Championship Qualifiers on today

TODAY, at the School of the Nations in Georgetown, the country’s top players will have the opportunity to play one more round as they showcase their skills in the final round of the Ready Mix Qualifiers Chess Tournament.

The top 9 contenders will earn a place in the national championship set to follow where they will challenge reigning champion, Taffin Khan, for his title.

FIDE master, Anthony Drayton, Justino Da Silva, Ronuel Greenidge, Keron Sandiford and Kyle Couchman are some of the top opponents in the running for the top spot in the 7-round qualifier tournament.

The competition served off with over 40 players battling over the chess board in a keenly contested competition.

Khan successfully defended his title last year during a fast-paced playoff with main challenger, Loris Nathoo.