12/05/2026
JUST IN | Chess Women
Gaining the same color, expertise, and pride of the Martyrs, the Women's Team of Grandmasters for Chess have fought well and hard and became a hindrance to their opponents in bagging wins today, May 12, 2026 at the Rolle Hall of CvSU Indang.
The Queens of Chess have arrived and played the same style of slowburn contests against their opponents from Carmona, CAS, and CCJ Letting their opponents get ahead of them on boards 1-3 on the fourth round.
But ultimately, the gradual approach of our Martyrs have proven to be effective in their fifth round as board 3 was ultimately won by Trece against Baccor, played by Policarpio. On the otherhand, Fuentes was still regaining her footing as she ended her match as draw against CON. Sadly, the board 2 match was lost to Imus as it was played by Deguibo.
Proving that it was not how the game starts, but how it ends, the Martyrs fought for a final chance on their fifth round across all boards. The queens, Fuentes, Deguibo, and star player, Policarpio, have given a well fought battle that rewarded them with a total victory nonetheless.
Gender is not an issue when it comes to the war of the pieces. The women's team of the The Martyrs have proven that they have the class, style, and cadence of a true Grandmaster. The campus awaits their next set of moves, may their choices lead them to their continued excellence.
Photo credits: Sandara Mae Pereña