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The Philippines survived Nicaragua, 2.5-1.5, to stay unscathed in the women’s division even as the men’s team sustained a 3-1 loss to fancied Azerbaijan after two rounds of the 44th World Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India Saturday night. WGM Janelle Mae Frayna Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae...

The 12-member Philippine team left the country Wednesday to participate in the 44th World Chess Olympiad that begins Friday and ends Aug. 10 in Chennai, India. Photo from National Chess Federation of the Philippines Facebook account The members of the team are Grandmasters Mark Paragua, Banjo...