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Bahamas Junior Chess Championship 2015

Being on top is never easy--everyone has you in their sights.

In defending his title, Philip Hanna, the reigning Bahamas junior champion, learned this simple human truth. With many of the country's young players gaining more attacking and defensive skills, Hanna had to play to top form.  And even at his best, Hanna had to settle for a draw in round three, when Luke Stuart--the top under-18 player--gave absolutely nothing up.  Indeed, despite a time advantage, the position was dangerous enough that Hanna's draw offer was a reasonable choice.

Hanna's time would not get easier.  In the final round, paired against Nathan Smith, the country's youngest Candidate Master, Hanna had to fight right down to the last pawn.  Into the endgame the position was a statistical draw, when a slight error in calculation on Smith's part, gave Hanna the edge he needed.  It came down to a race for promotion, which Hanna won by one move.

The players all fought valiantly and gained valuable experience against tough competition.  It was especially helpful for those travelling to the CAC Youth Festival in Trinidad in August, namely CM Nathan Smith, Daijah Johnson, and Luke Stuart.

The prize winners were:

Philip Hanna Jr. -- Winner overall and Top U20
CM Nathan Smith -- 2nd place overall and Top U12
Luke Stuart -- 3rd place overall and Top U18
John Saintilma -- Top U16
Daijah Johnson -- Top U14
Ivoine Strachan -- Top U10
Kamori Rolle -- Top U8
Bahamas Junior Chess Championship 2015

Final Standings. Bahamas Junior Chess Championship 2015

#NameRtngRd 1Rd 2Rd 3Rd 4Rd 5TotTBrk[H]TBrk[W] TBrk[T]TBrk[B]
1Philip Hanna Jr1721W9W6D3W4W2 4.51004314.5
2CM Nathan Smith1590W5W10W6W3L1 4.01004214
3Luke Stuart1600W12W4D1L2W7 3.51003314.5
4Nelissa Thomas1433W7L3W10L1W11 3.01003213
5John Saintilma1204L2W12D7W8D6 3.01002311.5
6Daijah Johnson1584W8L1L2W9D5 2.51002215
7Ivoine Strachan986L4B---D5W10L3 2.51002212
8Akila Thomas1021L6W9L12L5W10 2.0100228.5
9Kelsie Thomas1402L1L8B---L6W12 2.0992211.5
10Kamori Rolle881B---L2L4L7L8 1.01001211.5
11Richmard Justilien1128U---U---U---W12L4 1.01001111.5
12James Joseph1228L3L5W8L11L9 1.0991312.5



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