The Nunez family, The Montessori Centre, and the Saint Lucia Chess Federation (SLCF) are celebrating the remarkable achievements of Leon and Noah Nunez at the Central America and Caribbean School Chess Championship. Held from October 13 to 19 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the tournament showcased the brothers’ exceptional talent. Nine-year-old Leon secured second place in the Under-9 Absolute division, while five-year-old Noah claimed third in the Under-7 category. Both also excelled in the Blitz time control, with Noah finishing second in Under-7 and Leon fourth in Under-9. The Montessori Centre of Saint Lucia further bolstered the nation’s pride by securing third place overall in the regional competition. Minister for Youth Development and Sports Kenson Casimir lauded the achievements, emphasizing the importance of school sports programs in national development. The event also saw a visit from Carlos Rivero, Zonal Head of the Confederation of Chess for the Americas and President of the Cuban Chess Federation, who engaged with SLCF executives and witnessed the Classic Rated Tournament, won by Justin James.