Philgymn Villajuan racked up 3.5 points in the last four rounds, including a sweep of the last three, to clinch the solo championship in the kiddies division of the 23rd Shell National Youth Active Chess Championship 2015 Visayas leg at SM Cebu Event Center in Cebu City last Sunday.
Villajuan, a mainstay of Brg. Legaspi Elementary School, was held to a draw by Regina Quiñanola in the sixth round but bounced back strong with victories over No. 7 James Paraon, No. 14 Angel Bagano and sixth seed Gil Casa Jr. to emerge solo champion with eight points in the 7-12 division of the three-category tournament sponsored by Pilipinas Shell.
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