Stabroek WeekendChess Game Sasha Shariff (left) and Ethan Lee (above) were leading the points tables in their respective categories at the Guyana Chess Federation’s third Grand Prix, which ends today. Number one contender Taffin Khan (right) did not play in this tournament since his place is almost already assured for the Olympiad, having won two previous tournaments. The series of Grands Prix are held to determine the entrants for the biennial Olympiad. Four tournaments are held in the series, and the three highest scores are tabulated. This format was designed to give everyone a fair chance at qualification. The final tournament will be held in June.By Stabroek News March 24, 2024 Trending Prospective buyer of Marriott Hotel passes away Ramps, Exxon facing complaint that US$4.4m equipment declared as worth US$12.1b Members of six Amerindian villages decry widespread sex crimes East Ruimveldt man stabbed to death during scuffle Man charged over 71.2 kgs of cocaine