Category: National Qualifiers 2014

Please be advised that the 3rd qualifier for the 2014 National Championships will be hosted by the Southern Chess Club and held at the Southern Chess Club’s club house, Southern Community College on Carib Street SanRead More

It is still open to debate, who will qualify from the 2nd qualifier of the 2014 National Championships. Who are your favourites? After 5 rounds there are  3 players on 4 points and 1 player onRead More

After hours of fight, Duncan and Sears reach a draw in an amazing match. Sears won a pawn and felt sure he had a win with his 2 knights against Duncan’s 2 bishops, but it wasRead More

All chess enthusiasts, today (Sunday 27th April)  at 1pm in room E102 of UTT’s Valsayn Campus, we shall have the 3rd round of the 2nd Qualifier of the 2014 National Championships. Here are the pairings: 1.Read More

Round 2 action at the 2nd Qualifier for the 2014 national Championships saw many drawn games, but perhaps none was more amazing than the draw between CM Frank  Sears and CARIFTA Gold medalist, young Shannon Yearwood.Read More

Interview with CM Joshua Johnson on Round 2 of the 2nd Qualifier   AG – Which game caught your attention thus far? CM Josh – Board 1, Davis v. Cecil Lee. Daryl is playing some brilliantRead More

This 2nd qualifier is certainly going to be a thriller. In round 1, there were many close games and surprises. Shannon Yearwood, CARIFTA gold medalist, defeated Leonard Duncan. Yearwood played the Scandinavian defense which transposed intoRead More

The 2nd Qualifier for the 2014 National Championships has started. Leading the field are Candidate Masters Cecil Lee and Frank Sears.  Lee is taking on Hermes Mentor who made a lovely comeback in the Masters tournamentRead More

Regulations for 2nd Qualifier for 2014 national championships: Invitation The Trinidad & Tobago Chess Association is pleased to invite you to the 2014 National Chess Championships – North Preliminaries   1. Participation The Tournament is openRead More