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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…

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 first senior-level Sub Zonal—just one win away from a WFM title! This is only the beginning! We’re launching Chess 4 Country to help our top players train, grow, and compete globally. Let’s support our rising stars and back The Bahamas on the world stage! ​ #ChessBahamas#FMMoncur#WFMPolina#WCMChika#SubZonal233#Chess4Country#ProudToBeBahamian#ChessChampions#BCF#FIDE
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