Barbados’ men and women maintained course on Thursday at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Unfortunately for the men, that meant a further loss, but for the women, it was another day of victory at the SYMA Sports and Conference Centre.Next up for the women will be Angola in Round 9. The Angolans are ranked 86th. BarbadosThe 45th edition of this competition, under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), includes a record-breaking 193 teams in the Open (men’s) section, and 181 squads in the women’s tournament.Barbados women are up to 89th after a win over 133rd ranked Malawi in Round 8 on Thursday. Woman Candidate Master Hannah Wilson got the Bajans off to a fantastic start, the 15-year-old earning a sterling victory over 37-year-old Woman FIDE Master Linda Jambo. Katrina Blackman continued the winning streak, the 32-year-old Woman Candidate Master upending Tupokiwe Msukwa. Chanon Reifer-Belle was handed a default victory over Anne Simwaba, whilst 22-year-old Woman Candidate Master Kiarra Eversley was unfortunate to lose to Rachel Jaylos.moved up 15 spots from 104th on Wednesday.