Big vinaka vakalevu to The Fiji Times for the write-up on our Saturday tournament in today’s paper 🙏 Always grateful for the support in sharing the game we love and celebrating our players!♟️🚀 ... See MoreSee Less
We’ve got 51 players in the house today at USP Laucala Campus battling it out across 7 intense rounds of rapid chess! The energy is high, the moves are sharp, and the competition is fierce.
Wishing all our players the very best — may the best strategy win! 🙌✨
The countdown is on! The September Rapid Chess Tournament is this Saturday, 13th September at USP Laucala Campus, Suva.
⚡ Online registration is now open — make sure you register early using the QR code on the flyer. On-the-day registration will be from 8:00 – 8:30 AM only, so don’t be late.
7 rounds | 15+5 | Open to all players. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less
Some shots of our players in action at the Fiji Under-20 Chess Championship yesterday! ♟️👏 A big vinaka vakalevu to all 50 participants for bringing their best to the boards. ... See MoreSee Less
The Fiji Chess Federation successfully hosted the Under-20 Chess Championship today at USP, with a fantastic turnout of 50 participants from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. The tournament brought together some of Fiji’s brightest young talents, competing for top honours across several categories.
After six intense rounds of play, here are the standout results:
🔹 Special Awards 🏅 Best Beginner – Shivensh Narayan (FNU, 19 years) – 4/6 🌟 Youngest Player – Zahim Janif (Nasinu Primary, 8 years) – 1.5/6
The Fiji Chess Federation congratulates all participants and winners for their outstanding efforts and sportsmanship. A special vinaka vakalevu to parents/guardians, teachers, and supporters who continue to encourage our youth in the sport of chess.
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Congratulations to all the winners 👏🔥! It would also be really nice if you could share more photos of the players during their games — those moments capture the real spirit of the competition and make it even more memorable 😊♟️.”
Brilliant all
Kidsfirst Fiji - Suva /Nadi/ Lautoka Swami Vivekananda College
Rudr Prasad at this point u just bullying😭 congrats bro
Congratulations bro
Best wishes ahead
Jalim Moshafiza
Reha Bukowski
Rukshana Sabnam
Angel Liz Aliza
Saleha Ali George Bukowski Neha Sabnam Nazia Nisha
Game on! ♟️✨ The Fiji Under-20 Chess Championship is into its 4th round at USP, with 50 brilliant young minds battling it out. Stay tuned to see who takes home the glory 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
Eligibility: Players born on or after 1 January 2005
Prizes and Qualification Exciting prizes will be awarded, and the overall male and female champions will qualify to represent Fiji at the Oceania Youth Chess Championship in Brisbane, Australia, from 13th to 17th December, 2025.
That is great to hear, however I have a query.
Why is the qualification tournament in Rapid Time format, while the Oceania Youth Zonal is played at 90+30 Time control?
I understand that not everyone is equal at all time format as I am speaking from experience, as we also have eg at world class that GM Gukesh plays next level classical chess while he is not comparable in shorter time formats as his peers.
Some people are better classical players than in Rapid, as it is dependent on preparation, stamina and calculation.
I am not challenging the Federation at the admin level as I understand the difficulties in organizing, however I am just expressing my concern as a player.
Thanks.
Long long time coming ....
Well said sir. Blitz, Rapid and Classical are 3 formats and Fiji has seen different winners in all formats. Some players are slow, while some are good at faster games. And then we have some that are good across multiple formats. Perhaps, they are looking at picking up the pieces by giving exposure.
Big vinaka vakalevu to The Fiji Times for the write-up on our Saturday tournament in today’s paper 🙏 Always grateful for the support in sharing the game we love and celebrating our players!♟️🚀 ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Rudr
Congratulations!!!Rudr.Stay blessed
Congratulations my boy god bless you always
Congrats, CM Rudr! 🔥
CM on Fire!
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♟️🔥 September Rapid Tournament in Full Swing! 🔥♟️
We’ve got 51 players in the house today at USP Laucala Campus battling it out across 7 intense rounds of rapid chess! The energy is high, the moves are sharp, and the competition is fierce.
Wishing all our players the very best — may the best strategy win! 🙌✨
#FijiChess #SeptemberRapid #ChessInFiji ... See MoreSee Less
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When is the next west competition ?
Good luck to all participants @ Dikshil Maharaj , Kamni Maharaj
Donald where are you?
The countdown is on! The September Rapid Chess Tournament is this Saturday, 13th September at USP Laucala Campus, Suva.
⚡ Online registration is now open — make sure you register early using the QR code on the flyer.
On-the-day registration will be from 8:00 – 8:30 AM only, so don’t be late.
7 rounds | 15+5 | Open to all players.
See you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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Zim Bebe
Vinaka The Fiji Times ♟️✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Rukshana Sabnam your son already in news lol
Some shots of our players in action at the Fiji Under-20 Chess Championship yesterday! ♟️👏 A big vinaka vakalevu to all 50 participants for bringing their best to the boards. ... See MoreSee Less
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Bula...i wanted to know how to register my boys for the fiji chess..they know how to play chess but at beginners..they age is 9 and 10 years
♟️ Fiji Under-20 Chess Championship 2025 – Results 🏆
The Fiji Chess Federation successfully hosted the Under-20 Chess Championship today at USP, with a fantastic turnout of 50 participants from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. The tournament brought together some of Fiji’s brightest young talents, competing for top honours across several categories.
After six intense rounds of play, here are the standout results:
🔹 Overall Winners
🥇 Rudr Prasad (USP, 20 years) – 6/6 (Champion)
🥈🥉Praveer Singh (MBHS, 17 years) – 5/6
🥈🥉 Lionel Vaurasi (Yat Sen, 13 years) – 5/6 (tied)
🏅 Peter Ricardo (SVC, 18 years) – 4.5/6
🔹 Female Category
🥇 Useli Herath (Jai Narayan, 14 years) – 4/6
🥈 Latileta Masau (SJSS, 14 years) – 4/6
🥉 Tanvi Prasad (MBBS, 18 years) – 3.5/6
🔹 Secondary School Category
🥇 Randew Singh (MGM, 17 years) – 5/6
🥈 Rajatha Weerasekara (Jai Narayan, 16 years) – 5/6
🥉 Zayne Keshwan (Jai Narayan, 17 years) – 4.5/6
🏅 Moses Mario (MBHS, 16 years) – 4/6
🔹 Primary School Category
🥇 Nidhish Hettiwatta (Nehru Memorial Primary, 11 years) – 3.5/6
🥈 Yanick Khatri (Yat Sen Primary, 12 years) – 3/6
🥉 Abhiru Herath (MGM Primary, 11 years) – 3/6
🏅 Blake Lee-Jamnadas (Kids First, 11 years) – 3/6
🔹 Special Awards
🏅 Best Beginner – Shivensh Narayan (FNU, 19 years) – 4/6
🌟 Youngest Player – Zahim Janif (Nasinu Primary, 8 years) – 1.5/6
The Fiji Chess Federation congratulates all participants and winners for their outstanding efforts and sportsmanship. A special vinaka vakalevu to parents/guardians, teachers, and supporters who continue to encourage our youth in the sport of chess.
Stay tuned here on the Fiji Chess Federation Facebook page for more updates on upcoming events. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all the winners 👏🔥! It would also be really nice if you could share more photos of the players during their games — those moments capture the real spirit of the competition and make it even more memorable 😊♟️.”
Brilliant all
Kidsfirst Fiji - Suva /Nadi/ Lautoka Swami Vivekananda College
Rudr Prasad at this point u just bullying😭 congrats bro
Congratulations bro Best wishes ahead
Jalim Moshafiza
Reha Bukowski Rukshana Sabnam Angel Liz Aliza Saleha Ali George Bukowski Neha Sabnam Nazia Nisha
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Game on! ♟️✨ The Fiji Under-20 Chess Championship is into its 4th round at USP, with 50 brilliant young minds battling it out. Stay tuned to see who takes home the glory 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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Good turnout. Congratulations to Fiji Chess Federation.👍
Had fun 😁
I missed it
Calling all young chess talents!
The Fiji Chess Federation invites all eligible players to participate in the U20 Chess Championship.
Date: Saturday, 30th August, 2025
Venue: USP Laucala Campus, Suva (Room 019 – 104A & B)
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Event Conclusion: 5:00 PM
Tournament Details
Format: 6 Rounds Rapid
Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds
Eligibility: Players born on or after 1 January 2005
Prizes and Qualification
Exciting prizes will be awarded, and the overall male and female champions will qualify to represent Fiji at the Oceania Youth Chess Championship in Brisbane, Australia, from 13th to 17th December, 2025.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
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That is great to hear, however I have a query. Why is the qualification tournament in Rapid Time format, while the Oceania Youth Zonal is played at 90+30 Time control? I understand that not everyone is equal at all time format as I am speaking from experience, as we also have eg at world class that GM Gukesh plays next level classical chess while he is not comparable in shorter time formats as his peers. Some people are better classical players than in Rapid, as it is dependent on preparation, stamina and calculation. I am not challenging the Federation at the admin level as I understand the difficulties in organizing, however I am just expressing my concern as a player. Thanks.
Long long time coming ....
Well said sir. Blitz, Rapid and Classical are 3 formats and Fiji has seen different winners in all formats. Some players are slow, while some are good at faster games. And then we have some that are good across multiple formats. Perhaps, they are looking at picking up the pieces by giving exposure.
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