Persaud leads Red Cherry chess tourney

Kriskal Persaud, right is a study of concentration while Taffin Khan, second from left prepares to make his move against his opponent on Sunday in the opening rounds of the Guyana Chess federation red Cherry Café sponsored blitz tournament. (Orlando Charles photo)

Berbician Kriskal Persaud is the early leader as the Red Cherry Ladder chess tournament got underway Sunday at the Kei-Shar’s Sports Club, Hadfield Street.
The former national champion played