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
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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
TTCA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS -LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION
In 2016, we celebrate 80 years as the Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association. The theme we have adopted for 2016 is “Building productive, disciplined communities…One move at a time”. In the message from the TTCA President, Sonja Johnson, on this milestone in our organisation’s history, she indicated that a few activities have been proposed for commemoration ofRead More
TTCA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS
Dear Members of the Chess Community This year we mark an important milestone – eighty (80) years as the Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association (TTCA). The theme we have adopted for 2016 is “Building productive, disciplined communities…One move at a time”. The TTCA was founded in 1936 and became affiliated to FIDE in 1972. SinceRead More
TTCA Wins Top Sports Administration ( Small) for 2015
Dear Chess Community On Sunday 13th March, 2016, the Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association (TTCA) was presented with the award for top National Sporting Organisation-Small Category for 2015, for the first time. See picture attached. I felt honoured yet humbled to accept this prestigious Award, on behalf of the TTCA, . This milestone achievement cameRead More
Update: Della-Marie Walcott and Fund Raising Efforts
The TTCA and the friends and family of Della-Marie Walcott continue to express gratitude to the people of Trinidad and Tobago for their ongoing showers of love and support. Della-Marie is receiving very good care at Mt. Hope and her family continues to be hopeful. Please keep Della in your prayers. As indicated previously, persons can: MakeRead More
Overwhelming Support for Della-Marie
The family and friends of Della-Marie Walcott thank all persons who have supported the fund-raiser Curry Q at Hott Shoppe. Due to the overwhelming response, all tickets are sold out. However there are currently two available options for persons who are interested in supporting Della-Marie: Donation to account at Republic Bank Limited: Account number: 180801224831-FriendsRead 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