Reigning National Chess Champion Taffin Khan brushed aside all opposition to win the Open category of the Grand Prix Two tournament which ended on Sunday at the National Stadium, while former National Women’s Champion Sasha Shariff dominated the women’s category.
Grand Prix 2 Open winner, Taffin Khan
Khan secured all his wins comfortably, but drew his match with Loris Nathoo, whom he had faced late last year in a fast-paced playoff to determine the 2023 National Champion.
Queen’s College student Kyle Couchman clinched a much-deserved second place, after displaying remarkable skills over the chess board to accomplish that feat, while Anthony Drayton earned third-place in that category.
Grand Prix 2 Women’s winner Sasha Shariff
Former National Women’s Champion Sasha Shariff overtook reigning National Women’s Champion Jessica Callender to clinch the top award. However, Callender secured second place and Queen’s College student Aditi Joshi came in third.
The eight-round tournament, sponsored by International Import and Supplies, attracted 14 female and 23 male chess players.
