Mathurin wins St. Lucia Chess Invitational!

FM Nathaniel Mathurin won the St. Lucia Chess Invitational, which attracted players from neighboring Dominica. Dominating the field with 9/9 and winning by a massive three points, Mathurin affirmed his position as the island’s top player. He holds a FIDE rating of 1950. Justin James was second on 6/9. Kaieem Elizee and Sixtus Gabriel were 3rd-4th with 5.5/9. Larry Thomas led the Dominican contingent with 5/9.

FM Nathaniel Mathurin

With Hurricane Ernesto bearing down on the Caribbean, St. Lucia completed nine rounds before visiting players had to leave. Dominican ambassador Dr. Jones Murphy, Jr. sent the following note:

We thank the St. Lucia Chess Federation for inviting us, accommodating us and hosting a splendid event. We will take the positives and work with our players for continued growth. Players had to return yesterday but due to bad weather couldn’t. We pray for their safe return!

St. Lucia Chess Federation
Coco Ville, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
+1 758-520-1125
Stluciachessfederation@gmail.com
stluciachessfederation.org