New Woman Fide Master (WFM) Maria Varona-Thomas is “thrilled” with her achievement of becoming the first WFM in Guyana following her stellar play at the 42nd Chess Olympiad held in Baku, Azerbaijan September 1-14.
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) was represented by a 12-member delegation and according to Varona-Thomas, although it was her second Olympiad, it was her first time playing in the women’s division.
Varona-Thomas playing on board one for Guyana, scored eight points from 11 games, earning seven wins and two draws to earn the FIDE nomination.
She said that she “felt at home” playing in the women’s section, and was thrilled about her achievements.
