The Fiji Chess Federation is proud to host GM Nigel Short MBE, former World Championship challenger, former World No. 3, and FIDE Director for Chess Development, for an exclusive lecture, meet & greet, and blitz tournament.
These special events are proudly supported by Menon Construction Limited (MCL). The Fiji Chess Federation sincerely thanks MCL for their generous sponsorship and commitment to supporting chess development in Fiji.
π Lecture & Meet & Greet π Wednesday, 1 July 2026 π 5:30 PM π Room 019-101 (SPACE Lecture Theatre), USP Laucala Campus π€ βChess in Small Nations: Building Excellence from Limited Resourcesβ β Discussion session and refreshments to follow
π GM Nigel Short became a Grandmaster at 19, challenged Garry Kasparov for the World Chess Championship in 1993, is a three-time British Champion, has defeated 10 World Champions in classical chess, and is the only player in history to have won tournaments on six continents.
π Limited spaces available. Please RSVP by 10:00 AM on Sunday, 28 June 2026 via www.surveymonkey.com/r/X57CH8Y or using the QR code on the flyer.
Whether you're a beginner, competitive player, coach, parent, or just interested in playing chess, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most accomplished figures in international chess.
The Fiji Chess Federation invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and committed individuals wishing to be considered for selection to represent Fiji at the World Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 15β27 September 2026.
Positions Available (13 Total): βοΈ Head Delegate/Team Manager (1) βοΈ Open Team Captain (1) βοΈ Women's Team Captain (1) βοΈ Open Players (5) β 4 Main Boards + 1 Reserve βοΈ Women's Players (5) β 4 Main Boards + 1 Reserve
Please note that submission of an EOI does not guarantee selection. All appointments and selections will be made by the Fiji Chess Federation Executive Board in accordance with federation policies and selection criteria.
π EOI Closing Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 11:55pm
The Fiji Chess Federation invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and committed individuals wishing to be considered for selection to represent Fiji at the World Chess Olympiad 2...
Team Fiji wrapped up the 2025-2026 season of the Global Chess League at No. 21 in a field of 65 club teams from countries like Iran, Romania, Ukraine, Brazil, United Kingdom, China, Chile, Hawaii, India, Pakistan, Armenia, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. The online tournament is an ongoing favorite for chess players worldwide since it was initiated by Peter Hornsby of England in 2020.
Spearheaded by ex-National rep Avinesh Nadan, Fiji piled up 160 points across several rounds with only a handful of players.
"The current season introduced a 5 minutes plus 2 seconds per move arena format where we have to think reasonably fast," states online rep Goru Arvind. "Fiji is one of the smallest countries in the event, and we also tried out some new players."
In a field of 851 chess players from several countries, Fiji's top scorers were Candidate Master (CM) Goru Arvind (70), Avinesh Nadan (52), Lionel Vaurasi of Yat Sen Primary School (22), CM Rudr Prasad (10), and Ayaan Chand of Jai Narayan College (6) to reach a total of 160.
"For the next season in September 2026, we are considering more upcoming players from our Under-20 pool," adds Goru Arvind. "In recent championships, Brent Newton and Tomasi Sauqaqa of Marist Brother's High School look very promising."
For individual standings at the tournament, CM Goru Arvind ranked 32/851, while Avinesh Nadan was 55/851.
Fiji's online reps will focus on local tournaments during the break to the 2026-2027 Global Chess League, with hope to use the tournament for international exposure online for young and upcoming players.
CM Rudr Prasad emerged victorious at the Fiji Chess Federation May Rapid Tournament held yesterday at The University of the South Pacific, finishing unbeaten with an impressive 5.5/6 points in a strong field of competitors.
A total of 34 players took part in the event, bringing together players of all ages and levels for a fantastic day of competitive chess, with exciting matches across all categories.
Congratulations to our prize winners:
π πΆππππππ πΎππππππ π₯ CM Rudr Prasad (5.5/6) π₯ Lionel Vaurasi, Yat Sen Primary School (5/6) π₯ CM Manoj Kumar (5/6) 4οΈβ£ Yash Maharaj (4.5/6)
π πΊπππππ πππ πΊπππππ πͺπππππππ π₯ Tomasi Sauqaqa, Marist Brothers High School π₯ Brent Newton, Marist Brothers High School π₯ Rajatha Weerasekara, Jai Narayan College 4οΈβ£ Arnold Nyeurt, MGM High School
π« π·ππππππ πΊπππππ πͺπππππππ π₯ Yash Prasad, Deenbandhoo Primary School
Vinaka vakalevu to all players, parents, and supporters who contributed to the success of the tournament. It was wonderful to see such strong participation, sportsmanship and passion for chess throughout the day.
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π₯ *3rd Place: Eagles* (4/6 points) William Rupinta, Donald Ecube & Abhiru Herath
Congratulations also to *Jai Narayan College Team*: Zayne Keshwan, Rajatha Weerasekara & Ayaan Chand for winning the *Best Secondary School Team* award. π
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported todayβs event. Here are some shots from the tournament. π ... See MoreSee Less
βοΈ Gather your team and join the 2026 Fiji Teams Chess Tournament! βοΈ
Get ready for an exciting day of teamwork, strategy, and rapid chess action. Form your own team of 3 before the tournament or come along and team up at the venue!
π Friday, 15 May 2026 β° Registration begins at 8:30am βοΈ Round 1 starts at 9:00am π 019-104 A & B, USP Laucala Campus, Suva
βοΈ Format: 15 minutes + 10-second increment βοΈ 6 rounds π Prizes up for grabs!
βοΈ Meet GM Nigel Short MBE in Fiji!βοΈ
The Fiji Chess Federation is proud to host GM Nigel Short MBE, former World Championship challenger, former World No. 3, and FIDE Director for Chess Development, for an exclusive lecture, meet & greet, and blitz tournament.
These special events are proudly supported by Menon Construction Limited (MCL). The Fiji Chess Federation sincerely thanks MCL for their generous sponsorship and commitment to supporting chess development in Fiji.
π Lecture & Meet & Greet
π Wednesday, 1 July 2026
π 5:30 PM
π Room 019-101 (SPACE Lecture Theatre), USP Laucala Campus
π€ βChess in Small Nations: Building Excellence from Limited Resourcesβ
β Discussion session and refreshments to follow
β‘ 9-Round Blitz Tournament
π Thursday, 2 July 2026
π 5:30 PM
π Rooms 019-104A & 019-104B, SPACE Building, USP Laucala Campus
π GM Nigel Short became a Grandmaster at 19, challenged Garry Kasparov for the World Chess Championship in 1993, is a three-time British Champion, has defeated 10 World Champions in classical chess, and is the only player in history to have won tournaments on six continents.
π Limited spaces available.
Please RSVP by 10:00 AM on Sunday, 28 June 2026 via www.surveymonkey.com/r/X57CH8Y or using the QR code on the flyer.
Whether you're a beginner, competitive player, coach, parent, or just interested in playing chess, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most accomplished figures in international chess.
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The Fiji Chess Federation invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and committed individuals wishing to be considered for selection to represent Fiji at the World Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 15β27 September 2026.
Positions Available (13 Total):
βοΈ Head Delegate/Team Manager (1)
βοΈ Open Team Captain (1)
βοΈ Women's Team Captain (1)
βοΈ Open Players (5) β 4 Main Boards + 1 Reserve
βοΈ Women's Players (5) β 4 Main Boards + 1 Reserve
Please note that submission of an EOI does not guarantee selection. All appointments and selections will be made by the Fiji Chess Federation Executive Board in accordance with federation policies and selection criteria.
π EOI Closing Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 11:55pm
π Submit your application here:
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Represent Fiji on the world stage and be part of one of the most prestigious events in international chess.
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FIJI IN TOP 25 OF GLOBAL CHESS LEAGUE
Team Fiji wrapped up the 2025-2026 season of the Global Chess League at No. 21 in a field of 65 club teams from countries like Iran, Romania, Ukraine, Brazil, United Kingdom, China, Chile, Hawaii, India, Pakistan, Armenia, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. The online tournament is an ongoing favorite for chess players worldwide since it was initiated by Peter Hornsby of England in 2020.
Spearheaded by ex-National rep Avinesh Nadan, Fiji piled up 160 points across several rounds with only a handful of players.
"The current season introduced a 5 minutes plus 2 seconds per move arena format where we have to think reasonably fast," states online rep Goru Arvind. "Fiji is one of the smallest countries in the event, and we also tried out some new players."
In a field of 851 chess players from several countries, Fiji's top scorers were Candidate Master (CM) Goru Arvind (70), Avinesh Nadan (52), Lionel Vaurasi of Yat Sen Primary School (22), CM Rudr Prasad (10), and Ayaan Chand of Jai Narayan College (6) to reach a total of 160.
"For the next season in September 2026, we are considering more upcoming players from our Under-20 pool," adds Goru Arvind. "In recent championships, Brent Newton and Tomasi Sauqaqa of Marist Brother's High School look very promising."
For individual standings at the tournament, CM Goru Arvind ranked 32/851, while Avinesh Nadan was 55/851.
Fiji's online reps will focus on local tournaments during the break to the 2026-2027 Global Chess League, with hope to use the tournament for international exposure online for young and upcoming players.
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CM Rudr Prasad emerged victorious at the Fiji Chess Federation May Rapid Tournament held yesterday at The University of the South Pacific, finishing unbeaten with an impressive 5.5/6 points in a strong field of competitors.
A total of 34 players took part in the event, bringing together players of all ages and levels for a fantastic day of competitive chess, with exciting matches across all categories.
Congratulations to our prize winners:
π πΆππππππ πΎππππππ
π₯ CM Rudr Prasad (5.5/6)
π₯ Lionel Vaurasi, Yat Sen Primary School (5/6)
π₯ CM Manoj Kumar (5/6)
4οΈβ£ Yash Maharaj (4.5/6)
π©π½ ππππππ πͺπππππππ πΎπππππ
π₯ Latileta Masau, St Josephβs Secondary School
π πΊπππππ πππ πΊπππππ πͺπππππππ
π₯ Tomasi Sauqaqa, Marist Brothers High School
π₯ Brent Newton, Marist Brothers High School
π₯ Rajatha Weerasekara, Jai Narayan College
4οΈβ£ Arnold Nyeurt, MGM High School
π« π·ππππππ πΊπππππ πͺπππππππ
π₯ Yash Prasad, Deenbandhoo Primary School
β πΊππππππ π·πππππ
Biggest Upset: Tomasi Sauqaqa
Best Beginner: Tarama Kiritama
Vinaka vakalevu to all players, parents, and supporters who contributed to the success of the tournament. It was wonderful to see such strong participation, sportsmanship and passion for chess throughout the day.
Here are some shots from the tournament πΈ ... See MoreSee Less
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13 teams competed yesterday in the Fiji Chess Federation Teams Championship, with 40 players participating across a competitive field. βοΈ
Congratulations to our prize winners:
π₯ *1st Place: King Slayers* (5.5/6 points)
CM Rudr Prasad, Yash Maharaj & WCM Tanvi Prasad
π₯ *2nd Place: Marvels* (4.5/6 points)
CM Goru Arvind, Yajas Sharma & Yash Prasad
π₯ *3rd Place: Eagles* (4/6 points)
William Rupinta, Donald Ecube & Abhiru Herath
Congratulations also to *Jai Narayan College Team*: Zayne Keshwan, Rajatha Weerasekara & Ayaan Chand for winning the *Best Secondary School Team* award. π
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported todayβs event. Here are some shots from the tournament. π ... See MoreSee Less
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βοΈ Join us for the Fiji Chess Federation May Rapid Tournament! βοΈ
Whether youβre a seasoned player or simply love the game, come along for a full day of exciting rapid chess action, and friendly competition.
π Saturday, 16 May 2026
β° 8:30am β 5:00pm
π 019-104 A & B, USP Laucala Campus, Suva
βοΈ Format: 15 minutes + 10 second increment
βοΈ 6 rounds
π Prizes up for grabs!
π² Fees:
Members:
β’ Adults (18+) β $10
β’ Children β $5
Non-members:
β’ Membership fee applies first
β’ Adults (18+) β $20 membership + tournament subscription fee
β’ Children β $10 membership + tournament subscription fee
Donβt miss this opportunity to test your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and be part of Fijiβs growing chess community.
For more information, contact:
π§ [[email protected]]
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βοΈ Gather your team and join the 2026 Fiji Teams Chess Tournament! βοΈ
Get ready for an exciting day of teamwork, strategy, and rapid chess action. Form your own team of 3 before the tournament or come along and team up at the venue!
π Friday, 15 May 2026
β° Registration begins at 8:30am
βοΈ Round 1 starts at 9:00am
π 019-104 A & B, USP Laucala Campus, Suva
βοΈ Format: 15 minutes + 10-second increment
βοΈ 6 rounds
π Prizes up for grabs!
π² Fees:
Members:
β’ Adults (18+) β $10
β’ Children β $5
Non-members:
β’ Membership fee for 2026 applies first
β’ Adults (18+) β $20 membership + tournament subscription fee
β’ Children β $10 membership + tournament subscription fee
Bring your friends, sharpen your tactics, and be part of another fantastic Fiji Chess Federation event!
For more information, contact:
π§ [[email protected]]
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