Dr Nicholas Johnson – wins round 1 on board 1

Congratulations to Dr Nicholas Johnson of Bahamas Chess Federation’s Open Olympiad Team for his win against Uruguay’s International Master Facundo Vazquez on Board 1 in Round 1 at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. 🇧🇸♟️👏This marks the 2nd time in history, that The Bahamas has won on Board 1 in Round 1 at the FIDE Chess Olympiad. The first time was in 1990. Join us in celebrating him on this remarkable achievement!

We wish Dr Johnson and the rest of our Chess Olympiad Teams continued successes in the upcoming days as the tournament rounds progress! Continue to make The Bahamas proud!

The Bahamas Chess Federation has sent a team of 5 women and 5 men, comprising some of The Bahamas’ top chess players to represent The Bahamas at this year’s FIDE Chess Olympiad.