The Ocean Spray International Hotel will host the rapid playoff on Wednesday,
December 20th 2023 between top finalists and senior chess players Loris Nathoo
(1703) and Candidate Master Taffin Khan (2005), both vying for the National Open
Chess Champion title.
The confrontation begins at 17:30hrs sharp after a coin toss by Tournament
Director Mr Irshad Mohamad to determine who gets the white pieces and plays
first in the initial three-game match.
A ticking electronic chess clock will countdown the time allotted to each player
under strict tournament conditions in the presence of the Tournament Arbiter.
The first game can last a maximum of 30 minutes while the second and third
another 30, totaling 60 minutes for three games in the fast-paced encounter.
Yet, if a tie still results, Khan and Nathoo will enter the sudden death stage and be
allotted a meagre 5 minutes each in another three-game contest.
The face-off between the two would characterize an intense battle of cunning and
strategy over the chessboard to achieve majority wins and secure the Senior
National Champion title for 2023.
The playoff games will be live-streamed as well.
The GAICO-sponsored National Open Chess Championship ended recently with
Nathoo and Khan emerging with a tied score, triggering a playoff to determine the
next Senior National Champion. GAICO has been a long-time sponsor of National
Chess competitions and has earned the gratitude of the entire chess community
for their unwavering support over the years.
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), extends its sincerest thanks to the
Management and Staff of Ocean Spray Hotel for facilitating the playoff and
granting the use of its facilities at short notice.
