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February 10, 2026
February 9, 2026
Jade’s Wok, Pinnacle Business Services, and Cubs in Action International have once again reaffirmed their commitment to youth sports by sponsoring the National U-14 Rapid Chess Championships. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, 7 February 2026, at School of the Nations, with matches beginning at 9:00 a.m. More than fifty players are expected to compete for the National Rapid Chess Championship titles in both the Open and Girls categories.
The tournament will consist of seven rounds played in a Swiss System format, with a time control of 15 minutes plus a 5-second increment per move. This year’s tournament promises to be exceptionally competitive. With 2025 champions Nicholas Zhang and Emma John having aged out of the category, the field is wide open for a new pair of national champions to emerge.
In the Open Category, several strong junior players are expected to contend for the title, including current U-12 Open Chess Champion Aiden Tinnie, former U-12 Open Champion Abel Fernandez Ciria, Vir Narine, Arian Tinne, and Javier Davenand, among others.
In the Girls Category, the competition promises a mix of fresh talent and seasoned players. Young talents Kataleya Sam, former U-12 Girls Champion, Divya Persaud, 2026 U-12 Girls Champion, Saura Ruplall, Rebha Lachhman, Amaya Sharma, Chelsea Harrison, Sana Sreebalakumar, and Olivia Rajmangal, among others, will all be vying for the championship title.
Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in both the Open and Girls categories. Additional trophies will be presented to the Best U-10 and Best U-12 in both categories.
The GCF extends its sincere gratitude to Jade’s Wok, Pinnacle Business Services, and Cubs in Action International for their unwavering support and commitment to sponsorship and the development of chess in Guyana.
The federation thanked the School of the Nations, a steadfast partner that has continued to provide a premier venue for tournament for several years.
