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NATIONAL SCHOOLS’ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS
Minister Anthony (left) and QC defending champion Cecil Cox start proceedings off.
MAE’S schools is leading the team category of 2011 National Schools’ Chess Championship which got underway at the National Stadium yesterday.
MAE’S is on three points (3 wins) after three rounds followed by Queens College and West Demerara Secondary which are both on two and a half points each. They are followed by Marian Academy, McKenzie High, Bishops High and Diamond Secondary all on two points each.
Hemchan Narain of J.C. Chandisingh Secondary, Bobby Samuels of Queens College and Davion Mars of St. Stanislaus College are all on three points apiece in the individual category of the tournament.
The school championship is being played in the team and individual categories. Over 70 chess players from 16 schools are vying for championship honours at the two day event.
The indoor competition was declared open in the press conference room of the stadium by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony against the backdrop of a heavy downpour.
In opening remarks, Minister Anthony pointed out to the young chess players that the game would be a useful strategic tool as they go through life off the chess board. President of the Chess Federation Shiv Nandalall emphasized to the participants that they belong to a special group and described them as winners in their earn respect by representing their school. “Play more chess! Stopping is not an option,” he reminded them.
The annual tournament in its fourth year is the brainchild of Minister Anthony. The competition concludes today at the same venue.
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