Guyana in good showing at chess olympiad

Fourteen-year-old Queen’s College student Aditi Joshi (second left) is distinguishing herself at the Chess Olympiad. Joshi has scored victories over some higher ranked competitors making her eligible for a chess title. (Photo courtesy of the Guyana Chess Federation)
Fourteen-year-old Queen’s College student Aditi Joshi (second left) is distinguishing herself at the Chess Olympiad. Joshi has scored victories over some higher ranked competitors making her eligible for a chess title. (Photo courtesy of the Guyana Chess Federation)

Guyana is being noticed at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, which ends tomorrow. As stated in an earlier publication, in a Round 7 match against the seasoned chess playing African nation of Cote d’Ivoire, Guyana’s four-member open team scored three victories. Anthony Drayton, Loris Nathoo and Queen’s College student Sachin Pitamber were the winners for Guyana.