MANILA, Philippines – National Master Darry Bernardo squeezed out the vital win as Team Philippines salvaged a draw with India on Saturday, February 4 and clinched third place in the 1stFIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia.
The top-seeded Poles swept their assignments for a perfect 12 points in the event that drew 26 teams from 33 countries. IPCA placed second with 10 points while the Philippines, India, Serbia 1, and Uzbekistan wound up with 8 points each. Severino drew with International Master Kutwal Shassikant on board 1 and so did Lopez with Gangolli Kishan on board 2. Infiesto bowed to Inani Darpan on board 3.
“Right now I don’t have anything on my mind. I am just happy. We will just continue doing what we are doing so far,” said Bernardo.En route to the podium finish, the Philippines routed Uzbekistan, 3.5-0.5; edged the Czech Republic, 2.5-1.5; dumped Serbia 2, 3.5-0.5; lost to Poland, 1.5-2.5; and drew with Israel, 2-2.
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