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Chess<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cChess is something more than a game. It is an intellectual diversion which has certain artistic qualities and many scientific elements.\u201d <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

– Jose Capablanca \u2013 Cuba
First and only World Chess Champion from the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

President’s Vision<\/span><\/h2>\n

Overarching Goal<\/strong>
To promote the sport of Chess in Trinidad and Tobago in a manner that is sustainable.<\/p>\n

What is needed is an investment of resources (including financial) and goodwill, RnG. It will come from private sector, government, FIDE, parents, well-wishers, chess players and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n

We are prepared to give return in investment in the form of children who are more focused and developed, citizens who are mentally healthy, athletes from other sports who are more strategic in the game, a safer Trinidad & Tobago because chess can help prevent crime, world class players, arbiters and coaches, increase in national revenue through sports tourism, build up of family life as parents and children take time to play chess, and much more…<\/p>\n

Specific Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n