45th Chess Olympiad
Guyana recorded positive results in the 45th edition of the Chess Olympiad continued in Budapest, Hungary, as the men’s team defeated Ivory Coast while the women drew with Equatorial Guinea yesterday.
In the open division, Guyana bested the Ivory Coast 3-1. Guyana’s only defeat occurred in the opening round as Candidate Master Taffin Khan went down to Nicolas Cogan. However, FIDE Master Anthony Drayton defeated Simplice De Gondo in the second stanza to level proceedings.
Loris Nathoo then overcame Yoboue Manan in the third round, before Sachin Pitamber defeated Yoann Phillippe in the fourth stanza to seal the win.
In the women’s category, Guyana played to a 2-2 draw with Equatorial Guinea. In the first round, Sasha Shariff battled to a stalemate with Mbasogo Justa. Aditi Joshi then played to a stalemate with Daniela Ndong in the second round.
However, Desiree Clement lost to Alba Asangono in the third stanza. Nevertheless, Guyana would earn a share of the spoils as Treskole Archibald defeated Mora Nneme in the fourth stanza.
Guyana will continue their campaign today against Vanuatu in the women’s division, while the men will compete against Puerto Rico.
