Julio Catalino Sadorra's victory catapulted the Philippines into the Top 10 of the team standings, tied with 21 other countries at seventh place with eight points each.
Sadorra's win, after 53 moves of the Queen's Gambit Declined defense, showcased his exceptional skill and strategic prowess. Daniel Quizon, who recently earned the GM title, drew with Anton Demchenko on board two, while International Masters Paulo Bersamina and Jan Emmanuel Garcia also secured draws.
The Philippine team, coached by GMs Eugene Torre and Jayson Gonzales, is now set to face 17th seed Armenia in the sixth round.
In the women's division, the Philippines suffered a 1.5-2.5 loss to Italy. Despite the setback, the team remains in the competition, ranked No. 37 with six points. Their next match is against Bolivia.
Overall, the Philippine chess team continues to make strides in the prestigious Olympiad, with Sadorra's victory serving as a highlight.
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