(Press release courtesy of Chess Players Association of Kenya)
An action-packed weekend of chess at the Bowling Green Restaurant, Parklands, finally came to an end with the sixth and final round of the ChessPAK Classical tournament earlier today.
Austin Okeyo who was leading with 3 points at the end of round 3 along with Ben Magana and Collins Young, lost two straight games to finish the tournament in joint 4th place.
Favourite to win, Ben Magana, maintained his lead from round 4 till the end and was the only player to win all his games. ChessPAK Chairman Collins Young improved on his dismal performance in previous events to end the tournament in joint 2nd place with ‘retiree’ Martin Oyamo.
Some photos from the day’s play:
The prizes being played for
ChessPAK Chairman Collins Young horsing around while taking a break from chess
Winner in the 'Juniors' category, Chiraag Devani, receiving his prize from Ricky Sang
2nd Prize winner in the 'Ladies' category, Edith Macharia, receiving her prize from Ricky Sang
1st Prize winner in the 'Ladies' category, Isabelle Asiema, receiving her prize from Ricky Sang
Joint 2nd prize winner Martin Oyamo receives his prize from Ricky Sang
Joint 2nd prize winner Collins Young receives his prize from Ricky Sang
Ben 'Magnum' Magana receiving his 1st Prize in the 'Seniors' category from Ricky Sang
Final standings were as follows:
- Ben Magana – 6 points (out of 6)
- Collins Young – 4.5 points
- Martin Oyamo – 4.5 points
- Austin Okeyo – 4 points
- Ricky Sang – 4 points
- Joseph Atwoli – 4 points
- George Nderitu – 4 points
- Vasanth Ramesh – 3 points
- Joseph Methu – 3 points
- Crispus Kamau – 3 points
- Philip Singe – 3 points
- Goerge Omitha – 3 points
- James Njeru – 3 points
- Charles Chege – 2 points
- Chiraag Devani – 2 points
- Irfaan Juma – 2 points
- Isabelle Asiema – 2 points
- Kartik Shah – 2 points
- Edith Macharia – 1 point
Prize winners were as follows:
Seniors
1st Place (KES 3,000 + trophy) – Ben Magana
Joint 2nd Place (KES 1,500 + medal) – Collins Young and Martin Oyamo
Ladies
1st Place (KES 1,000 + trophy) – Isabelle Asiema
2nd Place (medal) – Edith Macharia
Juniors
1st Place (KES 1,000 + medal) – Chiraag Devani