Latest update March 29th, 2025 5:38 AM
Wendell Meusa out front in Sasha Cells Chess Tourney
Tournament Leader Wendell Meusa and Learie Webster
Wendell Meusa took an early lead in the Sasha Cells Chess Tournament, which started last Sunday at the Kei-Shar’s Sports Club.
In round one, Meusa was paired against veteran player Learie Webster. In rigorous battle Meusa prevailed over his opponent to ensure his advantage.
In other highlighted games of the day, Brian Thompson defeated Junior Champion, Taffin Khan. However, he rebounded to defeat Learie Webster in round two and Errol Tiwari in round three.
Points standing after three rounds: Wendell Meusa three; Shiv Nandalall two and a half; David Khan and Taffin Khan two apiece; Irshad Mohamed, Brian Thompson and Errol Tiwari on one and a half; Learie Webster, Omar Shariff, Ryan Singh and Haatram Parbat all on one apiece. In the junior category, Rashad Hussain is in the lead by half of a point, followed by his brother Aslam Hussain.
The points standing after four rounds, Rashad Hussain three and a half, Aslam Hussain, Sham Khan and Saeed Ali on three, Sheriffa Ali and Devendra Singh two and a half, Khalid Gajraj, Carlos Griffith and Alexander Brassington on two apiece, Irshad Ishmael on one and a half and Clive Bender on one point.
In the beginner’s category Mandy Ramnarine is in the lead followed by her sister Miranda Ramnarine.
The tournament continues today for the seniors at the Kei-Shar’s Sports Club from 5:30pm, while the juniors will play their remaining four rounds on Monday.
Sasha Cells is the exclusive sponsor of the tournament.
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