WSTC Americas Day 2: Race tightens in San Jose

Day 2 Highlights: FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026

WHO: Top school chess teams from the Americas, WHAT: FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 (American Continental Stage), WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari, San José, WHEN: Day 2 (exact dates not specified)

Rounds 3 and 4 Overview

Day two of the championship saw the competition heat up with Rounds 3 and 4, ending in a three-way tie for the lead. Key matches and upsets defined the day, with no team able to secure a clear advantage.

Key Highlights

• Harvest Park Middle School and Crescent Heights Academy, both unbeaten, drew 2–2 in their top-table clash.
• Saco Oliveros de Lince joined the leaders by beating Colegio Madre del Divino Pastor 3–1.
• Aimar María Murillo Mathiew (1450) pulled off a significant upset, defeating Juan Esquibel (1792).
• Nine players maintained a perfect score across all four rounds.

Notable Performances and Upsets

The day was marked by strategic plays and surprises. Notably, Aimar María Murillo Mathiew’s win over Juan Esquibel highlighted the competitive depth of the tournament. Meanwhile, the draw between the top two teams, Harvest Park Middle School and Crescent Heights Academy, kept the championship wide open.

Standings and Perfect Scores

After Round 4, the standings are led by three teams on equal points, with nine players achieving a perfect score in their individual games, showcasing the intense competition.

Source

This report is based on information published by FIDE — International Chess Federation.

Official source: https://www.fide.com/wstc-americas-day-2-a-tightening-race-in-san-jose/