Dear Chess Community It is with great pride that we bring down the curtain on what was a very successful Central America and the Caribbean Youth Chess Festival 2015. This event was held for the first time in the English-Speaking Caribbean and we can boast of participation by approximately 180 players from 14 countries. Read More
The 3rd National Qualifier ended on July 26, 2015 at San Fernando Girls’ Anglican Primary School. It was heartening to see the number of junior players in this tournament. At the end of this tournament, the following players emerged victorious and are eligible to participate in the National Chess Championships 2015 at the Rhand CreditRead More
Summary Details The Trinidad & Tobago Chess Association in collaboration with CCA and under the auspices of FIDE will be hosting a FREE Arbiters Seminar in English, this will give Norms for the FIDE Arbiter title according to the regulations for the titles of Arbiters. (Limited to thirty persons) . This seminar will take place during theRead More
Reminder to all youth players to register for the upcoming CAC Youth Chess Festival to be held at the Cascadia Hotel, St. Anns from August 13-19, 2015. The deadline for pre-registration for local players is August 4, 2015. The TTCA is in the process of making arrangements for shuttles from San Fernando and Curepe. PlayersRead More
The second qualifier for the National Chess Championships 2015 took place at the Scarborough Library in Tobago. There were 14 players of which 5, were residents of Tobago. The two players who emerged at the top were FM Mario Merritt and FM Joshua Johnson who each scored 5.5 points out of 6. They will joinRead More
CAC Youth Chess Festival 2015 Invitation Final The Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Youth Chess Festival 2015 shall take place at the Cascadia Hotel, St. Anns during the period August 13-20, 2015. Tournament Details Pre-registration is required on or before August 4, 2015. Please refer to CAC Youth Chess Festival 2015 invitation for specific details to be provided. On-site registration occursRead More
Adrian Winter-Atwell finishes on 6 points out of 7, and in first place, after the conclusion of the First National Qualifier held at Pan American Life Building in Port of Spain. In a field of 24 participants, Adrian played confidently to seal his place in the National Chess Championship 2015. His only loss came toRead More
This is an invitation to all national chess players to participate in the upcoming 2nd National Qualifier to take place at Anne Mitchell-Gift Auditorium, Scarborough Library, Garden Side Street, Scarborough, Tobago. Dates: June 19-21, 2015 Tournament: 6-round Swiss (once more than 7 players) Players are reminded that the next two (2) persons, to qualify for the National ChampionshipsRead More
Dear chess community The management committee of your Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association offers heartfelt congratulations to our first ever International Master, Vishnu Singh. He achieved the milestone by tying for 1st in the CAC U20 in Costa Rica today. At long last we have shattered that glass ceiling and achieved what has eluded us forRead More
Sunday 23 November 2014 It’s going to be an exciting finish to the Women Championships today at Rhand Credit Union Rooftop Facilities from 2:00pm today. Shannon, Gabriella and Chaya won their games yesterday so the points tally is now: WCM Gabriella Johnson – 4 points Shannon Yearwood – 3 WCM Javanna Smith – 3 Nikielia ChuniesinghRead More
