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
NATIONAL YOUTH AND JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONS 2017
The Trinidad and Tobago Chess Association concluded its National Junior (Under 20) Championships which was held at the Pan American Life building, St Vincent Street, Port of Spain in January 2017. The Absolute section saw twelve (12) participants all vying to be champion of the chess board after seven (7) rounds of intense play. AtRead 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
The National Juniors Championships
The National Juniors Under 20 Chess Championships will take place in January 2017. Date: January 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd Venue: Pan American Life, St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain Registration Fee: $60.00 Registrations will be taken online up to 13th January, 2017 and NOT on the day of the tournament. Payment is on the dayRead More
TTCA Calendar of Events 2017
The TTCA is proud to present its Calendar of Events for 2017. Updates will be done for those events where there are unknown dates once the dates are finalised. The TTCA will also do its best to adhere to published dates as far as possible barring any unforeseen events. TTCA Calendar of Events 2017 v2Read More
National Youth Chess Championships 2017
The National Youth Chess Championship Under 8-18 categories will take place in January 2017. The details are as follows… Under 8-16: Date: January 3rd, 4th, 5th 2017 Under 18: Date: January 5th. 6th, 7th 2017 Venue: Roll Call Room, National Cycling Velodrome, Couva. Registration Fee: $50.00 Registrations will be taken online up to 2nd January,Read More
Pairings for the National Finals 2016 – Open
Pairings/Results National Finals 2016 – Open Venue: Rhand Credit Union, Port of Spain Round 1 on 2016/10/15 at 3:00PM SNo. Name Rtg Res. Name Rtg SNo. 1 FM Cupid Kevin 2166 – Lee Hayden 1872 12 2 FM Yee Frank 2052 – FM Winter Atwell Adrian 2158 11 3 FM Merritt MarioRead More
ROUND 7 Report- The Excitement continues!
The Trinidad and Tobago International Masters and Open Chess tournaments continue to deliver on the excitement that preceded their commencement. MASTERS In the Masters Section, the two top seeds remain at the top of the standings, with GM Ilja Zaragatski edging GM Elshan Moradaibadi on tie-break. Trinidad and Tobago’s FM Ryan Harper fought a long and hardRead More
The tournaments have begun!
The Trinidad and Tobago International Masters and Open Chess Tournaments began on a really high note with an Opening Ceremony which featured: the President of the National Olympic Committee, Brian Lewis, the Chairman of the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Michael Phillips, the Manager Marketing and Member Relations, Rhand Credit Union ( Sponsor), Haile CaruthRead 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