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Be part of a growing vibrant movement to bring Chess to all of Guyana

Pegasus Chess Club
Explore the captivating game of chess. Enjoy a relaxed environment for casual games

GCF Kids Chess Club
Saturday morning classes for young players.

Women in Chess Community
Participate in our women-only tournaments, workshops, and mentorship programs

Scheduled Events

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Guyana National Championship 2025
May 24, 2025 - June 1, 2025 - ended
GCF 960 Freestyle Chess Tournament
May 18, 2025 - May 18, 2025 - ended
National Chess Championship 2025 Qualifiers
May 3, 2025 - May 11, 2025 - ended
Guyana National Women's Championships 2025
March 22, 2025 - April 5, 2025 - ended
Guyana National Blitz Championships 2025
March 16, 2025 - March 16, 2025 - ended
Planned Events
Caricom Classic 2025
June 30, 2025
2025 National Junior Qualifiers
July 19, 2025
Queenside - Women & Girls Chess Camp
July 26, 2025
2025 National Junior Championships
August 1, 2025
Queenside Women & Girls Chess Camp
August 10, 2025
Olympiad 2026 Qualifier 1
August 16, 2025
The President's Cup Open Rapid
September 7, 2025
SEN Students Chess Tournament
September 26, 2025
Queenside Under 1400 Rapid
September 28, 2025
Olympiad 2026 Qualifier 2
October 4, 2025
Queenside Rapid
October 19, 2025
Region 3 Training Workshop
October 25, 2025
SEN Championship Tournament
November 14, 2025
Olympiad 2026 Qualifier 3
November 22, 2025
2025 National Inter-School Team Tournament
December 8, 2025
2025 End of Year Rapid
December 27, 2025
2025 End of Year Blitz
December 28, 2025
Guyana National Chess Champions
2025
2024
2023
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WCM Aditi Joshi

National Women's Champion 2025

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CM Taffin Khan

National Blitz Chess Champion 2025

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FM Anthony Drayton

National Rapid Chess Champion 2025

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WCM Aditi Joshi

Under-16 Girls Champion 2025

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CM Sachin Pitamber

Under-16 Open Champion 2025

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Nicholas Zhang

Under-14 Open Champion 2025

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Emma John

Under-14 Girls Champion 2025

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Kataleya Sam

Under-12 Girls Champion 2025

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Abel Fernandez

Under-12 Open Champion 2025

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Ricardo
Narine

National Junior Champion 2024

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Taffin
Khan

National Champion 2024

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Jessica Callender

National Women's Champion 2024

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Sachin
Pitamber

Under-16 Open Champion 2024

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Maliha
Rajkumar

Under-16 Girls Champion 2024

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Sachin
Pitamber

Under-14 Open Champion 2024

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Aditi
Joshi

Under-14 Girls Champion 2024

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Kataleya
Sam

Under-12 Girls Champion 2024

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Taffin
Khan

National Champion 2023

Jessica (2)

Jessica Callender

National Women's Champion 2023

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Keron Sandiford

National Junior Champion 2023

Alexander Zhang U16 2023

Alexander Zhang

Under-16 Open Champion 2023

Anaya Lall U16 2023

Anaya
Lall

Under-16 Girls Champion 2023

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Kyle Couchman

Under-14 Open Champion 2023

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Anaya
Lall

Under-14 Girls Champion 2023

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Kataleya
Sam

Under-12 Girls Champion 2023

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Aquilani Swaminadha

Under-12 Open Champion 2023

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Jeremy
Cole

Under-12 Open Champion 2024

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Kataleya
Sam

Under-12 Girls Champion

About the Federation

The Guyana Chess Federation is the national chess body responsible for the development of chess in Guyana. The Federation focuses on continually enhancing the attractiveness of the game to the youth by creating a brand that embodies Creativity, Competitiveness and Allure. We seek to establish the game at the top of the mind of the youth and seek as a priority to increase the number of female players. It is essential that in the execution of this strategy that chess is viewed as a pastime that can be enjoyed by all, starting at the grassroots

Our Mission

To implement policies and initiatives that will achieve the aim of having a chess club in every Neighborhood in Guyana.

Leadership

The Federation is governed by a diverse and dedicated team of business professionals and chess players who are dedicated to the growth of chess in Guyana

Executive TeamCommittees

Corporate Documents

The Guyana Chess Federation is incorporated under the Laws of Guyana. Please click the link below for copies of relevant documentation.

Documents

Chess in Schools

The Guyana Chess Federation's program to develop chess in every school in Guyana

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Our Programs

Learn about our initiatives to introduce chess in schools and community centers, and the benefits it offers for academic, social, and emotional development.

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Queenside Grils Chess Camp (1)

The Curriculum

Download our free resources to teach chess to students of all ages and levels, including lesson plans, exercises, quizzes, and puzzles.

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The Clubs

Join our network of school chess clubs, find other clubs nearby, and share your experiences and strategies with other educators and volunteers.

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Guyana Women in Chess Community

Queens of the Board

The Committee

Meet the members of our Women in Chess Committee, and learn about their goals to promote gender equity and diversity in the chess community

The Players

Discover the stories and achievements of female chess players around the world, and how they overcome the challenges of the game and the society.

The Events

Participate in our women-only tournaments, workshops, and mentorship programs, and find out how to support and sponsor women in chess.

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News Articles and Information

Sharing the latest posts and local chess news

How Magnus Carlsen Punished Fried Liver Attack by an Indian GM

 - 2024-01-19

Today I’ll show you how Magnus Carlsen countered the Fried Liver Attack played by an Indian Grandmaster. It’s a simple…

How Magnus Carlsen Punished Fried Liver Attack by an Indian GM

How to Play Middlegames Like a Grandmaster?

 - 2024-01-19

In this article, you’ll learn how to play middlegames like a Grandmaster. The middle game is a crucial juncture in…

How to Play Middlegames Like a Grandmaster?

Gungahlin Chess Club - Meet and greet

 - 2024-01-18

 Gungahlin Chess Club is resuming next Tuesday, 23rd January. The first night is a bit of a casual meet and…

Gungahlin Chess Club - Meet and greet

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