THE 2023 Bahamas Chess National Championship is heading for an exciting showdown as competitors try to stop NM Valentine Cox from attaining a sweep of the big event.
NM Cox is in the top position after Round-5, winning all his games thus far.
Young Avian Pride, the youngest competitor and lowest ranked player in the competition, shocked seasoned player and the highest titled player in The Bahamas, FM Cecil ‘Carver’ Moncur.
Avian pulled off a win against FM Moncur in Round-3. The Championship, which takes place over two full weekends, is being hosted by Colina.
The 2023 Bahamas National Chess Championship is a FIDE rated tournament.
It is set up as a 9 round Swiss format with Game in 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. The chief arbiter for the 2023 Championship is international arbiter (IA), Andre White.
Mr White is assisted by deputy chief arbiter, Angel Pride.
Round 6 of the 2023 Bahamas Chess National Championship kicks off at 6:30pm on Friday, January 20. Remaining rounds for 2023 Bahamas Chess National Championship Schedule - Round 6 - Friday, January 20 (Start Time: 6:30 pm)
Round 7 - Saturday, January 21 (Start Time: 9am)
Round 8 - Saturday, January 21 (Start Time: 2pm)
Round 9 - Sunday, January 22 (Start Time: 9am)
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