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Things have gotten very interesting after exciting 8th round action at the Barbados National Championship. Defending champion, FM Delisle Warner beat IM Kevin Denny in what was described as a fierce battle. By winning, Warner pulls to within one point of tournament lead and a mere ½-point back of 2nd place Denny. Meanwhile, NM Terry Farley squeezed into sole possession of 1st with a win over Allan Herbert and remains undefeated.
The last three rounds will be crucial as both Farley and Denny play in the final round while Warner has already played his strongest opposition. In addition, Farley will have to play FM Philip Corbin who has been unable to put a string of wins together, but is always a dangerous opponent. Could we be heading for a repeat of last year's "Bajan Clash"? Stay tuned!!
After eight rounds: Farley, 7½-½; Denny, 7-1; Warner, 6½-1½; Gilkes, 5-3; Corbin, 4½-3½; Daniel & M. Del Castilho, 4-4; Earlem, 1½-6½; Yarde, 3-5; Herbert, 1-7; D. Del Castilho, o-8.
Coverage (The Chess Drum)
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