Anthony Drayton
FIDE Master Anthony Drayton is a prominent Guyanese chess player who recently won the National Rapid Championship, showcasing his skill and strategic prowess in the game. With a remarkable score of 8.5 points in the nine-round competition, Drayton solidified his status as one of the top players in the country.
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Anthony Drayton was defeated by Keron Sandiford in a key third-round match during the qualifiers.
Sandiford, Clement lead National Chess Championship Qualifiers
Guyana· 2026-03-06
FIDE Master Anthony Drayton, one of Guyana’s most experienced competitors, finished third on seven points.
Allicock dominates Mashramani Open Blitz with perfect scoreGuyana· 2026-02-25
Sachin Pitamber highlighted his tactical strength with a victory over FIDE Master Anthony Drayton.
Pitamber, Clement claim I-CEE Chess Grand Prix III titlesGuyana· 2026-02-04
Hot on his heels is FM Anthony Drayton on 3.5 points.
Pitamber, Callender lead after four rounds of I-CEE Grand Prix IIIGuyana· 2026-02-02
FIDE Master Anthony Drayton has qualified to represent Guyana at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games 2026.
Two Guyanese chess players earn spots at 2026 CAC GamesGuyana· 2026-01-27
Anthony Drayton is sitting in second place in the Chess Grand Prix with 3.5 points.
Sandiford leads Open, Joshi heads Women’s divisionGuyana· 2025-11-28
Anthony Drayton is coaching Guyana’s national chess players as they prepare for major regional tournaments.
Guyana’s chess teams in training ahead of CAC and Inter-Guiana GamesGuyana· 2025-11-11Drayton praised his players for their fighting spirit during the competition.
Guyana U16 Chess Team returns from Colombia after gritty Olympiad showingGuyana· 2025-08-26Anthony Drayton finished in fourth-place at the Pegasus Corporate Suites in Georgetown.
Drayton misses out on a podium finish in Caribbean Blitz ChessGuyana· 2025-07-04
FM Anthony Drayton was defeated by Taffin Khan in the National Blitz Chess championship.
Taffin Khan captures National Blitz Chess crownGuyana· 2025-03-20FIDE Master Anthony Drayton emerged victorious in the Guyana Chess Federation National Rapid Championship.
FM Anthony Drayton wins National Rapid Chess crownGuyana· 2025-03-19
