Jade’s Wok among joint sponsors of National U-14 Chess Championship

Jade’s Wok, Pinnacle Business Services and Cubs in Action International have once again reaffirmed their commitment to youth sport by sponsoring the 2026 National Under-14 Rapid Chess Championship.

The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, at School of the Nations, with matches beginning at 09:00h.

More than 50 players are expected to compete for the National Rapid Chess Championship titles in both the Open and Girls categories.

The tournament will consist of seven rounds played in a Swiss System format, utilising a time control of 15 minutes plus a five-second increment per move.

This year’s tournament promises to be exceptionally competitive. With 2025 champions Nicholas Zhang and Emma John having aged out of the category, the field is wide open for a new pair of national champions to emerge.

In the Open Category, several strong junior players are expected to contend for the title, including current Under-12 Open Chess Champion Aiden Tinnie, former Under-12 Open Champion Abel Fernandez Ciria, Vir Narine, Arian Tinne, and Javier Davenand, among others.

In the Girls Category, competition promises a mix of fresh talent and seasoned players.

Young talents Kataleya Sam, a former Under-12 Girls Champion; Divya Persaud, 2026 Under-12 Girls Champion; Saura Ruplall, Rebha Lachhman, Amaya Sharma, Chelsea Harrison, Sana Sreebalakumar, and Olivia Rajmangal, among others, will all be vying for the championship title.

Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in both the Open and Girls categories. Additional trophies will be presented to the Best Under-10 and Best Under-12 for both categories.

The Guyana Chess Federation extends sincere gratitude to Jade’s Wok, Pinnacle Business Services and Cubs in Action International for their unwavering support and commitment to sponsorship and the development of Chess within Guyana.

“We also wish to thank the School of the Nations, a steadfast partner that continues to provide a premier venue for the federation’s tournament for several years. For more information on the Guyana Chess Federation or on how to become a member, visit our official website at guyanachess.gy,” the Federation said in a press release.