A delayed start and some organisational hiccups notwithstanding, the ChessPAK Cup open tournament got off to a promising start earlier today with the efforts of Collins Young, a representative of Checkmates Chess Club.
Chess action at the end of round 1 of the CHESSPAK Cup open tournament at Bowling Green Restaurant
A total of three rounds were played with each round lasting up to 2 hours. Due to a lack of equipment, most games were played without the use of clocks, which were introduced only after a game had gone past an hour and forty minutes.
Unlike other major tournaments organised by Checkmates CC in the past, this one saw the participation of two juniors, while the number of lady contestants went down to just one. Special prizes will be awarded in both categories to encourage participation.
The standings after round 3 are as follows:
- Peter Gilruth – 3 points
- Brian Adorwa – 2.5 points
- Bryan Taboso – 2.5 points
- George Nderitu – 2 points
- Wang’ombe Mugo – 2 points
- Rizwan Mehar – 2 points
- Joseph Methu – 2 points
- Austin Okeyo – 2 points
- Joseph Maigua – 1.5 points
- William Wachania – 1.5 point
- Ricky Sang – 1.5 points
- Moses Andiwon – 1.5 points
- Kiri Gilruth – 1.5 points
- Jules Daproza – 1 point
- Paras Gudka – 1 point
- Sathya Iyer – 1 point
- Njuru Mwangi – 1 points
- Collins Young – 0.5 point
- Lydia Jamyoung – 0 points
- Kartik Shah – 0 points
Round 4 will be starting at 9 am tomorrow, Sunday, 5th June 2011.