In this 3rd District Challenge that the Seychelles Chess Federation organise this year in Celebration of 50 years Independence , Success of the Growth of Chess in Seychelles and encourage Chess more in the Community, Mr. Timothy Kate is able to prevent 1st and 2nd District Challenge Winner Candidate Master (CM) Ragul Pillay from doing a hat trick in this tournament.

The Tournament started with a Lovely opening ceremony from Mont Buxton District Administrator (D.A) Fatima by welcoming the chess players in their district and doing the 1st opening match of the Tournament see 2x pics below.

Kate won his 1st Two rounds easily against newcomers Naidu and Young Russian Giant Alexander Sitkin whose also been leading in National Seychelles Chess Federation tournaments. In Round 3 Kate had to face one of Seychelles CM Ragul Pillay where the battle wasn’t easy, however Kate was able to find a hole in Pillay’s defence and scoring the main point, hance leading him to victory in the Tournament.

Pillay on Left and Kate on right in the Picture above

Here’s full game of Timothy Kate (WHITE) vs CM. Ragul Pillay (BLACK);

1.e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 d6 5. Bb5 Bd7 6. Be3 g6 7. Nxc6 bxc6 8. Bd3 Bg7 9. c3 Nf6 10. 0-0 0-0 11. Nd2 c5 12. Nc4 Rb8 13. e5 Nd5 14. exd6 Nxe3 15. Nxe3 exd6 16. Nd5 Rxb2 17. Re1 Be6 18. Nf4 Qg5 19. Nxe6 fxe6 20. Re2 Bxc3 21. Rxb2 Bxb2 22. Rb1 Bd4 23. Qe2 Rxf2 24. Qxe6+ Rf7+ 25. Kh1 Qf6 26. Bc4!! The Winning Move by Kate ...

26... Qxf6 27. Bxf6 Kf8 28. Rb7 1-0 # [White Wins]

2nd place for the tournament is Mr. Ragul Pillay with a total of Four points and a Tie-Break of 16 followed by Alexander Sitkin 3rd place with 4 points also however a Tie-Break of 14.

Picture shows Young Sitkin planning his next trap against his opponent!

4th Place winner is 10 Years old Akhurath Agastya Kempanahalli Manseh Kumar 3 points and a TB-16

Picture shows Kate (white) vs Akhurath Agastya (Black)

5th place winner of the Tournament goes to young promising Seychellois player Sebastien Gobin with a total of 3 points and a TB of 15

Gobin in Blue T-shirt receiving his trophy with Honourable Robert David

Fifth place winner is also another promising Seychellois Chessler Christiano Renaud with also 3 points in total and a TB of 15.

Picture shows Renaud Making his move on the Board while Gabriel close to him enjoys the Game.

The Official Sponsor of the this event the Mont Buxton District Authority had specials prices for 1st place Girls and Women.

In the 1st place for Girls is Young comer Ms. Chaya Aglae from Port Launey with a total of 1 point and a TB of 11 ahead of 2 other boys on the Final standings table

Picture shows Young Aglae in deep thought for her Next Move.

Claiming a total of 3 points and a TB of 12 Rachelle Hoareau won the 1st Place for the Women Category

Picture shows Mrs. Hoareau in patient for here opponent next Move, while young Sitkins admire the game on her right.

The Seychelles Chess Federation Would Love to take this Wonderful opportunity and state their deepest Gratitude to the Mont Buxton District Authority for welcoming and hosting those 19 players with its family members and friends present and is also looking forward for future chess programs in collaboration with the Mont Buxton District Authority.

Picture shows Honourable Robert David and District Administrator (D.A) from left to right ready to give the 1st place Winner Mr. Kate his Trophies!!

On that note, Honourable Robert David encourages Seychelles Youths to take up this Sport has it prevents them from negative influences.

Picture shows Honourable David giving 3rd place Winner for the Tournament Alexander Sitkin his Trophy.

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TOP BOARDS VIDS;

ROUND 1: NANCY VS PILLAY COMMENTARY

https://youtu.be/meXhmPlh4gM

R2 PILLAY VS GOBIN

https://youtu.be/XlQmSArcD6A

R3 KATE VS PILLAY - ANNOTATED GAME

https://youtu.be/hMLrjcG0CWo