Ilonggo and Roel Pacquiao Team blanked their respective opponents to lead early opening day winners in the Bobby Pacquiao Random Chess Tournament held at SM Mall Trade Hall here Saturday.

The Ilonggos, led by National Master Rolando Andador, drubbed Arce Survey, 4-0, while Roel Pacquiao Team, powered by Fide Master Alekhine Nouri, swept Phonics Kid.

Also victorious were Guevarra Law Defenders, GenSan Omicrons, Nurjay Sahali Team A, Elman Team A, Elman Team B, Property Expert Realty A, Tagaytay City Chess Club, M.A. Yabut Team B/ Pampanga, Property Expert Realty B, MD Fragata, Pacman Team C, Dimachintucan Team and Pacman Warriors.

The Guevarra Law Defenders beat Taraka Chess Team-Lanao Sur, 3-1; GenSan Omicrons whipped Davao Chess Eagles, 3-1; M.A. Yabut trounced Team J4S-Justice for Seafarers, 3.5-0.5; Property Expert Realty B subdued sister team Property Expert Realty C, 3-1; Nurjay Sahali routed RP Sarangani B, 3.5-0.5; Elman Team A repelled Sulu Chess Club Society Inc., 3-1; Pacman Team C dumped MP Tower, 3-1; MD FRagata edged Pacman GenSan Team, 2.5-1.5; Dimachintucan Team of International Master Oliver Dimakiling crushed Pacman Butitingoy Team, 3.5-0.5; Tagyatay City Chess Club downed Barracks Chess Master, 3-1; Elman Team B nipped Madalum Maritima Chess Team, 2.5-1.5; and Pacman Warriors pipped USCCI-Kusug Tausog, 2.5-1.5.