Joshua Gopaul Dominates Bullet Chess | Guyana News

Joshua Gopaul, a former junior chess champ, crushed it at Game Fest 2026, winning first place in three Bullet Chess tournaments with lightning-fast precision. The high-energy, two-minute-per-player format drew top talent, including Keron Sandiford, Jessica Callender, and Anthony Drayton, who also claimed top honors. With a $50,000 prize pool per event and cash for top five finishers plus special awards for women and newcomers, the tournaments celebrated chess as a thrilling, accessible sport — drawing both veterans and beginners in a vibrant, competitive atmosphere. Gopaul’s stellar performance earned him $30,000, while smooth execution by arbiters and strong support from the Guyana Chess Federation and Game Fest organizers made the event a resounding success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fea762bff6d1cad