Khan, Greenidge look good as Gaico Grand Prix ends

Glenford Corlette (left) and Ronuel Greenidge are two of the participants of the Gaico Construction 4 tournament. Greenidge has the maximum three points and Corlette, two. (Photo by Shiv Nandalall) 

The final chapter of the progressive Gaico Construction Grand Prix chess tournament ends today at the National Stadium, Providence. Leading the tournament after three rounds are West Demerara’s Taffin Khan and UG’s Ronuel Greenidge, who have accumulated the perfect three points. Both players represented Guyana at the Chess Olympiad previously.

When the tournament concludes today, it would be determined who have been the top achievers of the Grand Prix points. The principal contenders are Khan, Wendell Meusa, Anthony Drayton, Loris Nathoo, Greenidge, Davion Mars and Glenford Corlette. They are some of the seasoned players and they are avidly pursuing Olympiad selection.