The University of Baguio Students, coached by Sir Ronaldo B. Alvez, placed among the top 10 finishers out of 135 participating players in the open division category after 7 rounds Swiss system and computerized pairing in playing with various chess geniuses from Baguio, Benguet and nearby provinces in celebration for the activity of Strawberry Festival on April 1 held at the BSU gymnasium La Trinidad.
According to the Tournament Director, Carlos Mama-o Jr. the 3rd STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT organized by LGU La Trinidad is the first competition open to non-residents of La Trinidad.
The University of Baguio students who placed in top 10 finishers were:
- BSCE, First Year, Daryl Penaflorida (3rd place, Open Category)
- BSCE, Third Year, Daryll Guaque (5th Place , Open Category)
- UBHS, Grade 9, Xyrus Gil Arinos, (7th place,
- UBHS, Grade 11, Donnabell Mendoza Senior High Student (8th Place).
