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Nov 08, 2019 Sports
Following three exciting rounds of chess, four rounds (two each on Saturday and Sunday) will be played this weekend to conclude the third Guyana

Shiv Nandalall (left) locked in battle with strongman Carlos Peterson-Griffith during round three of the 3rd Gaico Chess tournament on Wednesday at the Ocean Spray Hotel.
Chess Federation (GCF) Gaico Grand Prix which got underway last weekend at the National Aquatic Center, Lilliendaal, which will host all the matches.
Leading the tournament so far are Anthony Drayton and Errol Tiwari who both have three points and they will meet each other for a top of the table exchange on Saturday with the victor more than likely to take the title.
Wendell Meusa has 2.5 points in third while Chino Chung, Justino Da Silva, Davion Mars, Shiv Nandalall, Ronuel Greenidge, Glenford Corlette, Loris Nathoo and President of the GCF Frankie Farley each have two points in the 23-player tournament.
On Sunday, the GCF also has a TOPCO Juice Junior Rapid Tournament slated for the National Racquet Center, Woolford Avenue. Registration is free and begins at 09:00hrs with the first round at 10:00hrs. There will be a total of seven rounds being contested in the Swiss Format with 25 minutes per player.
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