WCM Chika Pride Wins 2026 BCF Scholastic Individual Chess Tournament Undefeated
The Bahamas Chess Federation successfully hosted the 2026 Scholastic Individual Chess Tournament on May 23rd–24th, 2026, bringing together many of the country’s top young chess talents for an exciting weekend of competition. The tournament was played in a 7-round Swiss format with a rapid time control of Game in 15 minutes (G/15). In addition to […]
BCF Completes Successful Scholastic Chess Pilot Program
The Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) has successfully completed Rounds 1 and 2 of its Scholastic Chess Pilot Program, delivered from October 2025 through March 2026 as part of the Federation’s Smart Moves initiative. The pilot reached 23 schools across The Bahamas, introducing students to structured chess instruction designed to strengthen critical thinking, concentration, decision-making, confidence, […]
Knight School Builds Capacity for Chess in Education
The Bahamas Chess Federation’s Knight School Program was created to equip teachers and school representatives with the knowledge and practical skills needed to introduce, teach, and supervise chess programs within their schools. The first cohort attracted registrations from New Providence, Eleuthera, Long Island, and Exuma, demonstrating strong national interest in chess education. Over 20 teachers […]
CM Kendrick Knowles Wins Sixth National Title at 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championship
CM Kendrick Knowles Wins Sixth National Title at 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championship The Bahamas Chess Federation recently hosted the 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championship from January 23rd to February 1st at Boost Academy. The championship brought together ten of the nation’s strongest players to compete in a nine-round round-robin tournament for the coveted title of Bahamas National Chess Champion. CM […]
WCM Chika Pride wins 4th (U16 Female) at CAC Youth Chess Festival 2025 – Puerto Rico
Congratulations to our talented young players who proudly represented The Bahamas at the CAC Youth Chess Festival in Puerto Rico. Results: • WCM Chika Pride – Under 16 Female: 6 points, 4th place overall • Michael Knowles – Under 16 Absolute: 4 points • Avian Pride – Under 18 Absolute: 3.5 points
CAC Youth Chess Festival 2025 Team
Please join us in wishing Team Bahamas the very best as they compete at the CAC Youth Chess Festival 2025 in Puerto Rico! Representing The Bahamas: Michael Knowles – U16 Absolute WCM Chika Pride – U16 Female Avian Pride – U18 Absolute
Caerwyn Turnquest wins Inaugural National Primary School Chess Championship 2025
The Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) proudly announces the successful premiere of the Inaugural National Primary School Chess Championship, held on November 16th, 2025, at Boost Academy. We also celebrate the remarkable achievements of the tournament’s top performers, led by Caerwyn Turnquest of King’s College, who secured the title of 2025 National Primary School Chess Champion with a […]
BCF Strengthens Tournament Officiating
The Bahamas Chess Federation successfully conducted a National Arbiter Training Course from October 6 to November 16, 2025, aimed at strengthening tournament officiating and technical capacity in The Bahamas. Seven participants successfully completed the course and passed the final examination, resulting in six new BCF National Arbiters in The Bahamas and one successful participant from […]
WFM Polina Karelina BEST WOMAN at the Int. Sparkasse Baden Chess Open 2025 Königs (A)
BEST WOMAN at the Int. Sparkasse Baden Chess Open 2025 Königs (A) – Turnier, having wins against titled IM and FM chess players. Join us in congratulating POLINA KARELINA on her continued accomplishments in the sport of #chess while representing the Bahamas Chess Federation internationally! WFM Polina Karelina maintains her position as the highest ranked […]
Bahamas Youth Shine on the World Stage at U-16 World Youth Chess Olympiad
The city of Barranquilla has written a new chapter in the history of international chess. From August 16 to 23, 2025, the Colombian Caribbean capital became the heart of the chess world, hosting the U-16 World Youth Chess Olympiad—an unforgettable event that brought together more than 45 delegations from five continents. For eight days, the […]