Lesley-Ann Nelson, "Ronnie Nelson Jnr. Under-10 National Chess Champ and Tunapuna Boys R.C shines at the F.C.B. Primary School Chess Championship," 2 November 2006 (Port-of-Spain, Trinidad).

On Sunday 29^th October concluded the nine rounds of the FCB Primary School Chess Championship where which took place at Valpark Shopping Mall, Valsayn.

Ronnie Nelson Jnr. a student  of the Arima Boys' R.C. and a member of the Tri-Miami International Chess Academy cup the 1^st place on board 2 with a 6½ points, losing one on time. However his team secured 2^nd place.

He is soon to travel to Miami to participate at the Miami International Chess Championship from 26^th -29^th December 2006, and then the Junior Orange Bowl International Scholastic Chess Tournament, in Miami. He will be chaperoned by his aunt Mureen Nelson who recently accompanied him to El Salvador.

RJ Nelson wearing his medal after winning the 1st place for board #2. Andrew Bowles of the T&T Chess Academy congratulates him.

The students of Tunapuna Boys' R.C., known as the "Rising Chess Stars," although not the favourite, battled their way into 3^rd place. Kevin Mahabir performed well, securing 6 wins, just ½ pts from securing first place on board 1 which was won by Justin Edwards of Blackmans' Private school. Also scoring for the Tunapuna Boys' team were Akeenie Murray with 5 points, Stephan Pierre and Keno Samuel both with 4 points. All members are of Tri-Miami International Chess Academy. The results of the tournament: Christian Academy -1^st place, Arima Boys' R.C "A" team -2^nd place, Tunapuna Boys' R.C. -3^rd place, Blackman's Private School -4^th place.

Thanks goes out to the sponsor First Citizens Bank. The co-operation and support of the teachers, principals and parents of all the participating school. We are hoping to secure sponsorship, so they can participate at the Junior Orange Bowl Scholastic Chess Tournament. Persons wishing to become a sponsor of the Tri-Miami International Chess Academy, contact the President of the Academy:

Posted by The Chess Drum: 4  November 2006