THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL PUBLICATION OF KINATAKUTAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

CHECK AND MATE: STUDENTS DISPLAY CHESS SKILLS

September 30, 2023 - The Chess Tournament of Zonal Meet held at
Kinatakutan Elementary School showed the intellectual showdown of
students from Kinatakutan National Highschool (KnNHS), Katimo National
Highschool (KNHS), and Sanmandelcar National Highschool (SNHS). Sir
Carlito C. Aloc oversaw the whole competition.

The tournament commenced with fierce battles as two players from each
school faced off, vying to establish their chess supremacy.

In the final round of the secondary boys' category, Eucer Lopez (SNHS)
emerged victorious with 4.5 points. Brylle Bermas (SNHS) also secured 4.5
points, narrowly missing the top spot due to a difference in the time taken
to checkmate opponents. Both talented students from SNHS were guided by
their coaches, Ma'am Rose Biag and Sir Marcial Maligat. Jerico Chavez
(KNHS) secured the 2nd rank with 3.0 points, under the mentorship of Ms.
Razel Todiño and Mr. Ariel Piol.

In the secondary girls' category, Cristyl Rodil (KNHS) clinched the

championship title with 3.5 points. The remaining players fiercely competed
for their respective rankings. Lara Mae Felizardo (KNHS) faced off against
Raizel Mariel Villaos (SNHS), while Lhearzy Mai Rosaldo (SNHS) and Liezel
Barreda (KnNHS) engaged in intense matches. Rosaldo secured the 1st rank
with 3.5 points, while Villaos claimed the 2nd rank with 3.0 points. These
talented students from SNHS were under the tutelage of their coaches,
Ma'am Rose Biag and Sir Marcial Maligat while Barreda is under the
supervision of Ma’am Marie Grace L. Joven.

The Chess Tournament served as a test of students' mental acuity and provided a platform to display their chess
prowess. Beyond the competition, it also fostered the opportunity for participants to forge new friendships.
-Roselyn Apitan

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