The highly-anticipated National Under-16 Rapid Chess Tournament returns on Monday, July 3rd at Marian Academy. The championship event is sponsored by Century 21 Guyana, a recently established international real estate company in Guyana.
Players under the age of 16 have until Sunday, July 2nd at 5 pm to register in either the Open or Girls category. Trophies will be awarded at the end of the one-day event for the top three players as well as the Best U8, Best U10, and Best U12 players in each category.
Seven rounds of gameplay begin at 9 am sharp. Each match will be played under a time control of 20 minutes per player with a 5-second increment after each move. This tournament promises to be the most intense and impressive yet, fueled by the momentum of the booming chess in schools program. The passion and dedication exhibited by the younger generation of chess enthusiasts promise exciting competition.
Returning to defend their coveted titles are the reigning male and female 2022 Under-16 champions, Kyle Couchman and Italy Ton Chung.
Queen’s College student Couchman remains one of the most active chess players across youth and open tournaments, having copped the Under-14 Rapid Tournament title just a few months ago. St. Stanislaus College student Ton Chung also ranks among the strongest for Under-16 female players, having demonstrated consistent prowess over the years.
This tournament will also serve as a platform for the selection of some players for the upcoming CAC Youth Chess Festival to be held in Trinidad in August, which will attract players from the entire Caribbean region.
Registration is free for members of the Guyana Chess Federation. Children who are not registered with the Federation and still wish to compete can pay a fee of $2000 via MMG. Online registration is required for the tournament. Inquiries can be made to 707-4529 for more information.
The Guyana Chess Federation would like to thank Marian Academy for their unwavering support in providing the venue for the tournament and to extend heartfelt gratitude to Century 21 Guyana, the generous sponsor of this event. Their support has paved the way for the further advancement of youth chess in Guyana.
