Jamaican Clash… Davy vs. Mellace!
In Jamaica, the music genre is known for the “clashes” between the reggae dons. This weekend the “chess dons” take centre stage and play for the undisputed crown of Jamaican champion. The national championship ended in a tie for first between defending champion Damion Davy and Andrew Mellace. These playoffs will also determine board #1 at the Olympiad. Both men ended with 6.5/9 points in a star-studded field. Jamaican Federation President Ian Wilkinson reports on the match.
Game three ended earlier today. Davy had White and Mellace again essayed the Sicilian and the game was drawn in less than 30 moves. Davy leads the match 2-1.
Game four has just started with Mellace having the white pieces and playing 1.e4. Davy responded with 1…c5, the Sicilian Defence, and a Smith-Morra is underway as Mellace tries to equalise!
Mellace won an explosive game four!!! Match now tied 2-2! Report to follow.