Joshua Gopaul and Eathan Lee have assumed the early lead, as both players are undefeated in the National Junior Qualifier 2018 when play began last weekend at the National Aquatic Center.
A media release coming out of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) stated that the tournament has attracted some twenty-four juniors from various schools across Guyana, with the majority coming from Marian Academy in Georgetown.
Registering wins in round one were Joshua Gopaul who got the better of Gerath Da Silva, Ghansham Alllijohn who got past Joshua Williams, Akili Theophil who won against Alexander Ally, Nellisha Johnson over Andrew Ally, Waveney Johnson who beat Rebecca Ramlall, Rachael Ramlal over Savir Gookul, Dwayne won
Joshua Gopaul (left) and Gerath Da Silva locked in battle in the opening round on day one of the qualifiers
against Zackary Persaud, while Jaden Taylor and Odit Rodrigues played to a draw.
In round two, Joshua Gopaul defeated Dwayne Bess, Ghansham Allijohn won against Roshawn Washington, Akili Theophil defeated Rachael Ramlal, Sasha Shariff won against Nellisha Johnson, Eathan Lee got the better of Waveney Johnson, Jaden Taylor defeated Runako Williams, Odit Rodrigues won against Savir Gookul, Nickel Charles defeated Alexander Ally, Rebecca Ramlal won against John Wong, Gareth Da Silva defeated Zackary Persaud, while Andrew Ally got past Joshua Williams.
In round three action, Joshua Gopaul won against Akili Theophil, Eathan Lee defeated Ghansham Allijohn, Jaden Taylor got the better of Sasha Shariff, Nellisha Johnson and Waveney Johnson won against Odit Rodrigues and Andrew Ally respectively. Other winners in rounds were Dwayne Bess Roshawn Washington, Chelsea Juma, Rachael Ramlal, Savir Gookul and John Wong.
The points standings after the three completed rounds read, Joshua Gopaul and Eathan Lee 3 points each, Jaden Taylor, 2.5, Sasha Shariff, Ghansham Allijohn, Akili Theophil, Waveney Johnson, Nellisha Johnson, Dwayne Bess, Roshawn Washington, Rachael Ramlal and Chelsea Juma all on 2 points apiece, Udit Rodrigues 1.5, Runako Williams, Gareth Da Silva, Rebecca Ramlall, Andrew Ally, Nickel Charles, John Wong, Savir Gookul and Zackary Peraud on one point each.
The tournament continues this Saturday at 13:00h and Sunday at 10:00h with the final four rounds.
