Tough Matches for Philippines in Round 2 of Baku 2016 Chess Olympiad
After winning all their 8 games in Round 1 for both Open and Women Section, the Philippine team are up against much tougher opponents in Round 2.[replay]
The Open Section team will be up against the 39th seed, Paraguay. The match up follows:
Philippines vs. Paraguay - Round 2 Baku 2016 Chess Olympiad Open
Bo. | 53 | Philippines (PHI) | Rtg | 39 | Paraguay (PAR) | Rtg |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35/1 | GM | Sadorra, Julio Catalino (w) | 2560 | GM | Delgado Ramirez, Neuris (b) | 2618 |
35/2 | GM | Gomez, John Paul (b) | 2492 | GM | Bachmann, Axel (w) | 2641 |
35/3 | GM | Torre, Eugenio (w) | 2447 | GM | Cubas, Jose Fernando (b) | 2470 |
35/4 | GM | Barcenilla, Rogelio (b) | 2455 | GM | Franco Ocampos, Zenon (w) | 2496 |
Meanwhile, the Women team will be facing the 4th seed, Georgia: