Latest update April 18th, 2025 8:12 AM
GCF stages National Schools’ C/ship
The executive of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) continue to implement initiatives towards the development of the sport and following closely on the heels of the just concluded junior championships will stage the annual National Schools’ Chess Championship on Sunday December 16 and 17 at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.
Queens College Secondary School are the defending champions and will attempt to overcome several other schools from Georgetown, East and West Demerara, Berbice, Linden and Bartica.
Chaitram Choonilall (left) hands over the cheque to GCF’s Visnu Rampersaud.
The tournament is now in its fifth consecutive year and Director of Sport, Neil Kumar, congratulated the organizers even as he pledged his unequivocal support towards its success while attributing its longevity to the tireless efforts and influence of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Frank Anthony.
“The (chess) Federation has come a long way since the resuscitation of the game and ever since the sport has experienced a phenomenal growth,” said Mr. Kumar. “It is one of the growing sports in the country and the Federation has our unflinching support,” exhorted the Director of Sports moments before Sports Organizer of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chaitram Choonilall, handed over the sponsorship cheque to Secretary of the GCF, Visnu Rampersaud.
Meanwhile registration begins at 09:00hrs on the morning of the tournament and activities will commence one hour later.
Participants are asked to be attired in their school uniforms during both days of the event. Participation is free and players with chess sets from their respective schools are encouraged to bring them along.
Those schools still interested in participating may contact Vishnu Rampersaud (628-8267), Irshad Mohamad (664-1650) or Shiv Nandalall (225-8270).
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