TAGAYTAY CITY—Woman National Master Antonella Berthe “Tonelle” Racasa and Jersey Marticio disposed of lower rated rivals while Sara Dalagan upset higher rated opponent on Friday, to lead the Youth’ charge in the second round of the Vice Governor Athena Bryana D. Tolentino National Age Group Chess Championships Eliminations U16 Girls at the Tagaytay International Convention Center here.
Racasa defeated Yaneah Sofia Morada, Marticio beat Geraldine Mae Camarines while Dalagan shocked Kate Nicole Ordizo.
The three woodpushers, with two points each, shared the lead with Kayla Lorraine Aurelio, Shaniah Francine Tamayo and Maryss Annxeniel Caldoza.
In other Round 2 results, Aurelio trounced Arleah Cassandra Sapuan, Tamayo subdued Jewel Mae Aguilar and Caldoza dismantled Daren dela Cruz.-Marlon Bernardino-
