Pan American Youth Chess Festival 2025
Meet the Bahamas’ Junior National Chess Team Under 8 Absolute: Liam Hepburn Under 10 Female: A’maris McGregor Under 12 Female: Danica Rolle Under 10 Absolute: Caerwyn Turnquest Under 16 Absolute: Michael Knowles Under 12 Absolute: Bharath Nair Under 14 Absolute: Darsh Lalwani Under 16 Female: WCM Chika Pride Under 14 Absolute: Abijith Nair Under 18 […]
Scholasic Individual 2025
Destination: #PERU was top of mind this weekend! Thirty-three (33) talented students — from U8 to U20 — representing primary, junior and senior schools across The Bahamas competed in the Bahamas Scholastic Chess Championship (Individuals) at Boost Academy on Sunday! Each participant battled for top rankings in their age category, with a chance to earn […]
WFM Polina Karelina wins 4th – Sub Zonal 2.3.3 Chess Championship
The Bahamas made a powerful statement at the Sub Zonal 2.3.3 Chess Championship in Trinidad! FM Cecil Moncur scored 5.5/9 and earned 28 FIDE rating points, now ranked the #1 Bahamian player! WFM Polina Karelina finished 4th, just half a point away from a podium finish! WCM Chika Pride, age 14, scored 5/9 in her […]
FIDE Master Cecil Moncur Crowned 2025 Bahamas National Chess Champion
Nassau, Bahamas – January 26, 2025 The Bahamas Chess Federation proudly announces FIDE Master (FM) Cecil Moncur as the 2025 Bahamas National Chess Champion! The prestigious tournament concluded in dramatic fashion on January 26, capping off a thrilling 10-player round-robin competition held at Noble Prep Academy from January 17–26. FM Moncur clinched the title in […]
Team Bahamas in Hungary for the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad
Nassau, The Bahamas – The Bahamas Chess Federation is proud to announce the official roster for Team Bahamas at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, currently taking place until September 23rd, 2024, in Budapest, Hungary. With a renewed focus and ambitious goals, Team Bahamas is eager to build upon their previous performance at the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad, […]
Inaugural Island Queens Chess Tournament 2024
On Saturday, May 11th, Pink Pawns Program, a new females-only chess initiative hosted its inaugural tournament called ‘Island Queens Tournament’ with the full support of Bahamas Chess Federation. The Pink Pawns Program is on a steadfast mission to empower Bahamian females through the game of chess Pink Pawns Program offers a free six-week chess program […]
2024 CARICOM Classic Inaugural Team Chess Tournament
We’re thrilled to announce that our team, consisting of Avian Pride, Dr. Joseph Ferguson, WFM Polina Karelina, and Chika Pride, is in Guyana to proudly represent The Bahamas at the CARICOM Classic Inaugural Chess Tournament 2024. The tournament kicks off today and runs until March 10th, featuring intense battles against players from Trinidad and Tobago, […]
POHLEMUS DARLING TOURNAMENT POSTPONED TO MARCH 11TH
Please note that the Pohlemus Darling Memorial Rapid Tournament which was scheduled for Saturday February 25th was postponed. It will now be held on Saturday March 11th, 2023. After realizing that the renovations to the venue where this tournament was planned to be held would not be completed in time, BCF had to seek a substitute […]