The Trinidad and Tobago chess staff emerged triumphant on the inaugural Caricom Basic held on the Ramada Georgetown Princess Lodge in Guyana.
Led by Fide Masters Quinn Cabralis and Joshua Johnson, together with Girl Candidate Masters Zara La Fleur and Ysvett Hermoso Rodriguez, the TT squad showcased their collective prowess to clinch the gold medal.
Heading into the ultimate day of competitors with a lead over the hosts Guyana, the TT staff displayed distinctive ability and dedication to safe victory within the head-to-head matchup. Cabralis and La Fleur delivered standout performances, with La Fleur reaching an ideal rating of 9 factors all through the week-long competitors.
Johnson’s contribution was very important as TT
Regardless of a attract his remaining spherical match, Johnson’s contribution was very important as TT emerged victorious with 3.5 factors to Guyana’s 0.5 factors. The staff completed with a formidable 31 out of a attainable 36 factors, showcasing their dominance within the round-robin format.
Acknowledging the stellar efforts of the TT chess squad, TT Chess Affiliation President Sonja Johnson expressed immense satisfaction of their efficiency and highlighted the camaraderie amongst staff members. The success on the Caricom Basic bodes effectively for TT’s participation within the upcoming Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.