Tournaments held in 2014
Young Najarah Rahaman shocked joint National Women’s champion and reigning U20 champion, Javanna Smith, in the first round of the what is arguably one of the strongest ever Girls’ U18 championship in T&T history. Najarah (left) played her usual English Opening (first move pawn to c4) against Javanna (right). The game was tense and went 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
Please join the TTCA in congratulating our new National Champion CM Vishnu Singh! The National Chess Championships-Absolute, concluded on Tuesday 18th November, with CM Vishnu Singh leading the group of 12 participants with 9.5 points. In close second was FM Joshua Johnson, with 9 points followed by 8-time NationalRead More
National Youth Chess Championships 2015 flyer Dates for U18: Schedule for the Under 18 age group is from December 13th – 15th. Two rounds per day. 10:00am and 3:00pm round starts every day except for 1st day when rounds start at 11:00am and 4:00pm. Dates for U8-U16: Schedule for the Under 8 – Under 16 age groups isRead More
The first San Fernando Open is on!!!! Friday October 24 – Sunday November 2, 2014 will see a huge tournament with $16,000 in prizes, at the District South Headquarters in Embacedere, San Fernando. The tournament will be held in 2 categories and already players from the region are already eyeing the challenge. Learn about theRead More
Please be advised that the 3rd qualifier for the 2014 National Championships will be hosted by the Southern Chess Club and held at the Southern Chess Club’s club house, Southern Community College on Carib Street San Fernando. The qualifier is carded for: June 28, 29, July 5 & 6, 2014. Come out to view theRead More
After 2 weekends of tough fights and close matches, we have three more national finalists. But it was close and we needed the last round and indeed the last game to tell us who the three would be. Bowles, needing only a draw to qualify, almost did not qualify as Sears refused to draw andRead More
It is still open to debate, who will qualify from the 2nd qualifier of the 2014 National Championships. Who are your favourites? After 5 rounds there are 3 players on 4 points and 1 player on 3.5. Sears (4) takes on Bowles (4) while Jones (4) is paired against Cecil Lee (3.5). Meanwhile Colin KnightRead More
After hours of fight, Duncan and Sears reach a draw in an amazing match. Sears won a pawn and felt sure he had a win with his 2 knights against Duncan’s 2 bishops, but it was not to be. Duncan never gave up and took half point from Sears. Meanwhile the gods smiled on CMRead More
All chess enthusiasts, today (Sunday 27th April) at 1pm in room E102 of UTT’s Valsayn Campus, we shall have the 3rd round of the 2nd Qualifier of the 2014 National Championships. Here are the pairings: 1. Colin Knight v. David Jones 2. Cecil Lee v. Andrew Bowles 3. Shannon Yearwood v. Daryl Davis 4. LeonardRead More
