Taffin Khan prevails over Nathoo, remains unbeaten 

GAICO Construction Grand Prix Chess Tournament…

ꟷ tourney concludes this weekend

Candidate Master and former National Champion Taffin Khan outplayed his closest rival, Loris Nathoo, on Wednesday to secure the sole leadership position in the GAICO Construction Grand Prix Chess Tournament being played at the National Racquet Centre.

The tense fourth-round encounter between these two top players ended when Nathoo conceded defeat after 34 moves. Khan is now on four points after recording four straight wins. Former National Champion Wendell Meusa is his next main opponent in line with three and a half points.
The remaining three of the seven rounds will be played this weekend, and the winners in both the Junior and Senior categories will be announced, including the Best Female Player.
The tournament attracted six players from the distaff side.
This inaugural tournament is the first in a series to attract the best chess players to represent Guyana at the 2020 Chess Olympiad in Russia.