Defending champion San Beda edged title-contender Lyceum of the Philippines University, 2.5-1.5, Saturday to clinch a Final Four spot after seven rounds of the 93rd NCAA chess competition at the LPU Auditorium.

FIDE Master Mari Joseph Turqueza and McDominique Lagula provided the wins on the top two boards at the expense of Jonathan Jota and Romula Curioso, Jr., respectively, while Marc Christian Nazario drew with Jhoemar Mendiogarin on the third board to seal the win.

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