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Husbands leads qualifiers for national chess championship finals

Husbands leads qualifiers for national chess championship finals

International master Orlando Husbands led the final three qualifiers for the 2023 Open national chess championship, when he clinched first place in the 2023 Dr. Philip Corbin Open with 6 points from 7 matches having to miss his final round game because of work commitments.

 

The final matches took place on the Emancipation Day bank holiday at the Coles Building, Bridgetown and was Husbands second consecutive tournament victory this week at the boards.

Husbands was always in firm control of the event and when he defeated the second ranked player in the event Dr. Corbin in round 6, he took an unassailable lead and had already clinched the event with a round to spare.

 

Adam Roachford came second with 5 points, the same as Dr. Corbin but was ahead in the tie-break as he had won their individual head-to-head encounter in round 3.

 

Going to the last round at least 5 other players had a chance of joining Husbands in qualifying for the national finals with all the combination and permutations of results possible. However, the final round results saw Roachford taking a draw against Louis Wilson to secure his spot while Dr. Corbin downed a stubborn Allan Herbert to also secure his place in the finals. Julissa Figueroa and Kemp Lynch also winning in the final round would only see them reaching 4 ½ points each, but just falling short of the 5-point tally that would have put them in contention for a possible finals spot.

 

Figueroa won the prize for the best female performer, while Mileke Sinckler was the best Under 16 player on show from the twenty or so players who battled for the final three national final qualification spots.

The National Open chess championship finals is due to take place in early September and will see three qualifiers each from three qualifiers going forward to meet the defending champion FIDE master Martyn Del Castilho.

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International master Husbands takes July Central Bank of Barbados Blitz chess event

International master Husbands takes July Central Bank of Barbados Blitz chess event

International master Orlando Husbands returned to his winning ways on the chess board as he dominate the 2023 Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) July Blitz Championship held over the last weekend at the Coles Building, Bay Street, Bridgetown.

Blitz chess is akin to T-20 cricket where the action is fast paced and in this event each player had three minutes with a two – second increment per move to complete their games and Husbands wasted no time in defeating all the nine opponents that he faced to convincingly win the event with 9 points, a point ahead of the second place finisher Kemp Lynch.

Husbands struck the front of the field at round 4, when he defeated the current Central Bank governor and former national player Dr, Kevin Greenidge in a match full of verbal bravado and from then, it was a matter of Husbands keeping his foot on the gas until the end of the tournament.

Kemp Lynch finished a strong second on 8 points, having only lost a single game to the overall winner, Husbands. He would have been proud of his performance as he took some higher rated scalps like Greenidge and FIDE master Dr. Philip Corbin.
Dr. Corbin came a creditable third with 6 points from his 9 matches after a long layoff from active over the board competition. Top rated junior player Hannah Wilson scored 5 ½ points to be the top female performer in the event in fourth spot.

Adam Roachford and Louis Wilson scored 5 points to finish 5th and 6th respectively, with Roachford winning the Under 1400 rating prize, while Wilson captured the 1401 – 1600 rating prize.
The event was a fast paced, fun fill event which allowed the players to show their chess playing skills under the gracious auspices of the sponsor Central Bank of Barbados.

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Five lead in DR. Philip Corbin Open chess tournament

Five lead in DR. Philip Corbin Open chess tournament

After two rounds of the third qualifier for the national chess championship finals, the Dr. Philip Corbin Open, five players sit atop of the leader board with two points from their two games.

 

The leaders include Kemp Lynch, Adam Roachford, Julissa Figueroa, international master Orlando Husbands and the person whom the tournament is named after, Dr. Philip Corbin.

 

They are three qualifiers for the national finals. From each one, the first three players will qualify to move forward to the finals to join the current national champion. The qualifiers have been named after multi times national champions, C.B. Gilkes, Kevin Denny and Dr. Philip Corbin.

 

In the last round, Husbands defeated top under 20 male junior Louis Wilson, Corbin won from Boris Thompson, Lynch won a long endgame from Allan Herbert, Figueroa defeated Owen Waldrond and Roachford won from the wily veteran Othneil Harewood. Other victors included Travis Grant, Cyprian La Touche and Mileke Sinckler.

 

Going into the third round on this Sunday morning at 10.00 a.m. at the Coles Building, Bay Street,  the critical matches will see Figueroa versus Husbands, Corbin against Roachford and Wilson taking on Lynch with the white pieces.

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Wilson finishes CAC Games chess on positive note

Wilson finishes CAC Games chess on positive note

Hannah Wilson, Barbados’s top rated junior chess player finished a creditable 5th place from 16 players in the Central American and Caribbean( CAC) Games blitz championship played in El Salvador.

 

The format of the event was a 16-player round robin played at a time control of 3 minutes with 30 seconds increment from move one. A team consisted of two players, a board one and two with teams competing in an Open and female section. The top three finishers on each particular board and section were rewarded with medals.

 

Wilson playing at board one in the female section scored 8 ½ points from 15 points, winning 8 games and drawing one. Wilson defeated a number of higher rated players including women FIDE master Sandra N Guillen Cristobal of Mexico and women international master Gabriella Johnson of Trinidad.

 

Playing on board two, Julissa Figueroa scored 5 ½ points. As she had done in the rapid section of the event, Figueroa again defeated the highest rated female player in the event, women’s grandmaster Yerisbel Miranda Llanes of Cuba. This can be viewed as an outstanding achievement for Figueroa.

 

Men’s Team finds going tough.

The men’s team of international master Orlando Husbands and FIDE master Martyn Del Castilho the going a little more difficult as they could only muster 5 and 5 ½ points, respectively. The team did however show their resilience when in round 3, when they handed the much more highly rated Costa Rican team a 1 ½ – ½ defeat, with Husbands defeating international master Leonardo Valdes Romero and Del Castilho holding international master Sergio Duran Vega to a draw.

 

Women International master Valentina Argote Heredia of Colombia and Lilia Ivonne Fuentes Godoy of Mexico tgook the two gold medals on offer in the female section, while grandmasters Cuban Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera and Colombia’s Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso won the two gold medals on offer in the Open section

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Barbados chess teams making moves at CAC Games in El Salvador

Barbados chess teams making moves at CAC Games in El Salvador

After two of the three days of the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games Rapid chess championships being played in El Salvador, the Barbados teams continue to put in a creditable performance.

 

The tournament is played with an Open and female section, in a rapid format with each team being made up of 2 members. They are 16 qualified teams per section with each team having to play all the others with a fixed board order.

 

After 10 of the 15 rounds, the Barbados Open team featuring international master Orlando Husbands and FIDE master Martyn Del Castilho are in 7th position with 11 points out of a possible 20. Both players have scored 5 ½ points from their 10 games so far. They have won 5 or their matches, defeating the likes of Trinidad, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Honduras, and a pleasing 2 – 0 victory over the host El Salvador.

Both players have shown gritty determination, and this was especially seen when Husbands held the highest rated player in the event Cuban grandmaster Carlos Daniel Albornoz to a draw in round 9.

 

The ladies’ team of Hannah Wilson and Julissa Figueroa have also been holding their own in the event. After 10 matches, they currently sit in 9th position from the 16 teams with 7 points. They have won two matches against Jamaica and Dominican Republic and drawn against Panama, Costa Rica, and the mighty Cuban team.

The draw against Cuba was facilitated by Julissa Figueroa, who defeated woman grandmaster Yerisbel Llanes Miranda, the highest rated female in the event. In an exciting game that went down to an endgame, Julissa showed better technique in a dynamic position to secure a memorable victory. This has been the only blemish on Miranda’s record as she has scored 9 points out of 10 so far.

 

So far in the event, Colombia leads in the Open section with 17 points, a half point ahead of Venezuela, while Cuba leads the female section also with 17 points, also a half point ahead of Puerto Rico.

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Aaron Jaikaran wins the XII IRT Híbrido del Sur Online Chess Event

Aaron Jaikaran wins the XII IRT Híbrido del Sur Online Chess Event

Aaron Jaikaran of Harrison College did Barbados chess proud this weekend, when he captured the XII IRT Híbrido del Sur Sub-1800 2023 División Under 1400 rated section hybrid chess event from a 25-player field with representatives from Ecuador, Saint Lucia and Venezuela, in addition to Barbados.

A hybrid chess event is one where players compete from a central location and play via an online chess platform under the supervision of a chess referee.

Jaikaran went into the event as the fourth highest ranked player but produced a very strong performance to finish unbeaten with 6 points from 7 games. He was steady throughout the event, never losing touch with the early leaders in the event but rose to the occasion when he defeated Felix Eduardo Pilco Velez of Venezuela in the last round, where it was a winner takes all final clash.

Two Ecuadorian players, Cristian Mateo Velasquez Cabrera and Josue Alejan Mendoza Montesdeoca finished a close second and third on 5 ½ points respectively.

Loki Clarke of Barbados finished in 4th position, after being the early leader after day one of the event, having racked up four consecutive wins with some aggressive play. He however stumbled on the Sunday morning losing in rounds 5 and 6 before rebounding to defeat Heidy Yarpas Flores of Ecuador to finish with a creditable 5 out of 7 points.

Other local performances saw Mileke Sinckler, Chaz- Reifer Belle and Rhys Francis finish on four points, while Charis Stuart and Isaiah Archer scored three points.

Depradine places third in Under 1800 Rating Section

In the Under 1800 section of the event, Lawrence Depradine was the highest placed local finisher in third spot with 4 ½ points from his 7 matches. He edged out Louis Wilson in the tie-break. Current local female Under 14 and 16 champion, Channon Reifer-Belle and the top seed Justin Parsons came 5th and 6th respectively on 4 points. Noah Clarke, the Under 14 national champion scored 3 ½ points.

The Bajan players had only themselves to blame as they just did not finish strong in the last two rounds with most of them suffering at least one defeat. This section of the event was topped by the brothers from Ecuador, Luis Manuel first with 6 points and Leandro Nicolas Ulloa Centeno second with 5.

The local federation wishes the Central American and Caribbean(

Aaron Jaikaran of Harrison College did Barbados chess proud this weekend, when he captured the XII IRT Híbrido del Sur Sub-1800 2023 División Under 1400 rated section hybrid chess event from a 25-player field with representatives from Ecuador, Saint Lucia and Venezuela, in addition to Barbados.

A hybrid chess event is one where players compete from a central location and play via an online chess platform under the supervision of a chess referee.

Jaikaran went into the event as the fourth highest ranked player but produced a very strong performance to finish unbeaten with 6 points from 7 games. He was steady throughout the event, never losing touch with the early leaders in the event but rose to the occasion when he defeated  Felix Eduardo Pilco Velez of Venezuela in the last round, where it was a winner takes all final clash.

Two Ecuadorian players, Cristian Mateo Velasquez Cabrera and Josue Alejan Mendoza Montesdeoca finished a close second and third on 5 ½ points respectively.

Loki Clarke of Barbados finished in 4th position, after being the early leader after day one of the event, having racked up four consecutive wins with some aggressive play. He however stumbled on the Sunday morning losing in rounds 5 and 6 before rebounding to defeat Heidy Yarpas Flores of Ecuador to finish with a creditable 5 out of 7 points.

Other local performances saw Mileke Sinckler, Chaz- Reifer Belle and Rhys Francis finish on four points, while Charis Stuart and Isaiah Archer scored three points.

 

Depradine places third in Under 1800 Rating Section

In the Under 1800 section of the event,  Lawrence Depradine was the highest placed local finisher in third spot with 4  ½ points from his 7 matches. He edged out Louis Wilson in the tie-break. Current local female Under 14 and 16 champion, Channon Reifer-Belle and the top seed Justin Parsons came 5th and 6th respectively on 4 points. Noah Clarke, the Under 14 national champion scored 3 ½ points.

The Bajan players had only themselves to blame as they just did not finish strong in the last two rounds with most of them suffering at least one defeat. This section of the event was topped by the brothers from Ecuador, Luis Manuel first with 6 points and Leandro Nicolas Ulloa Centeno second with 5.

The local federation wishes the Central American and Caribbean(C.A.C) team of Orlando Husbands, Martyn Del Castilho, Julissa Figueroa and Hannah Wilson, the best at the C.A.C games which begin the next weekend in El Salvador.

C.A.C) team of Orlando Husbands, Martyn Del Castilho, Julissa Figueroa and Hannah Wilson, the best at the C.A.C games which begin the next weekend in El Salvador.

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Senior Games Chess Championships crowns winners

Senior Games Chess Championships crowns winners

After an exciting final round of matches in the 2023 Karl Sealy Memorial Senior Games championships played on Sunday afternoon at the Coles Building, Bridgetown several age category champions were crowned.

 

In the 40 – 49 age category Travis Grant emerged the winner, Allan Herbert won the 50 – 64 category, ever green Othneil Harewood was victorious in the in the 65 plus section, while Heather Leslie captured the 50 – 64 Female category.

Going into the final and fifth round of the event, four players were tied on three points from four games and each of these were in contention for some share in the age category prizes.

 

The top board clash saw Grant against the higher rated Philip Roach and on the second board, defending Age 50 – 64 champion, Cyprian LaTouche was matched against Allan Herbert. After four hours of battle in each of the games where no quarter was given and none was sought, Grant defeated Roach and Herbert had outplayed La Touche to score important victories.

 

With these results, Grant had clinched the age 40 – 49 category and Herbert had dethroned LaTouche  in the 50 – 64 age category. Roach came second and LaTouche third respectively in the category, just ahead of Owen Waldron who also finished on three points.

A win by Othneil Harewood over Ernest King secured him the 65 and over title. Michael  Barker finished second in this section.

In a keen all female clash Heather Leslie defeated Sandie Harewood to claim the female 50 – 64 title. Harewood finished second.

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Roach and Herbert Lead Senior Games

Roach and Herbert Lead Senior Games

After a couple of rounds of the Karl Sealy Memorial Senior Games Chess Championships, top seed Philip Roach and Allan Herbert are the two joint leaders having won both of their games so far.

 

In the first round Roach defeated Ernest King while in the second round he defeated the defending over 50 years champion, Cyprian La Touche. It was a tough match in which La Touche held the advantage late into the contest. However, a minor blunder by la Touche brought some confusion to the position and in the ensuing complications, La Touche lost on time.

 

Co leader Herbert has so far defeated a returning Heather Leslie in the first round, and in the second round won from the defending sixty-five plus champion Othneil Harewood.

Other victors in the last round included the likes of ace checkers player Michael Barker, and Travis Grant.

The next round will see a clash between the two leaders in what should be an exciting match.

 

The tournament is being played under the auspices of the Ministry of Empowerment and Elder Affairs as part of the Senior Games. The sections are thus ages forty plus, fifty plus and sixty- five plus. Due to the entries the tournament is being played in one large group with the persons receiving their separate age category prizes. The American Psychological Association has said that chess has been shown to improve cognitive function, memory, and analytical skills while decreasing anxiety and depression in aging adults. Its thus a sport that can benefit Barbados’s ageing population positively.

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Mahtnai takes IM Kevin Denny Open

Mahtnai takes IM Kevin Denny Open

Nitin Mahtani has won the second qualifier for the 2023 national chess championship, the IM Kevin Denny Open with 6 points from 7 games. He won five games and drew two of his games against the eventual second and third place finishers Lawrence Depradine and Emar Edwards who both finished on 5 ½ points.

Mahtani who has been based in Canada while he was studying made an emphatic return to the local chess boards and won an exciting event over the Whitsuntide weekend.

Going into the final round three players shared the lead and these included the players who would eventually finish first to third, Mahtani, Depradine and Edwards.

Mahtani was paired against Tyrell McCollin, Depradine had white against Noah Clarke and Edwards faced Chanon Reifer-Belle with the black pieces. On paper it looked like Edwards had the toughest match with Mahtani having the most comfortable. The overall result of the tournament was dependent on the results of these games.

Mahtani was the one who applied the early pressure as he got a clear advantage against McCollin, and after improving his position, he won convincingly in the end. However, it was not so easy for the other two, as Edwards found himself in some trouble and had to sacrifice a piece against Reifer-Belle to force a draw. Depradine also found himself up against it in his game, with Noah Clarke. He also had to force a draw in the position.

With these results, Mathani won the event to lead Depradine and Edwards in qualifying for the 2023 National chess championship finals.

Reifer-Belle finished fourth on four and a half points, just ahead of Cyprian LaTouche in the tie-break.

The next event in the chess calendar will be the Senior Games, Karl Sealy Memorial which is due to start on June 11. Chess has been a game which has been shown to improve ones memory and help elder persons from Alzheimer’s disease.

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Stuart and Herbert are new Under 10 Chess Champions

Stuart and Herbert are new Under 10 Chess Champions

Charis Stuart of Eagles Academy put in an outstanding performance last week to become the Under 10 National Open Chess Champion  when he finished first, winning all his 6 games.

 

In only his second event, Charis showed great determination and never wavered as he always kept his foot on the gas during the event. Taking the sole lead from the field by the end of the first day with three points, on day two Charis racked up consecutive victories against Nathan Cullpepper, Jaeda Herbert and Darren Toppin to ensure an emphatic victory.

 

Finishing in second on tie-break was Darren Toppin, third was Jacob Ratteray and fourth was Jerimiah Farley. All the players finished on a respectable four points from six.

 

Under 10 Girls Champion

Also finishing on four points was Jaeda Herbert. This allowed her to be crowned the Under 10 girls champion as the females had to play with the boys as they were undersubscribed.   Second in the girls Under 10 was Amelia Mottley.

 

Under 8 Girls Champion

Sameera Jaikaran was the Under 8 girls champion on 2 ½ points ahead of Daisha Rose Parris and Nia Snow Clarke in second and third respectively.

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