The top two players male and female shall be eligible to participate in the CCA qualification Hybrid event on January 21-22, 2023 for the CAC Games to be held in El Salvador in 2023. The registration for the 2 male and 2 female players with the organisers is on 4 January 2023. Details are as follows:Date: December 10th, 11th 2022Venue: Daniell InstituteRead More
Two-day All-Female (Unrated) Rapid Tournament
The Southern Chess Club presents Two-day ALL-Female (Unrated) Rapid Tournament. Details are as follows:Date: December 10th, 11th 2022Venue: 15 MORA AVE, COCONUT DRIVE, San Fernando The tournament will be not rated,Registration before 10th December Section A $80.00 , Section A $70.00 per player, otherwise $100.00[No registration on day of Tournament] Payments can be made directly toRead More
Two-day Junior (Under 20) Rapid Tournament
The Southern Chess Club presents Two-day Junior (Under 20) Rapid Tournament. Details are as follows:Date: November 12th, 13th 2022Venue: 15 MORA AVE, COCONUT DRIVE, San Fernando The tournament will be FIDE Rated,Registration before 11th November $60.00 per player, otherwise $75.00[No registration on day of Tournament] Payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:AccountRead More
National Blitz
The National Blitz Chess Championship will be held on Sunday 30th October 2022 at 10.00 a.m. It will be a Swiss event of 7 rounds. Time control: 3 mins plus 2 second incrementsVenue: Cascadia Hotel, Conference Room #1 Registration fee: $100The tournament will be FIDE Rated. Proposed Prize fund: 1st Place $15002nd Place $10003rd Place $ 700 Top female. $600Read More
National Swiss Championship 2022
The winners (Male and Female) will be considered National Champions (Absolute and Women) for 2022. Details are as follows:Date: October 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th 2022Venue: Cascadia Hotel, Conference Room #1 The tournament will be FIDE Rated.Registration: $150 Payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Account number: 2016302Bank: First Citizens BankAddress: 1Read More
Summer Chess Tournament
National Individual Primary School Tournament
The TTCA presents its second installment of the National Individual Primary School Tournament. The top 4 players from each school will contribute points for the overall challenge trophy. The school with the most point will be crowned National Primary School Chess Champion 2022 Details are as follows:Date: July 16th 2022Venue: Tornelo and ZoomTime Control: 10Read More
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INTERNATIONAL OPEN 2022
Invitation The Trinidad & Tobago Chess Association (TTCA) is pleased to invite all National Federations and players to the Trinidad and Tobago International Open Chess Tournament 2022 to be held at The Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, Lady Young Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, from 1st July – 8th July 2022. The tournamentRead More
Genesis Super Swiss 2022
The Southern Chess Club cordially invites you to the Genesis Super Swiss sponsored by Genesis Insurance Brokers & Benefits Consultants Ltd which starts on June 11 2022. The Genesis Super Swiss chess tournament will be FIDE Rated (Internationally rated) and will make history as the first tournament in Trinidad and Tobago with an Olympiad typeRead More
The National Junior Chess Championships 2022 (Under 20)
Details are as follows:Dates: April 12th, 13th, 14th 2022Venue: Preysal SecondaryRegistration Fee: $80.00 Registration will be taken online up to 11th April, 2022 and NOT on the day of the tournament.Payment due the day of the tournament up to 8:30 am, payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Account number: 2016302Bank: FirstRead More
The National Youth Chess Championship 2022 (Age Groups)
Details are as follows:Dates: April 4th, 5h, 6th 2022Venue: Preysal SecondaryRegistration Fee: $80.00 Registration will be taken online up to 3rd April, 2022 and NOT on the day of the tournament.Payment due the day of the tournament up to 8:30 am, payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Account number: 2016302Bank: FirstRead More
Olympiad Qualifier 2022 #2
Date: 26th – 27th February 2022Venue: Tornelo and ZoomTornelo Link: https://tornelo.com/chess/orgs/trinidad-tobago-chess-association/events/68b56206-f9c6-4793-8180-0e1262bd588aTime Control: 20 min + 5 sec Rounds: 7 Rounds.Rounds 1-4 26th February 2022 2.00 p.m.Rounds 5-7 27th February 2022 3.00 p.m. In the event there are 8 or less participants, the tournament will be played as a round-robin. Registration fee: $80 Registration closes: 25th February at 11:59pmChiefRead More
Olympiad Qualifier 2022 #1
Date: 12th – 13th February 2022Venue: Tornelo and ZoomTornelo Link: https://tornelo.com/chess/orgs/trinidad-tobago-chess-association/events/7a17f0bf-1ae4-44a0-ab75-ead318dee11eTime Control: 20 min + 5 sec Rounds: 7 Rounds.Rounds 1-4 12th February 2022 2.00 p.m.Rounds 5-7 13th February 2022 3.00 p.m. In the event there are 8 or less participants, the tournament will be played as a round-robin. Registration fee: $80 Registration closes: 11th February at 11:59pmChiefRead More
UWI CHESS CLUB REPUBLIC DAY RAPID
UWI Chess club in collaboration with the TTCA presents the UWI CHESS CLUB REPUBLIC DAY RAPID. This tournament is the beginning of an annual rapid tournament event carded for the 24th of September each year. As the pandemic has limited movement and engagement in Trinidad and Tobago, Chess has continued to thrive in an onlineRead More
International Chess Day
International Chess Day is commemorated on 20th July every year. This year the TTCA shall be engaging in a campaign “Meet the Champions: Youth Chess TT ” to highlight the National Youth/Junior Chess Champions of 2021.This campaign consists of short videos introducing each national youth/junior chess champion to the wider community. Every day for aRead More
TTCA National Individual Primary School Tournament
The tournament will see participants competing individually. The top 4 players from each school will contribute points for the overall challenge trophy. The school that accumulates the most points among the top 4 players will be the Champions. Details are as follows:Date: July 17th 2021 at 1 p.m.Venue: Tornelo and ZoomTime Control: 10 min +Read More
Inaugural Grand Prix Online Chess Tournament
This series will take the form of three online rapid tournaments. The three events will be held on Saturday 17th April, Saturday 15th May, Saturday 19th June, 2021 Registration Fee: $60 TTD (One payment to participate in all days) Payment due the day of the tournament up to 8:30 am, payments can be made directlyRead More
Call for Volunteers
The TTCA is making great strides to continue to promote chess in Trinidad and Tobago, however we are lacking human resources. Please fill out the following form if you are willing to volunteer in any way to help in keeping chess activity vibrant within Trinidad and Tobago. Thank you in advance for your willingness toRead More
International Women’s Day Online Rapid Tournament
TTCA in collaboration with Southern Chess Club presents the International Women’s Day Online Rapid Tournament Details are as follows:The tournament is open to females of Trinidad and Tobago Date: March 6th, 2021, 3 PM (-4 GMT) (Trinidad time)Platform: TorneloRegistration Fee: $50.00 Registration will be taken online up to 5th March, 2021 and NOT on theRead More
National Junior Chess Championships 2021
The National Junior Chess Championships 2021Details are as follows: Dates: March 13th, 14th, 20th 2021Venue: Preysal SecondaryRegistration Fee: $80.00 Registration will be taken online up to 12th March, 2021 and NOT on the day of the tournament.Payment due the day of the tournament up to 8:30 am, payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s Read More
‘Return to the Board’ Open
Details are as follows: Date: February 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st 2021Venue: Preysal SecondaryRegistration Fee: $100.00 Registration will be taken online up to 12th February, 2020 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payment due the day of the tournament up to 8:30 am, payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Account number: 2016302Bank:Read More
CCA-FIDE America – Caribbean Online Youth
Registration procedureJust complete and submit the registration form at the linkhttps://forms.gle/Jte6gLvgjVXjkuF67 VERY IMPORTANT 1- Only the players from Caribbean Countries can play this tournament VERY IMPORTANT 2- after registering by the above link you will receive a link by email to enter the tournament . Please enter in this link 1 hour before or atRead More
Della-Marie Walcott
Please be advised that the funeral service for Della Marie Walcott will take place this Saturday 18th July, 2020 at 8:00 am at Church of Nativity in Diego Martin. Due to the COVID restrictions and number of persons permitted the service will be streamed live for those who wish to participate using the following linkRead More
1st Regional Online Youth Chess Championship
Finals Game type – 60 mins battle between playersTime Control: 3 minutes initial – 2 second increments June 17, 2020: Finals / 3rd place 6.00 p.m. The TTCA is pleased to present its first Regional Online Youth Chess Championship from June 13 – June 17, 2020. REGULATIONSTargetThe tournament is open to youth players from the followingRead More
TTCA was awarded the Jeffrey Stollmeyer Award for Top Sporting Organisation-Large for 2019
Dear Chess Community, On behalf of the TTCA, I wish you a happy and holy Easter!I do also hope that you are well and staying safe. It is with immense pride that I share with you some positive news in this challenging time in our country and across the world. The Trinidad and Tobago ChessRead More
Master of ‘D’ Minds 2020
Southern Chess Club presents Master of ‘D’ Minds, One day Rapid chess tournament.Payments can be made in person on the day of the tournament. Date: PostponedVenue: Naparima Boys’ College, San FernandoRegistration FeeJunior – $60.00 Open – $100.00Registration Closes April 3rd, 2020
Prize Giving 2020
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association cordially invites you to our Prize Giving Ceremony for all National Tournaments which will include the following: National Finals both Absolute and Women (2019) National Blitz National Swiss National Seniors Player of the Year Youth Chess Championship 2020 Junior Chess Championship 2020 This will take place on Sunday 8thRead More
2nd National Qualifier 2020
Please note due to the potential impact of the Covid 19, the 2nd Qualifier will be postponed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding as we take steps to ensure the safety of our players and their loved ones. Date: TBDVenue: La Horquetta South Government Primary School. Gladiolus Crescent (Venue change)Registration Fee: $110.00 Registration willRead More
1st National Qualifier 2020
The 1st National Qualifier will take place in at the end of January 2020.Details are as follows: Date: January 25th, 26th, February 1st, 2nd 2020Venue: Daniell Institute of Learning, 20 Hamilton Holder Street, WoodbrookRegistration Fee: $110.00 Registration will be taken online up to 24th January, 2020 and NOT on the day of the tournament.Payments can be madeRead More
National Junior Chess Championships 2020
The National Junior Chess Championships 2020 Details are as follows: Dates: February 8th, 9th ,15th ,16th, 2020 Venue: Presentation College Chaguanas Registration Fee: $60.00 Registration will be taken online up to 7th February, 2020 and NOT on the day of the tournament.Payment due the day of the tournament up to 10:00 am, payments can beRead More
National Swiss 2020
The National Swiss 2020 will take place in January 2020.Details are as follows: Date: January 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th 2020Venue: San Fernando Girls’ Anglican, St Julien of NorwichRegistration Fee: $110.00 Registration will be taken online up to 10th January, 2020.Any late registration would be at the discretion of the Arbiter Mr Keevin James.Payments can be madeRead More
NATIONAL YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020
The National Youth Chess Championship Under 8-18 categories will take place in January 2020. Details are as follows: Dates: January 2nd-5th, 2019 Venue: Naparima College Registration Fee: $60.00 Registration will be taken online up to 1st January, 2020 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payment due the day of the tournament up toRead More
Central America and the Caribbean (CAC Under 20) Chess Championships
The Confederation of Chess for the Americas (CCA) and the Trinidad & Tobago Chess Association (TTCA), are pleased to invite all National Federations of the CAC Region to the Central America and the Caribbean Under-20 (CAC Under 20) Chess Championships, to be held at: The Cycling Velodrome, Couva, Trinidad and Tobago, from December 12 –Read More
National Senior Championships 2019 (50+ and 65+)
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association will be hosting its 2019 (FIDE Rated) National Senior Chess Tournament on Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, 2019 at the Tranquility Government Secondary School in Port of Spain. Pre-registration is encouraged and players can register with either the Secretary – Ms Sandy Razark, srazark@yahoo.comRead More
National Blitz 2019 Tournament
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association, TTCA, is pleased to invite all nationals to participate in the National Blitz 2019 Tournament. Date: Saturday, 16th November, 2019Late registration would be taken up to 3:40 pmTournament begins 4 pm Venue: Tranquility Government Secondary School Registration: $50.00 Payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Read More
Introduction to Swiss Manager
For club administrators and arbiters/helpers who do tournament management and have used Swiss Manager before or at least are quick learners when it comes to using new software. Date: Saturday 14th September – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmVenue: Cascadia Hotel and Conference Centre in St. Anns. Topics: Introduction to Swiss Manager Review of the FIDERead More
C3 Centre Simultaneous
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association, TTCA, is pleased to invite all interested persons to participate in the C3 Centre Simultaneous Event with Grandmaster Marian Petrov. Attractive prizes, and medals the event!The games begin from 3.00 p.m. on Monday, 26th August, 2019. Registration: $20.00 Participants for the simultaneous are asked to pre-register using the formRead More
Trainer Title Fees
Attention all Chess Trainers certified by FIDE The following trainer certificates are due for renewal, the outstanding sums of money would be required to extend the validity of the trainer titles for 4 years 8.3 8.3.1 Every four years, holders of the titles FIDE Senior Trainer, FIDE Trainer, FIDE Instructor, National Instructor, Developmental Instructor must apply for aRead More
Pre Registration Women’s Finals 2019
The National Women’s Chess Championship is carded to take place on 31st August, 2019. Those who are interested are kindly ask to register in the form below Date: 31st August, 2019 (starts and will run on weekends thereafter)Venue: The Cascadia Hotel and Conference CentreRegistration Fee: $110 Registration will be taken online up to 27th August, 2019.PaymentsRead More
Training with Grand Master Marian Petrov
The TTCA has embarked on a Chess Training exercise to be conducted by a Bulgarian Grand Master Marian Petrov. This unique and exciting project will take place in Trinidad from Monday 19th August to Saturday 24th August 2019. The Following are the details:• This Training will be split into four modules o Module “A” isRead More
4th National Qualifier 2019
The 4th National Qualifier will take place in July 2019.Details are as follows: Date: 7th, 13th, 14th, 21st 2019Venue: San Fernando Girls’ Anglican, St Julien of NorwichRegistration Fee: $110.00 Registration will be taken online up to 5th July, 2019.Payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Account number: 2016302Bank: First Citizens BankAddress: 1 WoodbrookRead More
3rd National Qualifier (Tobago) 2019
The 3rd National Qualifier will take place in May 2019.Details are as follows: Date: May 30th, 31st, June 1st, 2nd 2019Venue: Activity Centre, Scarborough Library, TobagoRegistration Fee: $110.00 Registration will be taken online up to 29th May, 2019.Payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Account number: 2016302Bank: First Citizens BankAddress: 1 Woodbrook Place TimeRead More
2nd National Qualifier 2019
The 2nd National Qualifier will take place in March 2019.Details are as follows: Date: March 16th, 17th, 23th, 24th 2019Venue: St. James Youth CenterRegistration Fee: $110.00 Registration will be taken online up to 15th March, 2019 and NOT on the day of the tournament.Payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:Account number: 2016302Bank: FirstRead More
National Junior Chess Championships 2019
The National Junior Chess Championships 2019 Details are as follows: Dates: January 19th, 20th ,26th ,27th, 2019 Venue: Presentation College Chaguanas Registration Fee: $60.00 Registration will be taken online up to 18th January, 2019 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payment due the day of the tournament up to 10:00 am, payments canRead More
1st National Qualifier 2019
The 1st National Qualifier will take place in February 2019. Details are as follows: Date: February 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th 2019 Venue: La Horquetta South Government Primary School Registration Fee: $110.00 Registration will be taken online up to 1st February, 2019 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payments can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’sRead More
NATIONAL YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
The National Youth Chess Championship Under 8-18 categories will take place in January 2019. Details are as follows: Dates: January 3rd-6th, 2019 Venue: University of Trinidad and Tobago, Point Lisas Campus, Auditorium Registration Fee: $60.00 Registration will be taken online up to 2nd January, 2019 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payment dueRead More
C3 Centre Blitz Chess Tournaments
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association, TTCA, is pleased to invite all interested persons to participate in the C3 Centre Blitz Chess Tournaments. Events include: Blitz-OPEN Blitz-Youth (Under 13 and Under 9) Attractive prizes, trophies, and medals for tournaments as well as Special prizes! Registration begins from 1.00 p.m. on Saturday, 1st December, 2018. RegistrationRead More
TTCA Calendar of Events 2019
The TTCA is proud to present its TTCA Calendar of Events 2019 v3. Updates will be done for those events where there are unknown dates once the dates are finalised. The TTCA will also do its best to adhere to published dates as far as possible barring any unforeseen events.
NATIONAL YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018
The National Youth Chess Championship Under 8-18 categories will take place in January 2018. Details are as follows: Dates: January 4-7, 2018 Venue: Lobby 2, Aquatic Centre, Couva. Registration Fee: $50.00 Registration will be taken online up to 2nd January, 2018 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payment is on the day ofRead More
National Chess Championships 2017
The National Open Chess Championship and National Women’s Chess Championship shall be held at 7th Floor, Pan American Life Building, St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain over the following dates: September 23, 24, 25, 30 2017 October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 2017 RoundsRead More
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INTERNATIONAL OPEN 2017
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association is pleased to invite players from all FIDE Federations to its Trinidad and Tobago International Open Chess Tournament 2017 which takes place from August 27-September 2, 2017 at the VIP Room -Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain. For the official invitation, please click here. Players are asked to Pre-RegisterRead More
The National Juniors Championships
The National Juniors Under 20 Chess Championships will take place in January 2017. Date: January 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd Venue: Pan American Life, St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain Registration Fee: $60.00 Registrations will be taken online up to 13th January, 2017 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payment is on the dayRead More
Pairings for the National Finals 2016 – Open
Pairings/Results National Finals 2016 – Open Venue: Rhand Credit Union, Port of Spain Round 1 on 2016/10/15 at 3:00PM SNo. Name Rtg Res. Name Rtg SNo. 1 FM Cupid Kevin 2166 – Lee Hayden 1872 12 2 FM Yee Frank 2052 – FM Winter Atwell Adrian 2158 11 3 FM Merritt MarioRead More
ROUND 7 Report- The Excitement continues!
The Trinidad and Tobago International Masters and Open Chess tournaments continue to deliver on the excitement that preceded their commencement. MASTERS In the Masters Section, the two top seeds remain at the top of the standings, with GM Ilja Zaragatski edging GM Elshan Moradaibadi on tie-break. Trinidad and Tobago’s FM Ryan Harper fought a long and hardRead More
The tournaments have begun!
The Trinidad and Tobago International Masters and Open Chess Tournaments began on a really high note with an Opening Ceremony which featured: the President of the National Olympic Committee, Brian Lewis, the Chairman of the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Michael Phillips, the Manager Marketing and Member Relations, Rhand Credit Union ( Sponsor), Haile CaruthRead More
International Masters and Open Chess Tournaments
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association (TTCA) is proud to be hosting the inaugural International Masters and Open Chess Tournaments in commemoration of its 80th Anniversary. The tournament will be held at the Normandie Hotel, St. Anns from July 28th- August 5, 2016. Players from Germany, Chile, Netherlands, Uganda, Venezuela, the United States and ourRead More
Let’s Rally around Della-Marie Walcott
This is an appeal for all members of the chess community and the general public to come to the assistance of one of our young talented players, Della-Marie Walcott, a 14 yr-old student of St. Joseph’s Convent, Port of Spain. On December 22, 2015 Della-Marie Walcott had to undergo emergency surgery to remove a cystRead More
National Secondary School Individual Rapid Chess Tournament
The TTCA presents the National Individual Secondary School Tournament. The top 4 players from each school will contribute points for the overall challenge trophy. The school with the most point will be crowned National Secondary School Chess Champion 2022 Details are as follows:Date: Saturday November 5th 2022Venue: Hillview CollegeTime Control: 10 min + 5 secRead More
TTCA Audited Accounts : 31st Dec, 2021
Dear stakeholder,Continuing in our practice to publish our audited accounts, the Management Committee of the Trinidad & Tobago Chess Association (TTCA), hereby submits for your attention, the Audited Accounts for 31st December 2021.