Department The chess club of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University South La Union Campus recently held a tournament to select its representatives for an upcoming inter-collegiate competition. The event was marked by a series of elimination matches, where the students battled against each other to secure a spot on the team. The elimination process began with ten boys participants and 4 girls participants, but only 5 boys and 4 girls made it to the final round. The chess matches were intense and lasted for several hours, with each player trying their best to outmaneuver their opponent. In the end, four students were chosen to represent DMMSU-SLUC in the inter-collegiate competition. The tournament served as a platform for students from different year levels to showcase their skills and establish camaraderie with their peers. "It's not just about winning," shared one of the competitors, "it's about developing lasting relationships with players who share your interest in the game." Chess is just one of the many extracurricular activities offered to the students of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University South La Union Campus. The school believes that these activities help students develop not just academic skills but also character and leadership qualities. The chess club is just one of the many clubs and organizations in the school that students can join to further their interests beyond the classroom.
The chess elimination tournament was a
success, bringing together students from different year levels in friendly competition while promoting camaraderie and sportsmanship. The inter-collegiate competition is set to take place in the coming months, and the school administration hopes to see the representatives of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University South La Union Campus come out on top. The chess competition at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, South La Union Campus (DMMMSU SLUC), was an event that created a lot of excitement and anticipation for all the participants. The competition brought together students from various departments, all eager to put their strategic thinking abilities on display. The game of chess is more than just a board game. it requires immense mental strength, strategy and skill. It's no surprise that chess has been played by people worldwide for centuries. Recently, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University South La Union Campus (DMMMSU SLUC) hosted a chess competition where players from various departments in the university competed. The chess competition consisted of four rounds with the pairing of players shuffling every round. The scoring system for the competition was per-board, which meant that every point mattered for each department's overall ranking. The tension that came with each round's shuffle was a unique feature which increased the thrill of the competition. The first day of the chess competition at DMMMSU SLUC was an exciting event filled with intense competition. The audience and players bore witness to the blending of intellectual intensity and sporting prowess. The remaining rounds are sure to bring more excitement and anticipation as we wait for the overall winners to be declared. The second day of the chess competition at DMMMSU SLUC was as thrilling as the previous day, with the third round shuffling the players again and the fourth round being the decider. After four rounds of intense gameplay, the results of the competition were tallied. The ranking of the female teams was announced, with the following departments taking the top positions: CE- 1, CCHAMS-2, CAS-3, CCS-4, CA-5, and CF-6. The female players demonstrated their prowess and skills in the game, with CE emerging victorious and setting the pace for the other teams. On the other hand, the ranking of the men's teams was also announced, with CA-1 taking the first position. The other departments that ranked in include CCS-2, CE-3, CAS- 4, CF-5, and CCHAMS-6. Chess is an excellent way of building and improving critical thinking skills, and it was evident in the way the players executed each move with precision and accuracy.