The Barbados Chess Federation has announced its teams for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15–27, 2026.

OPEN TEAM

1. IM Orlando Husbands
2. FM Martyn Del Castilho
3. FM Justin Blackman
4. Emar Edwards
5. CM Justin Parsons

WOMEN’S TEAM

1. WFM Hannah Wilson
2. WCM Julissa Figueroa
3. WCM Chanon Reifer-Belle
4. WCM Kiarra Eversley
5. Gaybrianna Moore

Every player selected has previous Olympiad experience.

The teams will be supported by a new husband-and-wife coaching duo from Belarus. GM Sergey Kasparov will coach the Open team, while WIM Tatiana Kasparova will lead the Women’s team.

BCF President Allan Herbert said:

“Both teams comprise experienced Olympiad players, and the appointment of GM Sergey Kasparov and WIM Tatiana Kasparova will further strengthen our preparations. Our goal is to improve on our 2024 performance by securing a top-100 finish, placing in the top 10 of Group D and finishing as the highest-placed English-speaking Caribbean team. We are confident that our players will represent Barbados with pride and determination.”

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