Ricardo Narine cops October Rapid Chess title

The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) recently hosted the October Rapid Chess Tournament, which was won by reigning Junior Chess Champion Ricardo Narine.

The tournament featured a mix of rated and unrated players, with 30 participants competing for top prizes.

Narine emerged as the overall winner, securing first place with six and a half points.

Kyle Couchman placed second with the same number of points, while Kishun Puran finished third with five points.

National Women’s Champion Jessica Callender claimed fourth place with five points, and veteran player Darshanand Ramlall from the Essequibo Coast finished fifth with four and a half points.

Narine expressed his confidence in his winning chances despite the presence of new faces in the tournament. He was impressed by the skill level of the participants and remained focused on his goal of securing a podium finish.

Callender, the only female in the top five, highlighted the challenges and opportunities presented by competing in Open Tournaments.

She emphasized the importance of preparing to play the best game possible and expressed her confidence in securing a prize.

The tournament was supervised by FM Anthony Drayton and assisted by Gilbert Williams, head of the Youth and Development Committee of the GCF.

The GCF thanked the David Rose Special School for their continued support for chess.

The GCF and the David Rose Special School partnered earlier this year to hold chess tournaments at the school, fostering a growing number of players in both the federation and the Special Education Needs sector.

The October Rapid Chess Tournament was a successful event that showcased the talent and dedication of chess players in Guyana.