Bahamas Chess Federation

Bahamas Chess Federation Bahamas Chess Federation is the governing body for chess in The Bahamas. Affiliated with the World Chess Federation (FIDE) since 1974.

This Page will provide information on upcoming tournaments and events. Showcase the work that the Federation and its members are doing to improve the way of life in the Bahamas. Show that any and everyone can play this amazing mental Sport. Provide updates about the results of Tournaments.

📣Chess players of ALL levels - We’ve got you covered!🥳Step:1️⃣ SAVE this post2️⃣ MARK your calendars!3️⃣ REGISTER online...
01/06/2026

📣Chess players of ALL levels - We’ve got you covered!🥳

Step:
1️⃣ SAVE this post
2️⃣ MARK your calendars!
3️⃣ REGISTER online for the tournament(s) of your choice!

This chess season is one that you surely don’t want to miss! 🤩

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MEET the 1st Place Winners of the Bahamas Scholastic Individual Chess Tournament held on May 23rd and 24th! 👏👏 These rem...
28/05/2026

MEET the 1st Place Winners of the Bahamas Scholastic Individual Chess Tournament held on May 23rd and 24th! 👏👏

These remarkable students therefore automatically qualify to represent The Bahamas at the CAC Youth Chess Festival, currently scheduled for November 2026 in . Roughly 40 students from schools across the Bahamas participated in this annual event.

🥳JOIN US in congratulating these students!👇

Tournament results are as follows:

OVERALL
1st – WCM Chika Pride – 7 pts
2nd – Valintino Charlton – 6 pts
3rd – Abijith Nair – 5 pts

TOP FEMALE
1st – WCM Chika Pride – 7 pts
2nd – Isabelle Allen – 4 pts
3rd – A’maris McGregor – 3 pts
3rd – Amelia Clare – 3 pts

UNDER 8
1st – Bradley Carroll – 3 pts
2nd – Aasir Rahming – 2 pts
3rd – Roxy-Bear Simmons – 1.5 pts

UNDER 10
1st – Justus Moxey – 4 pts
2nd – Liam Hepburn – 4 pts
3rd – David Nikityuk – 3.5 pts

UNDER 12
1st – Canaan Johnson – 4 pts
2nd – Amelia Clare – 3 pts
3rd – Airile Wazerman – 3 pts

UNDER 14
1st – Bharath Nair – 4 pts
2nd – Isabelle Allen – 4 pts
3rd – Gerard Pinder – 4 pts
3rd – N’Krumah Edwards – 4 pts

UNDER 16
1st – WCM Chika Pride – 7 pts
2nd – Abijith Nair – 5 pts
3rd – Sohan Umesh – 5 pts
3rd – Gabriel Clare – 5 pts

UNDER 18
1st – Valintino Charlton – 6 pts
2nd – Gary Neilly – 5 pts
3rd – Cai Johnson – 5 pts

(Note: Where participants received the same number of points in the same tournament category, a system tie-break was used to confirm the final ranking.)

We extend a special thank you to for hosting this event again this year!✨

Like and follow us in our journey to give students across The Bahamas increasing access to the power of !

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Scenes from our recent Scholastic Chess League Tournaments: Genesis Academy vs Kingsway Academy ✨♟️✨NEXT UP: May 23 & 24...
22/05/2026

Scenes from our recent Scholastic Chess League Tournaments: Genesis Academy vs Kingsway Academy ✨♟️✨

NEXT UP: May 23 & 24th, students from schools across The Bahamas with gather to compete at the Bahamas Scholastic Indivudual Chess Tournament. Awards will be presented for the best male and female in U8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 categories. This event will also serve as a qualifier for participation in the Junior National Chess Team, scheduled to participate at the CAC Youth Festival which will be held in Costa Rica in November 2026.

Find out more about our programs, upcoming tournaments or to register, visit:

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17/04/2026

🎉♟️ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHESS TEAM! ♟️🎉

On behalf of Principal Vanessa S. McQueen, heartfelt congratulations are extended to our outstanding Chess Team on their impressive performance against Genesis Academy! 🌟

Winning 3 out of 4 matches is a remarkable achievement and a true testament to your strategic thinking, discipline, and teamwork. 👏🧠♜
Special commendation goes to our dedicated coaches, Mr. Stubbs and Mr. Smith, whose leadership, guidance, and commitment continue to inspire excellence both on and off the board. 🙌📚

We are incredibly proud of each player for representing our school with confidence, sportsmanship, and determination. Keep thinking ahead, keep competing, and keep winning! 🚀🏆
Well done, champions! 🎊♟️

We are pleased to share that WFM Polina Karelina has been selected as an official player from our zone to compete in the...
26/03/2026

We are pleased to share that WFM Polina Karelina has been selected as an official player from our zone to compete in the XVII Women’s Continental Chess Championship of the Americas 2026. We congratulate Polina on this achievement - an important milestone for chess! 👏♟️🇧🇸





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RESULTS ARE IN!!🥳👏♟️Drop an emoji in the comments to congratulate these students from schools across The Bahamas who par...
24/03/2026

RESULTS ARE IN!!🥳👏♟️

Drop an emoji in the comments to congratulate these students from schools across The Bahamas who participated in our Official BCF Scholastic Chess Pilot Program Championship Tournament! Drop a comment to let us know if you see your school represented!

After 16 weeks of courses, we are pleased to see the growth and impact that our program has been having on our Nation’s youth.

To find out more about our ongoing programs visit:

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The faces of the next generation of young Bahamian chess players!🤩♟️Thank you to HAZMAC Pharmaceutical Company for gener...
22/03/2026

The faces of the next generation of young Bahamian chess players!🤩♟️

Thank you to HAZMAC Pharmaceutical Company for generously supporting Yellow Elder Primary School’s participation in the BCF’s Scholastic Chess Pilot Program (Season 2). Learning to play chess at an early age has shown benefits such as improved critical thinking skills, adapting to changing environments and so much more.

Featured: Ke-Sha Sands of HAZMAC Pharmaceutical Company and participating students from Yellow Elder Primary School.






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11/02/2026

The Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) hosted the 2026 Bahamas National Chess Championship, from January 23 to February 1, at Boost Academy in Palmdale, Nassau, The Bahamas.

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