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Fall Classic 2014

The Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) staged its annual Fall Classic tournament on September 13-20, 2014.  Along with the usual Open section for advanced players, a Reserve section for eager beginners was included for the first time.

Eighteen young chess stars, aged 7 to 16, gathered at T. G. Glover Primary School to test their skills against their peers.  For many, it was their first experience playing the celebrated mind sport in a tournament setting.  For others, it was an opportunity to put into practice some of the training that they had acquired over their short but enthusiastic chess careers.

The competition consisted of five rounds, each lasting up to fifty minutes.  To instill the importance of planning and discipline, players were encouraged to think long and hard before making their next move--a useful lesson in chess as in life.

After nearly five hours of tense and exciting play, the victors were decided.  Finishing first overall was Marfeeyou Joseph of C. R. Walker Senior High School, who won on tie-breaks against his older brother Bradley.  Placing third overall was Davaughn Lopez, also hailing from the emerging chess powerhouse of C. R. Walker.

The age division winners were:

Under 8: Kamori Rolle (T. G. Glover Primary)
Under 10: Jake Oldfield (Eljay's Knights Chess Club)
Under 12: Chianycher Georges (T. G. Glover Primary)
Under 14: John Saintilma (Eljay's Knights Chess Club)
Under 16: Marfeeyou Joseph (C. R. Walker Senior High)

At the conclusion of the event, Andre White, president of the BCF, said "It was great to see these kids come out and play like they did.  They clearly love the game and want so badly to learn and get better.  We will be organizing more of these types of beginner tournaments and will also provide the players with formal training so that they see improvement."

Also participating in the tournament were youngsters from Grants Town Urban Renewal Center and Woodcock Primary School.  The federation intends to expand the list of participating schools and clubs as the Beginner Series continues in October 2014 and beyond.

In the FIDE-rated Open section, it was CM Cecil Moncur who prevailed over the field of nine players.  Moncur finished undefeated on 6 points, one point ahead of second-place finisher Chappell Whyms.  Bahamas Junior Champion Philip Hanna rounded out the top three with 4 points from six rounds.

Interim Ranking List

Fall Classic 2014 - Open Section

Final ranking

Rank SNo.   Name Rtg Pts Res. BH. Vict BL
1 1 CM Moncur Cecil 1784 6 0 18 6 3
2 3   Whyms Chappell 1618 5 0 19 5 4
3 6   Hanna Jr Philip 1572 4 0 19½ 4 3
4 7   Watson Carson 1500 3 0 20½ 2 3
5 2   Stuart Clive 1620 3 0 20 3 2
6 4   Gibson Ashley 1593 2 0 19½ 2 3
7 5   Karelina Polina 1589 2 0 17 1 3
8 9   Johnson Daijah 1281 2 0 17 1 2
9 8   Oldfield Fanny 1294 1 0 11 0 1

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CM Cecil Moncur, winner of the Open Section
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Winner of the Reserve Section, Marfeeyou Joseph (L), along with Elton Joseph, arbiter
Interim Ranking List

Fall Classic 2014 - Reserve Section

Final ranking

Rank SNo. Name Rtg Pts Res. BH. Vict BL
1 4 Joseph Marfeeyou 1240 4½ ½ 17 4 2
2 3 Joseph Bradley 1287 4½ ½ 14½ 4 3
3 13 Lopez Davaughn 1000 3½ 0 13½ 3 2
4 6 Oldfield Jake 1128 3 0 17 3 3
5 5 Saintilma John 1150 3 0 15 3 3
6 16 Paul Godwin 950 3 0 15 3 2
7 11 Georges Chianycher 1071 3 0 12 3 3
8 1 Francois Wiskendy 1328 3 0 11 3 3
9 9 Joseph James 1100 2½ 0 9½ 1 3
10 12 Strachan Ivoine 1025 2 0 13½ 1 2
11 8 Green Felicia 1100 2 0 13 2 2
12 15 Roxbury Caleb 969 2 0 11½ 2 3
13 7 Pinder Trinity 1104 2 0 11½ 1 3
  14 Wood Elecoe 1000 2 0 11½ 1 3
15 2 Edmond Davonaye 1300 1½ ½ 11 0 2
16 17 Rolle Kamori 800 1½ ½ 8½ 1 2
17 10 Saunders Bertram 1100 1 1 9½ 1 2
18 18 Thompson Vallario 800 1 0 10½ 0 2

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Category Prizes

Fall Classic 2014 - Reserve Section

Final ranking

age group U10

Rank SNo. Name Rtg Type Pts Res.
4 6 Oldfield Jake 1128 U10 3 0
6 16 Paul Godwin 950 U10 3 0
10 12 Strachan Ivoine 1025 U10 2 0
12 15 Roxbury Caleb 969 U10 2 0
15 2 Edmond Davonaye 1300 U10 1½ ½
18 18 Thompson Vallario 800 U10 1 0

age group U12

Rank SNo. Name Rtg Type Pts Res.
7 11 Georges Chianycher 1071 U12 3 0
9 9 Joseph James 1100 U12 2½ 0
13 7 Pinder Trinity 1104 U12 2 0
14 14 Wood Elecoe 1000 U12 2 0
17 10 Saunders Bertram 1100 U12 1 1

age group U14

Rank SNo. Name Rtg Type Pts Res.
5 5 Saintilma John 1150 U14 3 0
11 8 Green Felicia 1100 U14 2 0

age group U16

Rank SNo. Name Rtg Type Pts Res.
1 4 Joseph Marfeeyou 1240 U16 4½ ½
2 3 Joseph Bradley 1287 U16 4½ ½
3 13 Lopez Davaughn 1000 U16 3½ 0
8 1 Francois Wiskendy 1328 U16 3 0

age group U8

Rank SNo. Name Rtg Type Pts Res.
16 17 Rolle Kamori 800 U8 1½ ½

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