Dominica Chess Federation will host National Championship Trophy Ceremony

The Dominica Chess Federation will host our National Championship trophy ceremony at the Dominica State College on Saturday June 18 at 3pm. The Dominica Chess Federation has completed its first ever National Chess Championships as a FIDE-recognized federation, over the weekend of May 13-15.

After 7 rounds of fierce competition, only one person could emerge the winner; with the winner being determined by the player with the most points.

The point system being as follows:

• 1 point for a win,
• 1/2 point for a draw, and
• 0 points for a loss;

with each player receiving a ‘bye’ in different rounds that is a guaranteed 1 point for them.

Therefore, the final scores are as follows:

• 1^st Nigel Francis 6.5 points
• 2^nd Lyndon Auguiste 5.5 points
• 3^rd Brandon Henry 4.5 points
• 4^th Adam St. Ville 3.5 points
• 5^th Edgar Berridge 3 points
• 6^th Larry Thomas 3 points
• 7^th Romel Laudat 2 points

The Trophy Ceremony is one step closer to Federation representing Dominica at the 44^th Chess Olympiad in India. A group of players have already been selected to represent Dominica come July 27^th to August 10^th 2022 in India.

The DCF has also received financial sponsorship by FIDE amounting to $25,000, minus eating expenses. The federation has been very active in its regular training and coaching sessions, as well in its Sensitization drive to raise awareness around the sport and its activities.

The next Month of Competition between Dominica and some of the brightest and skilled players in the world, is one that brings more recognition to sport and one step closer to the overall aim of inspiring the youth to use their energies in a positive way.

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