<p>The University of Guyana’s (UG) Andre Jaganadan won the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) junior qualification tournament held recently.<br />
Jaganandan edged Ghansham Alijohn on the progressive ratings tiebreak system after both players ended on six points from seven matches, a press release from Tournament Director Irshad Mohammed stated.</p>

<p>The University of Guyana’s (UG) Andre Jaganadan won the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) junior qualification tournament held recently.<br />
Jaganandan edged Ghansham Alijohn on the progressive ratings tiebreak system after both players ended on six points from seven matches, a press release from Tournament Director Irshad Mohammed stated.</p>

<p>In the final rounds held last Sunday, Jaganandan defeated Savir Gookul and Ethan Lee in rounds five and six.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; His only defeat came at the hands of Queen’s College’s Rajiv Lee.<br />
Allijohn scored convincing wins over Sasha Shariff, Gookul and Ronan Lee in his last three matches.</p>

<p>He, however, lost to Jaganandan on time in a slightly better position, the release stated.<br />
Rajiv Lee secured third place with a draw against higher ranked Jaden Taylor and wins against Nellisha Johnson and Jaganandan.</p>

<p>Rising star Chelsea Juma of St Stanislaus showed why she is the number one ranked U-14 female Guyanese player in the World Chess Federation player rankings by winning all three of her matches Sunday.</p>

<p>She defeated Christ Church’s Akili Theophil and UG student Aravinda Singh in rounds five and six.</p>

<p>In round seven, she produced a Bishop sacrifice which led to mate in six against her opponent Odit Rodriguez to secure her spot in the top seven.</p>

<p>Also making the cut were St. Stanislaus College’s 6th Form student Jarell Troyer and his schoolmate Jaden Taylor.&nbsp; Finishing seventh was Ethan Lee of Marian Academy.</p>

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<p>Newsource:&nbsp;https://www.stabroeknews.com/2019/sports/03/10/jaganandan-wins-gcf-juniorqualificationtournament/</p>

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