The Promenade Chess Club Grand Tour, a celebrated chess competition series, is set to continue its journey at Valpark Plaza in Valsayn on November 2, starting at 1 pm. This event will feature multiple divisions, including the open section, Under-12, and Under-8 categories, catering to chess enthusiasts of all ages. Participants in the open division will compete for cash prizes, with the winner taking home $1,000, the runner-up receiving $700, and the third-place finisher earning $500. Meanwhile, the Under-12 category will award trophies to the top three players, and medals will be given to the leading participants in the Under-8 division. Registration remains open until noon on November 2, with senior players required to pay $120 and juniors $110 via the Hayden Lee chequing account at Republic Bank (Account Number: 340045180501). The first 100 registrants will enjoy complimentary pizza and ice cream. For further details, interested individuals can contact 743-7359, 734-8562, or 780-2437. The event has been made possible through the generous support of sponsors such as Pizza Hut, Radica Trading, Basic Transport, Marios, Galactica, KFC, and Tyco Farms. Over the past few months, the Promenade Chess Club has successfully hosted tournaments at various locations, including South Park Mall and Trincity Mall, fostering a vibrant chess community across the country.
