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Elliott extends lead in LASCO Chess

Defending LASCO national chess champion Warren Elliott awaits his turn at the start of his match on Sunday. - Contributed

DEFENDING CHAMPION, FIDE Master Warren Elliott, is still sole leader of the 2005 LASCO National Chess Championships with six points, after seven rounds of play.

He is a full point ahead of his nearest rivals Jomo Pitterson and Russell Porter who are tied in second place on five points. At the end of play on Saturday, Elliott had defeated Equitable Brown, Shane Matthews put away Duane Rowe, Mark Holness trounced Geoffrey Byfield, Peter Myers won against Russell Porter and Jomo Pitterson overcame Malaku Lorne. The other match between National Women's Champion Deborah Richards and Robert Wheeler ended in a draw.

Sunday's action saw wins for Elliott, Porter, Lorne and Brown over Byfield, Wheeler, Myers and Rowe respectively. The match between Pitterson and Holness ended in a draw.

The Championship continues Saturday and Sunday at the Norman Manley Law School starting at 1 p.m., with the playing of rounds 8 and 9.

Standings

1. Warren Elliott - 6

2. Jomo Pitterson - 5

2. Russel Porter - 5

4. Shane Matthews - 4

4. Mark Holness - 4

6. Geoffrey Byfield - 3

6. Malaku Lorne - 3

8. Duane Rowe - 2

9. Peter Myers 2

9. Robert Wheeler - 2

9. Equitable Brown - 2

12. Deborah Richards - 1