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UG Chess Championship: Grant, Campayne crowned new Monarchs
Kaieteur Sports – Joshua Grant and Sherlyta Campayne both got the upper hand over their predecessors to claim the title of University of Guyana chess king and queen for 2024. Both tournaments were played with a time control of 30 minutes per player.
Joshua Grant (left) in battle with Keron Sandiford during UG’s King’s Chess Championship.
Second place Sasha Shariff (left) challenging winner of the Queen’s division Sherlyta Campayne.
On the Kingside, Joshua Grant showcased his impressive skill despite being self-taught, winning the UG Chess King title with a flawless 6-point score in six rounds. The second-year medical student achieved victories over opponents including Favor Rege, Jolanie Tappin, Dinar Mohabir, Oluwadare Oyeyipo, Murphy Bagot, and the defending champion Keron Sandiford. Grant’s match against Sandiford, a former UG Chess King, National Junior Champion, and Chess Olympian was a testament to his strategic prowess, securing a decisive win that cemented his dominance.
Sandiford finished second with 5 points, his only loss being the third-round defeat to Grant. Jolanie Tappin, Dinar Mohabir, and Oluwadare Oyeyipo secured third, fourth, and fifth places, respectively, with 4, 3, and 2 points. The tournament featured fierce competition, with all nine participants scoring at least one point, reflecting a high level of skill.
Meanwhile on the Queenside, Sherlyta Campayne demonstrated exceptional strategy to win the UG Chess Queen title with 3.5 points. A second-year Industrial Engineering student and holder of a Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Campayne participated in a double round-robin format, facing two other competitors in a total of six rounds. Having competed in multiple UG Chess Queen Championships, her consistent improvement paid off.
The tournament began with exciting matches, including a first-round draw against defending champion WCM Sasha Shariff, known for her extensive success in classical chess. Campayne’s time management skills were crucial in securing the draw under rapid conditions. In their second encounter, Campayne’s attacking play earned her a full point.
She followed up with a win over Melissa Kellman, who surprised the field with her strong performance despite being a new contender. Kellman impressed the audience with her competitive spirit, despite finishing third with 1 point, while Shariff took second place with 1.5 points.
This competition highlights the importance of fostering women’s participation in chess, especially on campus, encouraging both seasoned players and newcomers to engage with the game.
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