2nd Annual Admiral's Cup 2025
- Belize Chess Federation
- May 1
- 2 min read
On Saturday 26th April 2025 18 Players from Stann Creek, Cayo, Belize and Orange Walk competed in the 2nd Annual Admiral's Cup at the Admiral's Restaurant and Bar in Belize City.
The tournament had an impressive lineup with National Champion NM Alfred Awe, Rank 5 Kenneth Perez, Rank 14 Kuang LIn and Rank 16 Ivor Pixabaj. Also Rank 6 Nathaniel Reyes and Rank 9 Charlton Roches who were fresh off their participation in the Subzonals Championship 2.3.1 in Honduras. One of our top junior players 7-year-old Curtis Andrade was also present!
Special thanks to Admiral's Resturant and Bar for hosting the event and Bowen & Bowen for donating prizes.
This event was our first Blitz tournament with a 3+2 time control in Belize and it consisted of 14 rounds. This event would also become the first Blitz Rated event marking the start of our Blitz Ratings.
All recorded games from the event can be found here: https://www.chess.com/c/2Bs9VbrjQ
New Blitz Rating list can be found here:
Nathaniel Reyes and Alfred Awe were both tied for first going into round 4 and the winner would take the early lead. Nathaniel one again showed why he was selected to represent Belize in Honduras with a nice win.
After defeating Nathaniel and being back tied first, Alfred lost a crucial game in round 9 to Charlton Roches giving Nathaniel the sole lead again with 5 rounds to go.
In one of the most stunning matchups of the day, 7-year-old Curtis Andrade had a completely winning position against Rank 5 Kenneth Perez. Unfortunately he lost on time but the game left an impact with spectators.
The final matchup between Alfred Awe and Nathaniel Reyes in Round 12 was a chaotic game with both players missing chances in key moments. When the dust settled, Alfred won on time in an even endgame.
In round 13 Kenneth would draw with Nathaniel giving Alfred the sole lead going into the final round. Also what was possibly the biggest upset of the tournament, Curtis Andrade won an impressive victory against Charlton Roches.
Going into the final round the stakes were high, A win by Alfred would secure first place while losing would mean Nathaniel secured the tournament. Kenneth needed a draw or win to get 3rd in the event.
Alfred would win Kenneth securing the tournament victory. His win also meant that the tournament rising star, Curtis Andrade, would win 3rd place in the event!
1st Place: NM Alfred Awe 12/14
2nd Place: Nathaniel Reyes 11.5/14
3rd Place: Curtis Andrade 9/14
4th Place: Kenneth Perez 8.5/14
5th Place: Pedro de Armas 8/14
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