This is an invitation to all national chess players to participate in the upcoming 2nd National Qualifier to take place at Anne Mitchell-Gift Auditorium, Scarborough Library, Garden Side Street, Scarborough, Tobago. Dates: June 19-21, 2015 Tournament: 6-round Swiss (once more than 7 players) Players are reminded that the next two (2) persons, to qualify for the National ChampionshipsRead More
TTCA Calendar of Events 2015
TTCA Event calendar 2015 May 18 2015
1st National Qualifier Continues at Pan American Life
Dear Community The first qualifier of the national chess championships is currently taking place at Pan American Life, St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain. The dates were May 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24 2015. Rounds begin at 12.30 p.m. We encourage all to visit and view the last two rounds over the coming weekend.Read More
TTCA Audited Accounts : 31st Dec, 2013
TTCA Audited Accounts : 31st Dec, 2012
Congratulations IM Vishnu Singh and WFM Javanna Smith
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