Bhutan Chess Federation

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All Set for Tomorrow!

Happy 116th National Day to everyone!

👑 Calling all talented young chess players under 18! 🎉👑
🏆 Get ready for the Youth Center Chess Championship 2023 (YCCC) organized by The Department of Education Programmes, Ministry of Education & Skills Development in collaboration with Bhutan Chess Federation and UNICEF Bhutan!

🗓 Mark your calendars:
December 19th and 20th: Training sessions at your respective Youth Centers.
December 21st: The tournament takes place in your registered Youth Centers. The champions (1 boy and 1 girl) will represent their centers and themselves in Thimphu on December 29th for the ultimate showdown!
List of Youth Centers near you is available below.

Those who are in Thimphu can register via BCF WhatsApp at +975 17698836

Let the chess battles begin! 🌟👑👊

👑 Calling all talented young chess players under 18! 🎉👑
Get ready for the Youth Center Chess Championship 2023 (YCCC) organized by The Department of Education Programmes, Ministry of Education & Skills Development in collaboration with Bhutan Chess Federation and UNICEF Bhutan!

🗓 Mark your calendars:
December 19th and 20th: Training sessions at your respective Youth Centers.
December 21st: The tournament takes place in your registered Youth Centers. The champions (1 boy and 1 girl) will represent their centers and themselves in Thimphu on December 29th for the ultimate showdown!

List of Youth Centers near you is available below. Remember, Thimphu Youth-Friendly Integrated Service Center have reached their registration limit of 25 youths per center. If you're in Thimphu and haven't registered, fear not! Register through other youth centers in Thimphu to secure your spot.
Contacts of the Youth Centers will soon be disclosed on our FB page only.
Let the chess battles begin! 🌟👑👊

Department of Education Programmes
Ministry of Education & Skills Development
Unicef Bhutan

Mr. Erik Tam, the Canadian Bhutanese Chess Player with an incredible FIDE Rating of 2000 plus, is and has been gracing us with his presence at the BCF Office for an advanced winter coaching session for our school going players!

Mr. Tam brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table, and we couldn't be more grateful for his dedication to enhancing our players' skills. Further, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Erik Tam for generously sharing his time, knowledge, and passion for chess with us.

Our potential Olympiad chess players finished their level assessment program yesterday!
IM Atanu Lahiri from India will coach them until the next Olympiad, marking the longest coaching period in Bhutanese chess history.

None of this would have been possible without the invaluable support from the India Bhutan Foundation and the Indian Embassy. We're beyond grateful for this collaboration and cannot wait to witness the growth, dedication, and success that this coaching journey will undoubtedly bring.

India in Bhutan (Embassy of India, Thimphu)
Atanu Lahiri

A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between the Bhutan Chess Federation's Interim President, Mr. Thinley Palden Dorji, and the esteemed International Master Atanu Lahiri from India, with the invaluable support of the India Bhutan Foundation.

This MoU signifies a commitment and partnership that will pave the way for unprecedented success! Under this agreement, IM Lahiri assumes the pivotal role of leading Team Bhutan as the captain at the 45th Chess Olympiad. But that's not all! IM Lahiri's commitment goes beyond captaincy. He will also serve as the coach, guiding and nurturing the potential chess talents of Bhutan in preparation for the Olympiad.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the India Bhutan Foundation for their unwavering support, which has made this visionary collaboration possible.

India in Bhutan (Embassy of India, Thimphu)
Bhutan Olympic Committee
Atanu Lahiri

Happening Now! 🎉
A two-day program, "Road to 45th Chess Olympiad," made possible with the incredible support of the Indian Bhutan Foundation at Bhutan Olympic Committee Hall.

The Chess Olympiad is an unparalleled platform where nations showcase their chess prowess, and Bhutan is gearing up for an incredible performance at the 45th Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, set to take place from 10 to 23 September 2024.

After a promising debut in the 44th Chess Olympiad held in 2022 in Chennai, Bhutan is all set to level up its game for the upcoming event. 19 talented players have been nominated based on their exceptional performances in previous tournaments to participate in this program. However, only 10 Players are attending the program because of exams and personal reasons.

Under the expert guidance of International Master Atanu Lahiri from India, these players will undergo an intensive 7-month online coaching series to hone their skills. Following this training, they'll engage in an internal tournament, where only the TOP 10 (5 Males and 5 Females) will proceed to the next stage of training exclusively for the Olympiad.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Bhutan Foundation for their unwavering support in making this journey possible. Their belief in nurturing talent and fostering international collaboration is invaluable.

We're immensely proud to announce that IM Atanu Lahiri will not only lead this intensive training but also captain our team at the forthcoming Olympiad.

India in Bhutan (Embassy of India, Thimphu)
Bhutan Olympic Committee
Atanu Lahiri

Interested Players can visit: https://www.assamchess.club/

🏆 **Invitation to Hetauda Chess Cup 2023!** 🏆

🌐 Exciting News for Chess Enthusiasts! We've been invited to participate in the Hetauda Chess Cup in Nepal, happening from November 28th to December 3rd. 🇳🇵

**Details:**
📅 Date: 28th Nov - 3rd Dec
📍 Venue: Hetauda, Nepal

**Important Note:**
Players are responsible for their travel expenses to and from the tournament venue. However, full boarding will be provided by the organizers to the players.

Check out the attached pictures for more tournament details!

Interested ones can WhatsApp us at +975 17698836. 📲

Seize this chance to make your mark on the chessboard! ♟️👑