Arellano Tops NCAA Chess First Round

From Philstar website: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/09/08/1497317/arellano-tops-ncaa-chess-first-round 
By The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - Defending champion Arellano University downed Perpetual Help, 3.5-0.5, to clinch the first round pennant in seniors’ chess competitions of the 91st NCAA season at the Philippine Sports Commission’s Administration Building in Manila over the weekend.

Kyz Llantada, Don Tyrone delos Santos and Michael Miguel Penero delivered the wins while Carlo Caranyagan drew with Carl Mico Villanueva on board two to seal the victory for the Chiefs with 26.5 points.

San Beda blanked Emilio Aguinaldo on wins by National Master Alcon John Datu, Bryan Barcelon, Renato Cruz Jr. and Christian David Luchina but fell short of its pennant bid with 26 points.

Another win in the second round will automatically net the Chiefs the championship.

College of St. Benilde and Lyceum of the Philippines U finished the first round with 24.5 points apiece.

“Our hard work and preparation are paying off,” said Arellano coach NM Rudy Ibañez.