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Barbados' Elson had a strong tournament and was flirting with the lead the entire tournament before losing to eventual champ Iturrizaga in the penultimate 8th round. The young Bajan scored 1½-½ against the two IMs, beating Mieles in a thrilling encounter (game on right).
The Ecuadorian IM had the advantage in the middlegame, but was sent in rapid retreat when Elson conjured up a deadly attack starting with 28. e6! As tactical cannons were firing toward the black King, he scurried for cover on h8, but the game would end with a combination involving a nifty queen sacrifice… 33.Qxf8+!
Other Caribbean participants fared less auspiciously. Ras Malaku Lorne coming off an impressive showing in the Jamaican National Championship broke even at 4½-4½. Trinidadians Sean Perryman (4-5), Antonio Gellineau (3½-5½), Marcus Joseph (3-6), Imran Hosein (2-7) gained valuable experience along with Bajans Martyn Del Castihlo (3-6) and Muralidhar Areti (2-7).
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