…sponsored by Vita Malt-Plus

SEVEN local chess players, among whom are three juniors, will be challenging senior national champion, Taffin Khan, for his title which he has held for the past three years, when the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) organised Banks DIH’s Vita Malt-Plus sponsored Senior National Championships get underway at the Ocean Spray Hotel, commencing tomorrow and culminating on Sunday 8th December.The sponsorship cheque was presented to GCF president, Shiv Nandalall, by Banks DIH’s Non-Alcoholic Brand Manager, Clayton Mc Kenzie, last Wednesday at the Company’s Thirst Park based location.
The seven challengers who will face each other and the reigning National Champion in the single round robin tournament are: Anthony Drayton, Wendell Meusa, Davion Mars, Roberto Neto, Errol Tiwari, Glenford Corlette, and Neil Khan.
Drayton, Mars, and Neto are the three junior players who outpaced senior players and qualified to enter the senior competition which will see each player being allowed 90 minutes per game plus 30 seconds increment from the first move.
Nandalall observed that the sponsorship received from Vita Malt-Plus, is significant for the growth of chess since its resuscitation about six years ago, while he took the time to extend a big “thank you” to the beverage giant for its support towards such a small discipline.
According to Nandalall, the Banks DIH contribution is significant for the growth of chess even as he pointed out that the beverage giant has been rendering similar support ever since the sport has been resuscitated some six years ago.
Communications Manager of Banks DIH, Troy Peters, said it is an honour to sponsor the National Chess Championship this year.
“Banks DIH Limited has sponsored tournaments in Berbice, Linden, West Demerara and Georgetown as we partner with the GCF in promoting the game locally.
“Vita Malt Plus has the right ingredients for athletes and we look forward to the chess players utilizing Vita Malt Plus as they seek excellence in the championships,” said McKenzie, who urged the players to utilise the product during the championships.