Fall Classic 2015
Valentine Cox finished undefeated in this year's Fall Classic 2015 after agreeing to draw with CM Kendrick Knowles in the sixth and final round of the Open section.
With a total of 5.0 points, Cox edged out Knowles and Ken Gibson--each of whom tallied 4.5 points in the highly-competitive contest.
By virtue of their performances, Cox and Gibson both secured the final two spots in this year's Bahamas National Chess Championship to be held in November. As the defending national champion, Knowles automatically qualifies.
In the Reserve section, it was Ashley Farrington of Anatol Rodgers who stole the show with a perfect score of 5.0 points. The young chess pupil totally dismantled her five opponents by methodically trading off their pieces before putting her endgame prowess on full display.
Placing second with 4.0 points was Ivoine Strachan of Woodcock Primary, whose commitment to chess over the years bore fruit in a big way.
Winning the bronze medal was Zachary Carey of Gerald Cash Primary School. Playing in his first tournament, the young upstart ended with 3.5 points and appears to have a bright future ahead in the game of kings and queens.
With a total of 5.0 points, Cox edged out Knowles and Ken Gibson--each of whom tallied 4.5 points in the highly-competitive contest.
By virtue of their performances, Cox and Gibson both secured the final two spots in this year's Bahamas National Chess Championship to be held in November. As the defending national champion, Knowles automatically qualifies.
In the Reserve section, it was Ashley Farrington of Anatol Rodgers who stole the show with a perfect score of 5.0 points. The young chess pupil totally dismantled her five opponents by methodically trading off their pieces before putting her endgame prowess on full display.
Placing second with 4.0 points was Ivoine Strachan of Woodcock Primary, whose commitment to chess over the years bore fruit in a big way.
Winning the bronze medal was Zachary Carey of Gerald Cash Primary School. Playing in his first tournament, the young upstart ended with 3.5 points and appears to have a bright future ahead in the game of kings and queens.
