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Tournament - 2024 Vodafone Fiji July Rapid Chess Tournament
Date: Date: Sat 27th July 2024 Time: 8.30am - 5pm
Venue: Lecture Room 019-104, Laucala Campus, University of the South
Google Maps: bit.ly/413YjFO - labelled USP Space
Video Directions to the Venue: youtube.com/shorts/z2OW0WnqLrM?feature=share
Tournament Regulations: drive.google.com/file/d/1mnQXV2EFQAoXieY1Qkv4N5885rp93rPn/view?usp=sharing
Rounds: 7 with Round 1 start time of 9.10am
Tournament Schedule: drive.google.com/file/d/1FBAYOWcwnKvvTEykASQJL1yCxaP3S4Ux/view?usp=sharing
Time Control: Rapid; 15m + 5s per move
Prize Pool: $1,000 minimum
Tentative Prize Schedule: drive.google.com/file/d/1Bh5l5DgKtwsCUuumfgBfGff-uyAPIcF8/view?usp=drive_link
**Separate Women's Tournament if more than 9 women players
Tournament Entry Fees:
FCF Members: $10 (under 18), $5 (above 18 years old)
Non-Members: $10 (under 18), $20 (above 18 years old)
Special Conditions & Notes:
Registration/
Please consider pre-registration using the QR Code or link below. Alternatively, you can register on the day at the tournament venue from 8.30am - 9.00am
Pre-Registration Form/ **Closes at 8pm Fri 26th July
bit.ly/FCFPlayJuly2024
If you have any queries, please contact us on fijichessfederation@gmail.com OR drop us a message on Facebook
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Tournament - 2024 Vodafone Fiji July Rapid Chess Tournament
Date: Date: Sat 27th July 2024 Time: 8.30am - 5pm
Venue: Lecture Room 019-104, Laucala Campus, University of the South 
Google Maps: https://bit.ly/413YjFO - labelled USP Space
Video Directions to the Venue: https://youtube.com/shorts/z2OW0WnqLrM?feature=share
Tournament Regulations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mnQXV2EFQAoXieY1Qkv4N5885rp93rPn/view?usp=sharing
Rounds: 7 with Round 1 start time of 9.10am
Tournament Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FBAYOWcwnKvvTEykASQJL1yCxaP3S4Ux/view?usp=sharing
Time Control: Rapid; 15m + 5s per move
Prize Pool: $1,000 minimum
Tentative Prize Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bh5l5DgKtwsCUuumfgBfGff-uyAPIcF8/view?usp=drive_link
**Separate Womens Tournament if more than 9 women players
Tournament Entry Fees:
FCF Members: $10 (under 18), $5 (above 18 years old) 
Non-Members: $10 (under 18), $20 (above 18 years old) 
Special Conditions & Notes: 
Registration/
Please consider pre-registration using the QR Code or link below. Alternatively, you can register on the day at the tournament venue from 8.30am - 9.00am
Pre-Registration Form/ **Closes at 8pm Fri 26th July
https://bit.ly/FCFPlayJuly2024
If you have any queries, please contact us on fijichessfederation@gmail.com OR drop us a message on Facebook

HOMAGE TO INTERNATIONAL CHESS DAY

Chess players from around the world paid homage to the International Chess Day that was commenced by FIDE - International Chess Federation on 20 July, 1924 to mark 100 years for the sport which has reached out to at least 193 countries to date.

The next Vodafone Fiji Rapid Chess Championship is scheduled to be held at room H104A in The University of the South Pacific campus at Laucala Bay, Suva from 08:30 AM on Saturday 27 July, 2024 with prizes set for Open, Women, Under-20 and Under-14 Divisions.

"Our continuing partnership with Vodafone Fiji and FIDE is setting up a strong platform for the next generation of chess players from Fiji," states General Secretary Goru Arvind. "Some countries like Armenia, India, China and Germany have more or less adopted chess to be taught in schools as it significantly helps to bolster a child's analytical thinking and patience. In Fiji, we have even seen it work with children who have high anxiety disorder to teach them how to sit still, and focus."

Fiji Chess Federation was registered with the World Chess Federation in 1979 through a chess club formed by Dr. Virgilio De Asa, and has since then progressed forward to earn several international titles like Women's FIDE Master (WFM), Candidate Master (CM) and Women's Candidate Master (WCM) through its athletes in Oceania Zonal Chess Championships and the World Chess Olympiad.

Fiji's officials have also earned international titles like FIDE Arbiter (FA), National Arbiter (NA), International Organizer (IO), FIDE Instructor (FI), National Instructor (NI) and Development Instructor (DI) for administering chess tournaments and coaching classes.

"In the last Olympiad from 2022, Fiji managed to secure two WCM and one CM title which is the highest we achieved so far in a single World Chess Championship," adds Goru Arvind. "The upcoming 45th World Chess Olympiad at Budapest in Hungary will mark the international debut of Makayla Sukhu of Suva Grammar School and Yash Krishen Maharaj who is a student at The University of the South Pacific."

To celebrate International Chess Day, Fiji Chess Federation has released photos from the past decade to recall moments of joy propelled by our talented athletes, and look forward to a lot more in time to come.

All interested participants for the next tournament must report to H104A at The University of the South Pacific by 08:30 AM on Saturday 27 July, 2024.

(Photos: Fiji's athletes from the past decade)
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HOMAGE TO INTERNATIONAL CHESS DAY

Chess players from around the world paid homage to the International Chess Day that was commenced by FIDE - International Chess Federation on 20 July, 1924 to mark 100 years for the sport which has reached out to at least 193 countries to date. 

The next Vodafone Fiji Rapid Chess Championship is scheduled to be held at room H104A in The University of the South Pacific campus at Laucala Bay, Suva from 08:30 AM on Saturday 27 July, 2024 with prizes set for Open, Women, Under-20 and Under-14 Divisions.

Our continuing partnership with Vodafone Fiji and FIDE is setting up a strong platform for the next generation of chess players from Fiji, states General Secretary Goru Arvind. Some countries like Armenia, India, China and Germany have more or less adopted chess to be taught in schools as it significantly helps to bolster a childs analytical thinking and patience. In Fiji, we have even seen it work with children who have high anxiety disorder to teach them how to sit still, and focus.

Fiji Chess Federation was registered with the World Chess Federation in 1979 through a chess club formed by Dr. Virgilio De Asa, and has since then progressed forward to earn several international titles like Womens FIDE Master (WFM), Candidate Master (CM) and Womens Candidate Master (WCM) through its athletes in Oceania Zonal Chess Championships and the World Chess Olympiad.

Fijis officials have also earned international titles like FIDE Arbiter (FA), National Arbiter (NA), International Organizer (IO), FIDE Instructor (FI), National Instructor (NI) and Development Instructor (DI) for administering chess tournaments and coaching classes.

In the last Olympiad from 2022, Fiji managed to secure two WCM and one CM title which is the highest we achieved so far in a single World Chess Championship, adds Goru Arvind. The upcoming 45th World Chess Olympiad at Budapest in Hungary will mark the international debut of Makayla Sukhu of Suva Grammar School and Yash Krishen Maharaj who is a student at The University of the South Pacific. 

To celebrate International Chess Day, Fiji Chess Federation has released photos from the past decade to recall moments of joy propelled by our talented athletes, and look forward to a lot more in time to come.

All interested participants for the next tournament must report to H104A at The University of the South Pacific by 08:30 AM on Saturday 27 July, 2024.

(Photos: Fijis athletes from the past decade)Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Dear FCF . Please note its Suva Grammar School and not Suva Grammar High School . Thank you

Congratulations to the Fiji Chess Federation on International Chess Day! We look forward to the coming Vodafone Fiji Rapid Chess Championship👍

Notice - Cancelled EGM

Due to double booking of venue (USP). Todays EGM and Blitz are cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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How did usp managed to double book again? 🤣

A case of friends at high places.

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Flyer will come out tomorrow.

I play....

Looking forward to this

Rithik Kumar

* REMINDER *
FCF EGM Sat 20th July (**FCF Members Only)
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: 019-104 Lecture Room, USP

We will have FIDE Rated Blitz Tournament (3m+2s) afterwards
1pm-4pm. Registration 12.45pm

No Entry Fee.
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CLIFFHANGER WIN FOR CM TAIONE!

Candidate Masters (CM) Taione Sikivou and CM Rudr Prasad of The University of the South Pacific showcased masterclass combinations in their chess as the duo notched the first and second positions respectively, with an equally unbeaten score of 8.5/9 to top the 2024 Vodafone Fiji National Rapid Chess Championship at The University of Fiji in Lautoka. CM Taione Sikivou won the overall title by a 2-0 win in an extended finale play-off with CM Rudr Prasad under 5 minutes plus 3 seconds per move blitz games.

Yash Krishen Maharaj of The University of the South Pacific wrapped up strongly in third position with 7/9, while the fourth and fifth prizes were secured by FIDE Arena CM Prashil Prakash and Deepak Prasad at 6/9 each.

The National Women's Rapid Championship title was won by Useli Herath of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School with 6/7 against Pritha Ram of Korovuto College who came second with 5/7. Milina Senikuva of Natabua High School finished third with 4/7, while the fourth and fifth positions were taken by Tanmayee Naiker of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School and Catherine Talemaitoga of Natabua Primary School.

"We are thankful to The University of Fiji and Vodafone Fiji for partnering with our team to host a 2-day National Championship in Rapid Format," states General Secretary Goru Arvind. "Excitement for our sport is growing as we tread closer to the 2024 Vodafone Fiji National School Team's Chess Championship in August."

The Under-20 Division was won by Peter Ricardo of Swami Vivekananda High School who tallied 5.5/9, ahead of the next three winners such as Paul Anthony Corpuz of Lautoka Zhong Hua Primary School, Ilaisa Senikuba of Drasa Avenue Primary School, and Shrey Pandey of Xavier College who all had an equal 5/9. Luis Corpuz of Gurukul Primary School came fifth with 4.5/9.

The Under-14 Division was won by Lionel Vaurasi of Yat Sen Primary School by virtue of better tie-break against second-placed Abhiru Herath of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School with a score of 5/9 each. Yash Yuvaan Prasad of Lautoka Central Primary School finished third with 4/9, while Blake-Lee Jamnadas of Kid's First Primary School and Arsene Zephyr De Luzuriaga of Gandhi Bhawan Primary School came fourth and fifth with a locked score of 3/9.

"In upcoming weeks, we will announce our final 13-member squad for the 45th World Chess Olympiad at Budapest in Hungary for September 2024," adds Goru Arvind. "After a long and thought-provoking selection process, Team Fiji has locked a team that depicts youth, aggression, experience and patience for the world's 5th largest sporting event. Our training schedule will be intensifying further as we speak."

In special awards, Post-Graduate student from Fiji National University (FNU), Monishkar Naidu and Lavesh Sharma of The University of Fiji grabbed the Best Newcomer Male Award for amassing a solid 5/9 each in their first-ever chess tournament under Fiji Chess Federation.

Shyla Pandey of Arya Kanya Primary School from Ba bagged the Spirit of the Game Award for Women, and a Lucky Draw Prize for early Online Registration via Google Forms at the official Fiji Chess Federation Facebook page.

Deepak Prasad won an additional award for Best Upset as he defeated 5 FIDE Rated players including Abhiru Herath (1664), Yash Yuvaan Prasad (1540), Peter Ricardo (1597), Paul Corpuz (1481) and Kinura Herath (1546) in his unrated status. This is a rare feat for Best Upset where multiple opponents were outplayed.

Details of the next tournament at the end of July 2024 will be published in the media in upcoming days.

(Photos: Chess players at The University of Fiji in Lautoka)
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CLIFFHANGER WIN FOR CM TAIONE!

Candidate Masters (CM) Taione Sikivou and CM Rudr Prasad of The University of the South Pacific showcased masterclass combinations in their chess as the duo notched the first and second positions respectively, with an equally unbeaten score of 8.5/9 to top the 2024 Vodafone Fiji National Rapid Chess Championship at The University of Fiji in Lautoka. CM Taione Sikivou won the overall title by a 2-0 win in an extended finale play-off with CM Rudr Prasad under 5 minutes plus 3 seconds per move blitz games.

Yash Krishen Maharaj of The University of the South Pacific wrapped up strongly in third position with 7/9, while the fourth and fifth prizes were secured by FIDE Arena CM Prashil Prakash and Deepak Prasad at 6/9 each.

The National Womens Rapid Championship title was won by Useli Herath of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School with 6/7 against Pritha Ram of Korovuto College who came second with 5/7. Milina Senikuva of Natabua High School finished third with 4/7, while the fourth and fifth positions were taken by Tanmayee Naiker of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School and Catherine Talemaitoga of Natabua Primary School.

We are thankful to The University of Fiji and Vodafone Fiji for partnering with our team to host a 2-day National Championship in Rapid Format, states General Secretary Goru Arvind. Excitement for our sport is growing as we tread closer to the 2024 Vodafone Fiji National School Teams Chess Championship in August. 

The Under-20 Division was won by Peter Ricardo of Swami Vivekananda High School who tallied 5.5/9, ahead of the next three winners such as Paul Anthony Corpuz of Lautoka Zhong Hua Primary School, Ilaisa Senikuba of Drasa Avenue Primary School, and Shrey Pandey of Xavier College who all had an equal 5/9. Luis Corpuz of Gurukul Primary School came fifth with 4.5/9.

The Under-14 Division was won by Lionel Vaurasi of Yat Sen Primary School by virtue of better tie-break against second-placed Abhiru Herath of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School with a score of 5/9 each. Yash Yuvaan Prasad of Lautoka Central Primary School finished third with 4/9, while Blake-Lee Jamnadas of Kids First Primary School and Arsene Zephyr De Luzuriaga of Gandhi Bhawan Primary School came fourth and fifth with a locked score of 3/9.

In upcoming weeks, we will announce our final 13-member squad for the 45th World Chess Olympiad at Budapest in Hungary for September 2024, adds Goru Arvind. After a long and thought-provoking selection process, Team Fiji has locked a team that depicts youth, aggression, experience and patience for the worlds 5th largest sporting event. Our training schedule will be intensifying further as we speak.

In special awards, Post-Graduate student from Fiji National University (FNU), Monishkar Naidu and Lavesh Sharma of The University of Fiji grabbed the Best Newcomer Male Award for amassing a solid 5/9 each in their first-ever chess tournament under Fiji Chess Federation.

Shyla Pandey of Arya Kanya Primary School from Ba bagged the Spirit of the Game Award for Women, and a Lucky Draw Prize for early Online Registration via Google Forms at the official Fiji Chess Federation Facebook page. 

Deepak Prasad won an additional award for Best Upset as he defeated 5 FIDE Rated players including Abhiru Herath (1664), Yash Yuvaan Prasad (1540), Peter Ricardo (1597), Paul Corpuz (1481) and Kinura Herath (1546) in his unrated status. This is a rare feat for Best Upset where multiple opponents were outplayed.

Details of the next tournament at the end of July 2024 will be published in the media in upcoming days.

(Photos: Chess players at The University of Fiji in Lautoka)Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

VODAFONE FIJI NATIONAL RAPID CHESS IN THE WEST

The 2024 Vodafone Fiji National Rapid Chess Championship will be tightly contested between FIDE Arena Candidate Master (ACM) Prashil Prakash of Nadi and The University of the South Pacific students, Candidate Master (CM) Rudr Prasad and Yash Krishen Maharaj who are expected to travel from Suva.

The two-day event will be hosted at the The University of Fiji campus at Saweni, Lautoka from 08:30 AM on Saturday 29 June 2024.

"There will be 9 rounds of play under 20 minutes plus 10 seconds per move for the National Rapid title in the West," states General Secretary Goru Arvind. "Defending champion Yash Krishen Maharaj has shown consistency across the past 2 years, and he is one of the top contenders among the youngsters."

In the Women's Division, National reps Women's Candidate Master (WCM) Gloria Sukhu, WCM Tanvi Prasad of Jai Narayan College and Cydel Terubea will be facing challenges from Latileta Masau of Dudley Intermediate School and Makayla Sukhu of Suva Grammar High School.

The Under-20 and Under-14 Divisions will be contested by Yajas Sharma of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School and Lionel Vaurasi of Yat Sen Primary School. Ashwin Singh, CM Manoj Kumar, CM Ronald Terubea, Donald Ecube and Jun Adricula are expected to further boost the unpredictability of competition.

"Our team also managed to participate in the 2024 FASANOC Olympic Fun Day to showcase chess," adds Goru Arvind. "CM Taione Sikivou and ACM Prashil Prakash lead our team of volunteers to introduce the sport to new members of the public, and hopefully, further spread the joy of chess in Fiji."

Vodafone Fiji is sponsoring lucrative prizes in Open, Women, Under-20 and Under-14 Divisions for the two-day event in Lautoka.

All interested participants are encouraged to register online via the official Fiji Chess Federation Facebook page which has links to the online forms (bit.ly/FCFPlayJune2024) and payment methods.

Participants must report to the tournament venue by 09:00 AM on Saturday 29 June, 2024.

(Photos: Chess players from across Fiji)
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VODAFONE FIJI NATIONAL RAPID CHESS IN THE WEST

The 2024 Vodafone Fiji National Rapid Chess Championship will be tightly contested between FIDE Arena Candidate Master (ACM) Prashil Prakash of Nadi and The University of the South Pacific students, Candidate Master (CM) Rudr Prasad and Yash Krishen Maharaj who are expected to travel from Suva. 

The two-day event will be hosted at the The University of Fiji campus at Saweni, Lautoka from 08:30 AM on Saturday 29 June 2024.

There will be 9 rounds of play under 20 minutes plus 10 seconds per move for the National Rapid title in the West, states General Secretary Goru Arvind. Defending champion Yash Krishen Maharaj has shown consistency across the past 2 years, and he is one of the top contenders among the youngsters.

In the Womens Division, National reps Womens Candidate Master (WCM) Gloria Sukhu, WCM Tanvi Prasad of Jai Narayan College and Cydel Terubea will be facing challenges from Latileta Masau of Dudley Intermediate School and Makayla Sukhu of Suva Grammar High School.

The Under-20 and Under-14 Divisions will be contested by Yajas Sharma of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Primary School and Lionel Vaurasi of Yat Sen Primary School. Ashwin Singh, CM Manoj Kumar, CM Ronald Terubea, Donald Ecube and Jun Adricula are expected to further boost the unpredictability of competition.

Our team also managed to participate in the 2024 FASANOC Olympic Fun Day to showcase chess, adds Goru Arvind. CM Taione Sikivou and ACM Prashil Prakash lead our team of volunteers to introduce the sport to new members of the public, and hopefully, further spread the joy of chess in Fiji.

Vodafone Fiji is sponsoring lucrative prizes in Open, Women, Under-20 and Under-14 Divisions for the two-day event in Lautoka. 

All interested participants are encouraged to register online via the official Fiji Chess Federation Facebook page which has links to the online forms (https://bit.ly/FCFPlayJune2024) and payment methods. 

Participants must report to the tournament venue by 09:00 AM on Saturday 29 June, 2024.

(Photos: Chess players from across Fiji)Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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