In a must-win situation, WFM Shercila Cua (2155) beat her 11th and final round opponent, WNM Rulp Ylem Jose (2054), to post 8.5 points (17.0 points) and emerged solo champion in the Battle of Grandmasters 2009 Women’s Division.
Closely behind in second place is WIM Beverly Mendoza (2045), who briefly held the reign by defeating WNM Jedara Docena (2001) much earlier in the round, who piled up 8.0 points (16.0 points).
Mendoza’s fate anchored on the result of Cua’s final round game. Had Cua lost the game, Mendoza could have been the eventual champion.
Not far in third spot is Shercila’s sister WFM Sherily Cua (2143), who bested WNM Kimberly Cunanan in the last round.
Shercila, the older of the two sisters, brought home the champion’s trophy plus P60,000.00 cash.
The close and heated race between tournament leaders in the Women’s Division was in full contrast to what transpired in the Men’s Division which was monotonous from start up to the end.
The Cua sisters had been visiting lately the Malibay Chess Club for some practice sessions. Congratulations to the top finishers!!
Closely behind in second place is WIM Beverly Mendoza (2045), who briefly held the reign by defeating WNM Jedara Docena (2001) much earlier in the round, who piled up 8.0 points (16.0 points).
Mendoza’s fate anchored on the result of Cua’s final round game. Had Cua lost the game, Mendoza could have been the eventual champion.
Not far in third spot is Shercila’s sister WFM Sherily Cua (2143), who bested WNM Kimberly Cunanan in the last round.
Shercila, the older of the two sisters, brought home the champion’s trophy plus P60,000.00 cash.
The close and heated race between tournament leaders in the Women’s Division was in full contrast to what transpired in the Men’s Division which was monotonous from start up to the end.
The Cua sisters had been visiting lately the Malibay Chess Club for some practice sessions. Congratulations to the top finishers!!
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