International Master Jan Immanuel Garcia and Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna took the lead after four rounds of the six-round grand finals of the national men’s women’s chess team selection for the Southeast Asian Games.
The 27-year-old Garcia now has 2.5 points after posting two wins and a draw in his rapid tournament duel with GM Darwin Laylo in the men’s division at the Philippine Academy for Chess Excellence in Quezon City.
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Frayna also has 2.5 points in the women’s division in her six-round showdown with IM Antoinette San Diego.
Garcia stayed ahead in his clash with Laylo after they drew in 20 moves of a Zukefort opening.
In the distaff side, Frayna gained the upperhand after she turned back San Diego in 20 moves of a London System.
