Edwards and Kirton Lead 2025 Kevin Denny Open chess tournament

After three of the 7 rounds of the 2025 Kevin Denny chess event, the two top seeds in Emar Edwards and Justin Kirton jointly lead the standings with three points from their three matches so far.

In the last round, the top ranked multi-talented Emar Edwards put down an impressive performance as he schooled the top ranked Primary school player Jeremiah Farley to record an erstwhile victory. Edwards used his greater experience to overcome his tenacious opponent to be one of the two co-leaders.

Justin Kirton, the other leader, had a more relaxing round as he quietly won by default from Janiyah Browne.

Other results in the round saw victories for the Under 16 national champion, Noah Clarke, Cyprian LaTouche and Dominic Cadogan. The most sensational result of the round however came when young Aidan Singh defeated the wily veteran Othneil Harewood. Harewood would have started as the clear favorite, but Singh was  not deterred and after a keen tactical tussle, Singh was able to prevail in the endgame.

With the top three finishers in the event qualifying for the 2025 Barbados Open national chess championship finals, Edwards and Kirton would be looking to secure their places, but players on two points like Browne, Farley, Clarke, Singh and LaTouche will still feel they are in touch with the leaders and would still fancy their chances of qualifying as well.

The highlight of the next round will be Edwards versus Kirton. Action will continue on the next couple of evenings at the Main Guard (Clock Tower) Garrison Savannah.