Friday, 31 July 2026 · Philippines
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NM SINANGOTE STRIKES AGAIN

National Master Julius Sinangote rules the Arab Festival Championship 11 after scoring 316 points and grabbing the overall leadership of the daily marathon Team Battle held at Lichess Platform.

This was the 6th time NM Sinangote captures the overall tournament leader for Faeldonia Chess Team Philippines since the start of the season. He got 4 in season 2, 1 in season 3 & lately another 1 in season 5.

One of the remarkable games of NM Sinangote was against International Master Robert Loncar of Croatia. NM Sinangote using white pieces checkmated IM Loncar using his knight in the 48th move of a Trompowsky Attack.

NM Sinangote is a former top player of Rizal Technological University during his College days.

NM Sinangote was supported by the following top 20 leaderboards: Mark Anthony Carganilla, Pherry James Baloc, Ricardo Jimenez, Leo Rufin, Genesis Sumaway, Vincent Brimbuela, Louise Manuel Macalintal, Ronnie Cataroja, Clement Valledor, Miguel Vicente, Roland Villa, Rommel Macalintal, Jayson Visca, Jerick Faeldonia, Garry Garcia, Agustine Velasco, Norman Madariaga, and Noel Glifonea.

The top 5 participating teams were:

1st: Faeldonia Chess Team Philippines

2nd: New KCI Bersatu - Indonesia

3rd: Arab World Team - Saudi Arabia

4th: Colegas De Kike- Spain

5th: DMA-OPG - Indonesia

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