KLL Chess Team Men's Division Seizes 3rd Overall Champion


BY: Laidel B. Hizola
PHOTO CREDITS TO: LENTE-College of Communication Arts Camera Club



In a remarkable display of strategic brilliance and unwavering determination, the Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa (KLL) Chess Team Men's Division has earned the title of the 3rd Overall Champion in a fiercely competitive chess tournament held yesterday, October 12, 2023, at Laguna University.

The KLL pride, Marc Louie Sarsaba, an Associate in Computer Technology second year student, clinched a well-deserved gold medal in Board 4. He showcased his strategic skills and chess mastery. On the other hand, Carlo Maloles, Bachelor of Secondary Education third year student, earned a bronze medal in Board 2.

In an exclusive interview, Mr. Sarsaba expressed his gratitude and pride: "I also experience how to be frustrated at my games at the same time  how to be excellent at the peak of my performance. I believe i did my very best to reach my goals and with the help and mercy of God, I won the Gold Medal. There's also my friends and family who's very supportive at me at all times, asking me everyday if how i was today , if i won another round, its all thanks to them , they inspire me and i made it as my motivation to gave all my best."

Additionally, the team also have strong conterders on the other boards namely, Julius Cesar Olan, a Bachelor of Science in Criminology second year student (Board 1) and Bob Terrence Fornal, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication second year student (Board 3). They are both fourth placer.

The women's division of the KLL Chess Team also showcased their incredible skills throughout the competition, with two outstanding players earning bronze medals. One of them was Clarisse Bandol, a Bachelor of Business Administration third year student and the other was Joyce Bathan, a Bachelor of Secondary Education third year student.

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