BVI Chess Federation

This Friday and Saturday, 3rd annual Inter-Secondary School Chess Competition. Eight schools compete, who will take the prize of BVIs best. Seven exciting rounds of chess come and witness.

Interested in becoming a certified Chess Arbiter?

BVI Chess is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for individuals in the Virgin Islands who are passionate about chess and want to support the growth of the game in our community.

FIDE (the International Chess Federation) will be hosting an online Preparation Seminar for National Arbiters (Basic Knowledge) from November 21–24, 2025. The seminar will be led by Laurent Freyd, International Arbiter, Chairman of the FIDE Development Commission, and former Chairman of the FIDE Arbiters Commission.

This seminar provides foundational training for those interested in becoming certified arbiters—an important step in organizing and officiating tournaments. Sessions will be held online and are open to community members, teachers, and chess enthusiasts.

If you’re interested in participating, please contact [email protected] for registration support and more details.

Let’s continue building the future of chess in the Virgin Islands together.

Interested in supporting the growth of chess in the Virgin Islands?

We have an exciting opportunity for teachers, community leaders, and anyone passionate about youth development!

Join the FIDE Preparation of Teachers Course - a FREE virtual training designed to equip educators with innovative methods to teach chess and build 21st-century skills in young people. Participants who complete the course will receive international accreditation.

📅 October 24–26, 2025
💻 Held via Zoom

DM us for more details and registration support.

There will be a short closing ceremony to end the chess ♟️ camp tomorrow Friday. All are invited to attend including parents and supporters. The children in the camp will be doing a live human demonstration on a life size chess ♟️ board. Promised to be exciting and great fun.

Calling all BVI female chess players!

Following a fantastic first stage with 380 women from over 50 countries, this next round is for female players from FIDE Level 3, 4, and 5 federations – including the BVI – who aim to elevate their game and work towards representing their country at events such as the Women’s Olympiad.

After a fantastic first stage with 380 women from over 50 countries, this next round is for female players from FIDE Level 3, 4, and 5 federations – including the BVI – who want to level up their game and work toward representing their country at events like the Women’s Olympiad.

The best part? It’s completely free – and you’ll get seven weeks of online lessons with top international coaches.

Programme details:
Deadline to register: September 6, 2025
Start date: September 20, 2025
Format: Online training with experienced, internationally recognized coaches
Duration: 7 weeks

Who can join: BVI female players of any age.

Let’s get more BVI girls and women playing chess! Register today: https://bit.ly/45QLXF1

Day 3

Day 1 of our Chess camp with International FIDE coach Mr. Troy McKoy complete. Joins us for Day 2

Chess training for kids with a certified FIDE Chess coach.

The BVI Chess Federation celebrates with national team members, Jasmine Brito of Bregado Flax Educational Centre - Secondary Division and Jordan Hinds of Elmore Stoutt High School on passing their high school exams. BOTH students have been named SALUTATORIANS of their respective schools.

We believe that says a lot about our favourite game! Congratulations Jasmine and Jordan - we are extremely proud of you!

Proudly representing the Virgin Islands. 🇻🇬🇻🇬🇻🇬

Team BVI Update 🇻🇬♟️

After 7 rounds at the 2025 Sub-Zonal 2.3.3 Tournament in St. Ann’s, Trinidad & Tobago, here’s where our players stand:
Simon Potter – 2 pts
Jordan Hinds – 2 pts
Alexis Ganigan – 1.5 pts
Tiandra Scatliffe – 1 pt

The tournament continues through Friday as our team competes against top national players from across the Caribbean. Stay tuned and help us cheer them on!

📸 Swipe to see moments from the tournament floor!