The Philippines fell to Hungary and Georgia in both genders and in similar 2.5-1.5 scores in the ninth round Sunday in the 44th World Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India.
THE Philippines fell to Hungary and Georgia in both genders and in similar 2.5-1.5 scores in the ninth round Sunday in the 44th World Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India.
Woman FIDE Master Shania Mae Mendoza and Woman International Master Kylen Joy Mordido lost their matches on Boards 3 and 4 while WIM Jan Jodilyn Fronda won on Board 2 and Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna salvaged a draw on Board 1. They need to win their last two games, including one against Southeast Asian rival Vietnam, for them to finish in the top 20.
Frayna and Mendoza threw away the opportunities with Frayna ending up with a draw and Mendoza absorbing a heartbreaking setback.
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