The 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad is officially underway, and it has been an incredible experience having Fiji here among nearly 400 teams from around the world.
Our teams have already had some memorable moments.
Round 1: Both teams faced higher-rated opposition, with our Open Team playing Malaysia and the Women’s Team facing Croatia. Our players fought hard, with all games lasting over three hours. Our players showed great determination and fighting spirit throughout.
Round 2: The Women’s Team bounced back brilliantly with a 4-0 victory over Comoros Islands!
Our Open Team also fought hard against Puerto Rico, going down 3-1. A special highlight was Yash Maharaj’s win on Board 4 against higher-rated Joshua Pedrosa, earning a valuable point for Fiji.
Today, we head into Round 3, with the Open Team facing Niger and the Women’s Team taking on Uganda.
There are 11 rounds in total, so the journey is only just beginning!
We’re sharing some photos from the fantastic opening ceremony and team photos taken before Rounds 1 and 2. It’s a special feeling seeing our players proudly representing Fiji on this world stage.
To everyone following, supporting and cheering for our team, vinaka vakalevu. Your messages and support mean a lot to the players and officials.
The Nadi Chess Club is thrilled to announce the August Rapid Chess Tournament! at UniFiji campus in Saweni, Lautoka.
Whether you’re a grandmaster in the making or a casual player looking for a challenge, we want to see you on the board. This is your chance to show off your skills, enjoy the spirit of competition, and compete for exciting rewards! Here is everything you need to know: 📅 DATE: Sunday, August 16th 🕘 TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 VENUE: UniFiji Campus, Saweni, Lautoka ⏱️ FORMAT: 6 Rounds of 15+10 Rapid Chess 💰 ENTRY FEE: $30 🏆 WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS? We have Trophies for Top Players and a guaranteed Total Cash Prize Pool of $500! 💸 ⚠️ IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY ⚠️ Seats are limited! You must register in advance to participate. We will not be accepting walk-ins on the day. 📲 HOW TO REGISTER: It’s simple! SCAN THE QR CODE in the flyer attached to this post to access the registration form. Secure your spot today! forms.gle/vx1iErFjJrdB2h4s9 Questions? Feel free to reach out to the Nadi Chess Club: 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Phone: 9357506 Let’s see who will be crowned the Rapid Champion! See you there! @The University of Fiji #ChessFiji#NadiChessClub#FijiChess#RapidChess#ChessTournament#LautokaEvents#UniFiji... See MoreSee Less
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🇫🇯♟️ TEAM FIJI UPDATE FROM SAMARKAND! 🇺🇿
The 46th FIDE World Chess Olympiad is officially underway, and it has been an incredible experience having Fiji here among nearly 400 teams from around the world.
Our teams have already had some memorable moments.
Round 1: Both teams faced higher-rated opposition, with our Open Team playing Malaysia and the Women’s Team facing Croatia. Our players fought hard, with all games lasting over three hours. Our players showed great determination and fighting spirit throughout.
Round 2: The Women’s Team bounced back brilliantly with a 4-0 victory over Comoros Islands!
Our Open Team also fought hard against Puerto Rico, going down 3-1. A special highlight was Yash Maharaj’s win on Board 4 against higher-rated Joshua Pedrosa, earning a valuable point for Fiji.
Today, we head into Round 3, with the Open Team facing Niger and the Women’s Team taking on Uganda.
There are 11 rounds in total, so the journey is only just beginning!
We’re sharing some photos from the fantastic opening ceremony and team photos taken before Rounds 1 and 2. It’s a special feeling seeing our players proudly representing Fiji on this world stage.
To everyone following, supporting and cheering for our team, vinaka vakalevu. Your messages and support mean a lot to the players and officials.
Let’s go Team Fiji! 🇫🇯♟️
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🇫🇯♟️ FIJI CHESS TEAM DEPARTS FOR THE 46th WORLD CHESS OLYMPIAD! 🇺🇿
Our Fiji Chess Team is on its way to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to represent Fiji at the 46th World Chess Olympiad!
This year’s team proudly carries the Fiji flag:
Open Team
♟️ Board 1: CM Goru Arvind
♟️ Board 2: CM Rudr Prasad
♟️ Board 3: CM Ronald Terubea
♟️ Board 4: Yash Maharaj
Women’s Team
♟️ Board 1: WFM Kieran Lyons
♟️ Board 2: WCM Cydel Terubea
♟️ Board 3: WCM Tanvi Prasad
♟️ Board 4: Luisa Corpuz
♟️ Board 5: Latileta Masau
Team Officials
🇫🇯 WFM Hilda Vukikomoala Kunau, Head of Delegation / Congress Delegate / Women’s Captain
🇫🇯 CM Goru Arvind, Open Captain
Joining the team in the photo is Fiji Chess Federation General Secretary, Kristy Fong, sending the team off as they begin their journey.
Sota tale, Team Fiji! Travel safely, play your hearts out and represent Fiji with pride. 🇫🇯♟️
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The Nadi Chess Club is thrilled to announce the August Rapid Chess Tournament! at UniFiji campus in Saweni, Lautoka.
Whether you’re a grandmaster in the making or a casual player looking for a challenge, we want to see you on the board. This is your chance to show off your skills, enjoy the spirit of competition, and compete for exciting rewards!
Here is everything you need to know:
📅 DATE: Sunday, August 16th
🕘 TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 VENUE: UniFiji Campus, Saweni, Lautoka
⏱️ FORMAT: 6 Rounds of 15+10 Rapid Chess
💰 ENTRY FEE: $30
🏆 WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS? We have Trophies for Top Players and a guaranteed Total Cash Prize Pool of $500! 💸
⚠️ IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY ⚠️
Seats are limited! You must register in advance to participate. We will not be accepting walk-ins on the day.
📲 HOW TO REGISTER: It’s simple! SCAN THE QR CODE in the flyer attached to this post to access the registration form. Secure your spot today! forms.gle/vx1iErFjJrdB2h4s9
Questions? Feel free to reach out to the Nadi Chess Club: 📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Phone: 9357506
Let’s see who will be crowned the Rapid Champion! See you there!
@The University of Fiji
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