Fiji Chess Federation

♟️ Join us for the Fiji Chess Federation May Rapid Tournament! ♟️

Whether you’re a seasoned player or simply love the game, come along for a full day of exciting rapid chess action, and friendly competition.

📅 Saturday, 16 May 2026
⏰ 8:30am – 5:00pm
📍 019-104 A & B, USP Laucala Campus, Suva

♟️ Format: 15 minutes + 10 second increment
♟️ 6 rounds
🏆 Prizes up for grabs!

💲 Fees:
Members:
• Adults (18+) — $10
• Children — $5

Non-members:
• Membership fee applies first
• Adults (18+) — $20 membership + tournament subscription fee
• Children — $10 membership + tournament subscription fee

Don’t miss this opportunity to test your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and be part of Fiji’s growing chess community.

For more information, contact:
📧 [[email protected]]
📱 Fiji Chess Federation page

♟️ Gather your team and join the 2026 Fiji Teams Chess Tournament! ♟️

Get ready for an exciting day of teamwork, strategy, and rapid chess action. Form your own team of 3 before the tournament or come along and team up at the venue!

📅 Friday, 15 May 2026
⏰ Registration begins at 8:30am
♟️ Round 1 starts at 9:00am
📍 019-104 A & B, USP Laucala Campus, Suva

♟️ Format: 15 minutes + 10-second increment
♟️ 6 rounds
🏆 Prizes up for grabs!

💲 Fees:
Members:
• Adults (18+) — $10
• Children — $5

Non-members:
• Membership fee for 2026 applies first
• Adults (18+) — $20 membership + tournament subscription fee
• Children — $10 membership + tournament subscription fee

Bring your friends, sharpen your tactics, and be part of another fantastic Fiji Chess Federation event!

For more information, contact:
📧 [[email protected]]
📱 Fiji Chess Federation page

🚨 URGENT TOURNAMENT UPDATE from Nadi Chess Club 🚨

Please be advised of an OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENT.

Due to unforeseen venue unavailability at UniFiji for our originally scheduled date, our upcoming FIDE Rated Blitz Tournament has been RE-SCHEDULED.

The tournament is now POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, 3RD MAY.

Please see the updated flyer below for crucial new details.

✅ FOR ORIGINAL REGISTRANTS:
Don't worry! Your registrations remain VALID, and your spots are secure for the new date.

🆕 FOR NEW PLAYERS:
The silver lining: Registration is now open again for the new date! This is your second chance to join the West's premier chess event.

♟️ UPDATED EVENT DETAILS ♟️

📅 NEW DATE: Sunday, 3rd May
📍 VENUE: The University of Fiji (UniFiji), Nadi
🕘 TIME: 9:00 AM Start
⏱️ FORMAT: FIDE Rated Blitz (5+3)
💵 ENTRY FEE: $30

⚠️ NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, 1st May, 11:59 PM.

📞 How to Register / Payment: Call 9357506 or scan the QR code in the flyer below.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this shift and thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing the community over the board on May 3rd!

Bula! We apologise for not being able to hold any kid's beginner sessions this month. The venue we use is under renovation and will be available for hire from next month (May) which is when we will resume the beginner session.

Thanks for your understanding 🙏🏾

♟️ 2026 National Blitz Chess Championship Results ♟️
📅 Held on 28 March 2026

🔥 Huge congratulations to CM Ronald Terubea for an outstanding and undefeated performance, scoring a perfect 9/9 to claim the title of Fiji Blitz Champion 2026! 🔥

The Fiji Chess Federation proudly congratulates all players who competed in our National Blitz Championship! It was an exciting day of fast-paced chess, sharp tactics, and outstanding sportsmanship across all categories.

🏆 Open Category
🥇 CM Ronald Terubea (9/9)
🥈 Rupinta William (8/9)
🥉 Ecube Donald (7/9)
4️⃣ CM Goru Arvind (6/9)

👩 Women’s Category
🥇 Useli Herath (5/9)
🥈 Latileta Masau (5/9)
🥉 Vimansa Dissanayake (5/9)

🎓 Secondary Category
🥇 Tomasi Sauqaqa (6/9)
🥈 Arnold Nyeurt (6/9)
🥉 Moses Mario (5/9)
4️⃣ Brent Newton (5/9)

🎒 Primary Category
🥇 Abhiru Herath (6/9)
🥈 Lionel Vuarasi (5.5/9)
🥉 Yanick Khatri (5.5/9)
4️⃣ Blake Jaminadas (4/9)

🌟 Special Prizes
✨ Best Beginner Female: Jaya Prakash (3.5/9, Nadi Airport School)
✨ Best Beginner Male: Anton Qarau (4/9, MBHS)
✨ Biggest Upset: Shivnesh Narayan

A big vinaka vakalevu to all participants, supporters, and organisers who made this event a success. The future of chess in Fiji continues to shine brightly! ♟️🇫🇯

♟️ Fiji Chess Federation 2026 AGM♟️

The Fiji Chess Federation successfully held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at Fiji Olympic House, Suva, with around 50 members in attendance.

The meeting was chaired by President Hilda Kunau, who also presented the President’s Report for 2025, highlighting a year of steady growth, international engagement, and strengthened governance. Audited financial statements were also presented, reflecting the Federation’s continued commitment to transparency and accountability.

🌏 Key Highlights from 2025:
• Participation in the Oceania Youth Zonal Chess Championship in Brisbane, Australia
• A full calendar of national tournaments across Suva and Lautoka
• Community outreach through International Chess Day and Olympic Day activities
• Growth in FIDE-rated participation and online engagement
• Strengthened governance, including audited accounts and policy development

🗳️ Office Bearers for 2026:
• President – Hilda Kunau
• Vice President – Roshika Deo
• General Secretary – Kristy Fong
• Treasurer – Reshma Chand
• General Executive Board Member – Prashil Prakash
• General Executive Board Member – Silivia Kainamoli
• General Executive Board Member – Tanvi Prasad

👏 A sincere vinaka vakalevu to our Executive Board, players, volunteers, and members whose dedication continues to drive the development of chess in Fiji.

🔭 Looking Ahead to 2026:
The Federation remains committed to expanding participation in schools and communities, strengthening competitions, supporting youth and women in chess, and enhancing governance and operational capacity.

Together, we continue to build a stronger future for chess in Fiji. ♟️🇫🇯