The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) Vice-President Irshad Mohamed confirmed that for the first time, an all-women’s championship will be staged locally.
GCF Vice-President Irshad Mohamed
Mohamed revealed the federation’s plans on Wednesday in a brief interview with Guyana Times Sport which he pointed out that the country’s premier chess players will be participating in the event which is billed for February 11.
According to the GCF executive, some of the top female players including; international Masters Maria Thomas and Sherifa Ali along with Nalisha and Wavney Johnson and Jessica Callendar. Mohamed noted that Sasha Sheriff and the Ramlall sisters (Rebecca and Rachel) from Marian Academy are also expected to be part of the historic tournament which is tentatively set for the National Resource Centre.
However, Mohamed said more details regarding the upcoming event will be announced in the near future.
