The TTCA invites all Youth chess players to partake in the National Youth Chess Championships 2026 in the following categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18. Details and Registration Link below.
📅 Date: January 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th 2026
📍 Venue: Preysal Secondary (Confirmed!)
⏱ Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1
🕘 Roll Call: 8:30 AM (If not present by 9:15am, will not be paired for round 1)
💵 Registration Fee: $100.00
Registration closes January 15th 8:00pm
Payment can be made directly to the TTCA’s First Citizen’s Account:
Name on Account: Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association
Account number: 2016302
Bank: First Citizens Bank
Address: 1 Woodbrook Place
Default time is 30 minutes. Players must be present before the start of Round 1 to be paired.
Round 1 – 10:00 am
Round 2 – 4:00pm
Round 3 – 9:00 am
Round 4 – 3:00pm
Round 5 – 9:00 am
Round 6 – 3:00 pm
Round 7 – 9:00 am.
Schedule may change per age group category based on number of players entered in the age group and whether a Swiss or Round Robin pairing format is used at the discretion of the Chief Arbiter/ Tournament Director.
