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‘Queen’s Gambit’ Chess Program Launched
The Bermuda Chess Association is promoting the Queen’s Gambit Challenge, a free online coaching program for women by the World Chess Governing Body, FIDE. A spokesperson said, “Chess is steadily growing in Bermuda, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Bermuda Chess Association [BCA]. The association has launched initiatives aimed at expanding... Read more of this article
Marable Donates Chess Sets To Francis Patton
Joe Marable, owner of Esso Crawl Hill, recently donated eight chess sets and instructional books to Francis Patton School’s Chess Club, A spokesperson said, “Francis Patton School’s Chess Club received a significant boost recently, thanks to the generosity of local businessman Joe Marable, owner of Esso Crawl Hill. As a dedicated community... Read more of this article
BCA Holds ‘Chess In Education’ Seminar
The Bermuda Chess Association [BCA] held a seminar training educators to use chess as a teaching tool, with all participants earning FIDE certification. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chess Association, in partnership with the world chess governing body FIDE, and the Department of Education successfully conducted a three-day seminar titled... Read more of this article
BCA Celebrates Students Chess Success
The Bermuda Chess Association [BCA] is celebrating Bermuda High School [BHS] students Kaelyn Fleming and Dimitri Gontcharov for their achievements at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chess Association is proud to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of two talented students from Bermuda High School for... Read more of this article
Bermuda Chess Teams Compete In Hungary
Bermuda’s national chess teams proudly represented the island at the 45th World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The Olympiad, held from September 10 to 23, marked the 100-year celebration of FIDE, the world chess governing body, and was the most international Olympiad in history, featuring a record-breaking 197 teams from 195 national federations... Read more of this article
Teams Gear Up For World Chess Olympiad
Bermuda’s chess community announced the teams for the World Chess Olympiad 2024, to be held in Budapest from September 10-23. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s chess community is abuzz with excitement as the island nation proudly announces its teams for the World Chess Olympiad 2024, to be held in Budapest from September 10-23. This year marks a... Read more of this article
Chess Grandmaster Takes On Local Players
[Written by Stephen Wright] Local chess enthusiasts tested their skills against a Grandmaster – a title awarded to world-class players – who visited the island last week to help raise the sport’s profile. Johan-Sebastian Christiansen has been promoting the abstract strategy board game during his recent chess-related travels, including stopovers... Read more of this article
Free Youth Chess Event Taking Place Today
Norwegian Chess Grandmaster Johan-Sebastian Christiansen is visiting Bermuda today [Oct 14] to play with the island’s youth chess players at an event free to the public. Organized by Larry Ebbin, the event is taking place today between 3.00pm and 5.00pm at the Bermuda National Library at 74 Church Street in Hamilton. Related Stories ‘Queen’s... Read more of this article
CARIFTA Chess Qualifier Tournament Results
The Bermuda Chess Association held the CARIFTA Chess Qualifier tournament yesterday [Dec 1] at the Hamilton Princess, with 12 junior players from across Bermuda taking part. A spokesperson said, “After five grueling rounds, the results were as follows: 1st place – Dimitri Gontcharov 2nd place – Ocean Simmons 3rd place – Dylan Flanagan Age-groups... Read more of this article
Mufandaedza Wins BCA Chess Tournament
The rapid chess tournament was held at Hamilton Princess last weekend, with more than 20 participants taking part. A spokesperson said, “After five intense rounds in one day, the top results were: First Place: Moses Mufandaedza – 4.5 points Second Place: Gilbert Cancino – 4.5 points Third Place: Sami Lill – 4 points “There... Read more of this article
BCA Rapid Chess Tournament On October 27
The Bermuda Chess Association is getting set to host their Rapid Chess tournament on Sunday, October 27 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “It is a great opportunity for anyone in Bermuda who wants to gain experience of an official chess tournament, in a great location. The BCA [Bermuda Chess Association] is volunteer... Read more of this article
Open Chess Championship From June 15 To 17
Bermuda Chess Association will be hosting the 2019 Bermuda Open Chess Championships from Saturday June 15th to Monday June 17th 2019 at the Elbow Beach resort. Tournament schedule Round 1: Saturday June 15th, 9:00 am Round 2: Saturday June 15th, 2:00 pm Round 3: Sunday June 16th, 9:00 am Round 4: Sunday June 16th, 2:00 pm Round 5: Monday June 17th,... Read more of this article
