Elliot and Lorne Capture Blitz Chess Title
By Jamaican Chess Federation

FIDE Master Warren Elliott and National Master Malaku Lorne tied for first place at the 2012 National Blitz Chess Championships, which took place on Saturday June 30 at the Shirley Retreat Hotel.

Lorne, made a long awaited return to ‘top-form’ chess when he defeated veteran National Masters Russell Porter and Geoffrey Byfield to end on 5.5 points from six games. Elliott, who has held the title for more than five consecutive years, also finished undefeated with 5.5 points after he overpowered National Master Robert Wheeler and 2012 Jamaica Chess Champion Andrew Mellace. Both players drew in the fourth round of action and agreed to share the national title. Zachary Ramsay trailed behind in third place with 5 points.

Deborah Porter, who finished with 4 points, was awarded the prize for National Women’s Blitz Champion, while Horace Sinclair was declared the National Junior Blitz Champion.

Prizes were also awarded to the best players in each age group category. Nathan Walsh claimed the gold medal for categories “Under 8, 10, and 12”, while John Lord captured the “Under 14” prize.

The 44th General Meeting of the Jamaica Chess Federation took place concurrently. Vice President Peter Myers read the report of the President, Ian Wilkinson, who spoke about the development of parish associations and various accomplishments in Jamaican chess throughout the past year.

Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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