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Mar 06, 2013 Sports
National Senior Chess Champion Taffin Khan upheld the confidence of his fans and notched up 6 points from a possible 7 to take top honours in the senior category when the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) staged the DIAMOND Mineral Water Republic Anniversary rapid chess tournament at the West Demerara Secondary School, Sunday March 3 last.
Khan had earlier succumbed to his junior counterpart, Anthony Drayton, in the fifth round, while Drayton surrendered a game to Alexander Duncan in the fourth sitting.
The Junior Champion rebounded to win all of his other games to finish with 6 games and take the honours in his category.
Dravin Drickpaul of West Demerara Secondary finished just behind Drayton, while Roberto Neto of Diamond Secondary sealed off the third place.
Carlos Petterson copped the fourth prize. Trenton Bennett was adjudged the Best U-16 player in the tournament.
In the other points lineup, Alexander Duncan scored five points while Dravin Drickpaul, Roberto Neto and Carlos Petterson each scored four each. Trenton Bennett finished in the cellar after notching up 3 ½ points.
Meanwhile, President of the Guyana Chess Federation, Shiv Nandalall complimented the participants for a keenly contested tournament. He also extended deep gratitude to the officials of the DDL for once again acquiescing to sponsorship requests as well as the school’s administration for allowing the players to utilize their facilities. DDL Sales Manager Alexis Langhorne presented the trophies and prizes to the winners on her company’s behalf.
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