Manila, March 30 -- Far Eastern University (FEU) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) clinched two titles each in the UAAP Season 87 rapid chess tournament, which concluded Saturday at Adamson Gym in Manila.

In the boys' division finals, FEU defeated UST, 3-1. Jerish John Velarde downed FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri on Board 1, Franklin Andes beat Jian Carlo Rivera on Board 3, and Oscar Cantela and Lemmuel Adena drew with John Cyrus Borce and Sumer Oncita on Board 2 and Board 4, respectively.

The Lady Tamaraws demolished league-leader Ateneo de Manila University, 3.5-0.5, in the women's division finals.

De La Salle University defeated UST in the battle for bronze.

FEU assistant coach Woman Grandmaster Janelle Frayna, Season 77 Athlete of...