Persaud shines at GCF Women's Day Rapid Chess tourney

Persaud shines at GCF Women’s Day Rapid Chess tourney

Mar 10, 2026 Sports

Mrs. Marcia Lee, Head of the Women in Chess Community and WCM Sasha Shariff pose with the Prize Winners. (GCF photo)

Kaieteur Sports – Divya Persaud stormed the playing field to finish with top honours following the end of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament.

Divya Persaud

The event was hosted by the Gambit Group in collaboration with GCF’s Women in Chess and the School of the Nations which was to commemorate International Women’s Day at the School of the Nations.

Persaud finished in 1st place following some tough competition, 2nd place went to Tharisha Montes De Oca while Angelina Yhap finished 3rd, to complete the top three list of performers.

Category Prizes also saw key performances by some of the top young prospects, led by 4th Place and Best U16 player Lusianna Farlot.

Fifth spot and Best U-14 player Gabrielle Mohabir alongside 6th position holder and Best U-12 performer, Amaya Sharma; who all earned additional spoils.

Meanwhile, Medal Winners ranked from 7th-10th place, being occupied by Shameera Dwarka, Anaya Lall, Maya Ali and Madison Spencer respectively.

Following the tournament, prizes which included trophies and medals were presented to the winners by WCM Sasha Shariff.

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