After competing at the 44th International Chess Olympiad in India, the Dominican Chess Federation performs top tier on the world Stage.
Dominica’s final ranking after 11 rounds:
Current Rank- 170 /188 countries.
Starting Rank- 180/188 countries.
Games played: 11
Games won: 2
Games Draw: 3
Games Lost: 6
Teams Played:
Iraq= L
Afghanistan= L
San Marino= D
Palau=W
Jordan=L
Togo=W
Liechtenstein=L
Kuwait=L
Bermuda=D
Maldives=L
Guernsey= D
Points Standings:
Board points = 4 (potential Max) 4×11=44 (potential Max) ½ point = draw, 0 points =loss
Match Points = 2 (winning team) 2×11=22 (potential Max)
BP = 14/44 =31.81%
MP = 7/22
Players:
Francis Nigel=2.5 points.
Bridet Robert=2.5 points
Auguiste Lyndon=3 points
Thomas Larry=5
Henry Brandon=1
The Dominica Chess federation feels very confident in their performance, as every match played brought new layers of experience and wisdom, thus allowing the players and the sport to grow.
The Olympiad tournaments have brought new vigor and ambition to the federation, as the team performed masterfully amongst some of the brightest and toughest players in the world, and came home proudly knowing that we are a force to be reckoned with.
The support received from everyone involved on the journey is one that has provided great motivation and courage to the team.
SOURCE: PRESS STATEMENT
