University of the Philippines is Quezon City chess champ
By Marlon Bernardino
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 04 Sep 2025
Some members of the varsity chess team of University of the Philippines continued its winning tradition as it ruled the Quezon City -Wide chess team tournament (Grand finals, Battle of the District Champions) held at the Amoranto Sports Complex last August 30,2025.
Francis Apollo "Kiko" Magpily, the tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP), bannered the Barangay UP campus squad that bagged the title of this prestigious tourney that features the best athletes in Quezon City.
Joining Magpily in the winning team are Cyrus Vladimir Francisco, Mark Nuella and rookie Daniel Tagufa.
Barangay UP campus, District 4 ended up in the rapid competition with 9 match points, 15.5 game points to clinch the title and went home with the championships trophy plus the top purse of P50,000, backed up by Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto.
The Barangay UP campus, District 4 squad's closest competitor was Barangay Holy Spirit, District 2, that finished the tournament with 9 match points, 13.5 game points.
Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa, District 1, placed third with 4 match points, 9.5 game points while Barangay Sta. Lucia, District 5 and Barangay Matandang Balara, District 3, ended up in fourth and fifth place, respectively who totes similar 4 match points, 8 games points.
At 6th place is Barangay Baesa, District 6 with 5.5 game points.
The Barangay UP campus squad scored victories over Barangay Matandang Balara (Round 1), Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa (Round 2), Barangay Sta. Lucia (Round 3), and Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa (Round 4).
The Barangay UP campus squad split the points with the Barangay Holy Spirit in the fifth and final round.
"This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the UP's long-standing dedication in fostering excellence in the field of mind boggling chess game," said University of the Philippines coach FIDE Master Leonardo Carlos. -Marlon Bernardino-
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