THE Far Eastern University-Edmonton reigned supreme in the Lichess Team Battle last Sunday, October 4, 2020 by beating Philippine Christian University-Toronto, 145-108.
Edmonton, Canada based Team Captain Alvin “Babin Smith” Guevarra, a former member of FEU Chess Team batch 94, fielded a stronger line up as tournament MVP Sherwin Tiu proved unstoppable to lead FEU-Edmonton into victory.
With his last round wins against Genghis Imperial, Tiu finished with Arena 52 points.
National Master Joey Florendo chipped inn 30 points followed by John Ranel Morazo who totes 24 points and Christopher Megino with 21 marker.
Other members of the Far Eastern University-Edmonton chess team are Canadian National Master Zulfikar Sali (18), Butch Villavieja (14), Belzar Valencia (12) and Ritchie Evangelista (11).
"This event was organized by FEU Chess Team, Edmonton and Toronto Filipino chess players to promote online chess tournament and camaraderie among players from different parts of the globe." said chess supporter Alvin “Babin Smith” Guevarra.
Meanwhile, Reyes siblings Candidate Master Neil Chester Reyes (33) and Fide Master Arden Reyes (30) carried the good fight for the Philippine Christian University-Toronto.
Jerome Villanueva contributed 24 points while AGM Marlon Bernardino tallied 12 points.
National Master Leon Marohom and Team Captain Jelvis Calvelo notch 11 points apiece while Jess Calabia got 6 points and followed by Genghis Imperial with 5 points.-Marlon Bernardino-
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