Wilson defeats leader Figueroa in Ladies Chess Championship

Husbands leads qualifiers for national chess championship finals

The 5th round of the 2023 National Ladies’ chess championship created an upheaval at the top, as current  Central American and Caribbean Under 16 female champion Hannah Wilson, defeated the then current leader Julissa Figueroa to now claim a share of first place with 4 points from 5 games.

In a clash of experience versus youth, it was the experienced Figueroa who was the one who built up a clear early advantage in the game. She however made a slight inaccuracy, and it was the youthful Wilson who turned the position around and with both players under time pressure, it was Wilson who pushed towards victory.

Two players sit jointly in third place on three and a half points. These are Katrina Blackman and Gaybrianna Moore. In the last round, Blackman outlasted Alesha Lovell, while Moore won quickly form Leshay Springer. Moore however has a game in hand.

Other results in the round saw Heather Leslie defeat Shernelle Padmore, while Kiarra Eversley and Channon Reifer-Belle battled to a hard-fought draw.

The Ladies National championship is being played as a round robin event at the Coles Building, Bay Street in Bridgetown. Action will continue over the weekend with games at 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

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