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Taffin Khan battles from behind to retain National senior chess championship
Taffin Khan started the final day trailing behind Shiv Nandalall and Loris Nathoo but by the end of the day had amassed 6 points to reclaim his title when action in the final day of the National senior chess champion concluded at the Ocean Spray Hotel, Stanley Place Kitty Sunday, November 25 last.
Taffin Khan
Shiv Nandalall and Loris Nathoo both scored 5 ½ points apiece but it was Nandalall who benefitted from the tie breaker system with Nathoo closing off the podium spots. Maria Thomas, the lone female player, placed fourth.
Khan’s victory was marred by two drawn decisions; to Nathoo earlier in the tournament and Nandalall on the final day.
Thomas and Nandalall started the final day jointly leading the tournament until Thomas suffered three straight losses to Nandalall, Khan and Nathoo significantly reducing her chances of winning the accolade.
Nandalall also started the final day within the top three but committed a huge blunder in his fifth round game against Craig Sylvester. The wily Sylvester launched a stiff attack on Nandalall’s king, forcing checkmate. Nandalall’s reduced score made his chances of winning the title more difficult.
The other players involved in the tournament were Frankie Farley, Glenford Corlette and Kriskal Persaud. The tournament was contested in a round robin format.
Meanwhile, the players will convene this evening at Olympic House, High Street, Kingston for the prize giving ceremony.
Shiv Nandalall
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