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
Najarah Rahaman takes early lead in competitive Girls’ U18
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
Boys’ U18 Championship = 1st ever Match
For the first time in the History of T&T Junior Chess (and perhaps first time ever in T&T), the national champion will be decided by a match. Simon Ramdath of Naparima College and Mahendra Singh of Presentation, Chaguanas, are fighting for the U18 title. Singh, brother of Open Scholarship winner and National Men’s Champion, VishnuRead More
2014 National Women Championship at Rhand Credit Union
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
National Junior Under 20 Chess Championships 2015
National Junior U20 Chess Championships 2015 flyer Dates: January 2-4 2015. 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. Venue: Presentation College, Chaguanas. See Map Fee: $40 with Pre-Registration, $60 otherwise. Registration: Final Registration from 9:00am at the tournament venue. Registration closes at 10:00am or at organizer’s discretion.Read More
CM Vishnu Singh – New Trinidad and Tobago National Chess Champion 2014?
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
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
1st San Fernando Open
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
Trinidad & Tobago to a flying start
Our National Olympiad teams climbed up the ladder of success yesterday as the ladies hammered Palau 4-0 whilst the men downed the Bhutanese team 3.5 – 05. This performance earned the ladies a round 3 match against Japan and earned the men a match against Seychelles. Our players now smelling blood and knowing that a win earns themRead More
T&T Sounds a warning
Trinidad & Tobago Olympiad team did us proud in round 1 of the Olympiad. Men’s team square off against 4 Grand Masters from Brazil Our men’s team played against an all-Grand master team and the result was…they fought as if they didn’t notice their opponents were Grand masters. Every last member of our team playedRead More