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CM Manoj Kumar
National Champion
CM Rudr Prasad
National Blitz & U20 Champion
WCM Tanvi Prasad
Womens National Champion
CM Taione Sikivou
National Rapid Champion
Useli Herath
Womens National Rapid Champion
WCM Cydel Terubea
Womens National Blitz Champion
7 March 2025
Women at the Helm of Chess in Fiji
With International Women’s Day approaching, the Fiji Chess Federation is thrilled to announce its new executive board for the next two years, featuring six women among its seven members. This follows the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, March 1, at the Fiji Olympic House in Suva, which saw over 60 members in attendance.
Historically, the Federation has been a male-dominated board, but recent efforts have accelerated the support for women in leadership roles, helping to challenge stereotypes and promote greater gender equality within the organisation.
“I am excited to be on the executive board especially since I have been playing chess since I was six years old. I look forward to working with other executives and strengthening my leadership skills”, said Women’s Candidate Master Tanvi Prasad, 19-year-old Executive Board member.
The newly appointed President, Women’s FIDE Master Hilda Kunau, who will lead the Fiji Chess Federation for the next two years, said, “It is an exciting time for chess in Fiji, as we proudly lead with a majority women-led board. This milestone serves as a springboard to advance women’s leadership and elevate the game. We have a capable, committed, and passionate team, and together we aim to grow our membership, collaborate with disability rights groups, and organise a girls and women chess championship. A major challenge we face is securing sponsorship, which is vital for our initiatives. We are actively seeking partnerships with organisations that align with our vision to develop chess in Fiji and increase the presence of chess in schools.”
The Fiji Chess Federation is seeking to collaborate with potential sponsors to support the growth of chess, a game that attracts many young people and helps them develop essential skills such as strategic thinking and problem-solving. Chess also provides a platform for social interaction and community building. We look forward to working with key stakeholders to further the development of chess and contribute to the well-being and growth of individuals in Fiji.
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If you are interested in sponsoring or knowing more, please email fijichessfederation@gmail.com.
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“In the last Olympiad, Team Fiji won against Mauritius, Antigua and Barbuda, and Bahrain in a collective effort that also secured a Women’s Candidate Master (WCM) title for the nation at the 45th World Chess Olympiad at Budapest, Hungary under the guidance of the Head of Delegation Candidate Master (CM) Taione Sikivou, Open Captain CM Goru Arvind, and Women’s Captain William Robert Raymond Bennion.
Fiji Chess is always looking for talented and dedicated players to represent the country at international events. If you are a strong chess player with a passion for the game, we encourage you to apply.
As a representative of Fiji Chess, you will have the opportunity to:
- Compete against some of the best chess players in the world.
- Represent your country on the international stage.
- Promote chess in Fiji and help to grow the sport.
We are looking for players who are:
- Strong chess players with a rating of at least 1800 FIDE.
- Dedicated and motivated to represent Fiji at the highest level.
- Good ambassadors for the sport of chess.
If you are interested in joining Fiji Chess Federation, please contact us at info@fijichessfederation.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
- Chess is a great way to challenge your mind and improve your problem-solving skills.
- It is also a great way to meet new people and make friends from all over the world.
- Representing Fiji Chess is a great way to promote the sport of chess in your country and help to inspire the next generation of chess players.
