Four teams, headed by Lyceum of the Philippines University and Jose Rizal University, battle for the last three Final Four slots when NCAA Season 100 Chess resumes today at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque.
Apart from the Pirates and the Bombers, who are currently in second and third with 21.5 and 20 points, respectively, the University of Perpetual Help Altas and College of St. Benilde, both with 19.5 points, are also battling for those last three tickets to the playoff round.
LPU clashes with Mapua, JRU with Arellano U, UHSD with San Sebastian and CSB with San Beda, which was the first to make it to the semis after scoring 25.5 points after eight rounds.
The final elimination round was supposed to be played yesterday but was rescheduled due to Typhoon Pepito.
“Hoping for the best, makuha namin ine-expect na score,” said JRU coach and FIDE Master Nelson Mariano III.
The top two teams will earn the twice-to-beat edge in the Final Four set tomorrow (Tuesday).
An extra semis game, if necessary, is slated Wednesday.
If not, the one-game finals will be played that day.
