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
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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
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
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
FIDE TRAINERS’ SEMINAR: MAY 19-21, 2017
The TTCA will be hosting a FIDE Trainers’ Seminar from May 19 – 21, 2017. The purpose of the seminar will be to educate and certify Trainers and Chess Teachers on an international level, which will enable participants to be eligible for the Developmental Instructor (DI), National Instructor (NI) or FIDE Instructor (FI) designations. TheRead More
TTCA RECEIVES JEFFREY STOLLMEYER AWARD FOR TOP SPORTING ORGANISATION-SMALL FOR 2016
On the evening of March 17, 2017, Bhisham Soondarsingh, TTCA 1st VP, Sandy Razark, TTCA Secretary and I attended the First Citizens Sports Foundation Awards Ceremony at Queen’s Hall in St. Anns. The ceremony was again a memorable one as well-deserved recognition was given to the nominees who have excelled in their respective sporting disciplines.Read 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
T&T Has 2 New FMs and 1 New WCM!
Twelve (12) players from Trinidad and Tobago participated in the recently concluded Sub Zonal Chess Championships in Barbados over the period April 28- May 2, 2016. The full contingent comprised: FEMALE WCM Aditi Soondarsingh-National Women’s Champion WCM Gabriella Johnson– National Under 16 Female Champion and runner up National Junior Female Champion Shemilah James-National Under 14Read More