Wilson and Del Castilho start defense of chess titles in style
The Barbados Chess Federation’s National Open and Female chess championships began this weekend at the Visual Arts Gallery, Barbados Community College, Howells X Road
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Wilson places fourth in PanAmerican School Chess Championship 2025 Under 17 Girls
Hannah Wilson finished a credible fourth place in the Under 17 female section at the 2025 PanAmerican Schools Chess Championship which concluded in Florianopolis Brazil at the end of this week.
Wilson in fourth, while Jaikaran and Gonsalves clinch local chess events
Aaron Jaikaran won the rated section of the 2025 VEX chess tournament, while Maximus Gonsalves captured the novice section as the action in the event wrapped up earlier in the week.
2025 VEXX chess tournament begins with heated action
After two rounds of the 2025 VEXX chess tournament being held at the Christie Building, Barbados Light and Power company, Garrison, St. Michael, a group of leaders have emerged in both the Rated and Novice sections of the event.
Sinckler wins Dr. Philip Corbin chess tournament
Mileke Sinckler led a trio of first-time qualifiers for the 2025 National Open chess championship when he clinched the 2025 Dr. Philip Corbin Open event as action climaxed last Monday evening at the Main Guard, Garisson Savannah.
Sinckler won the event on tie-break ahead of Boris Thompson and Noah Clarke after all three players finished the event on 5 ½ points from their 7 games.
In the last round, Clarke was the first one to reach 5 ½ as his opponent Kiarra Eversley did not turn up and Clarke subsequently won the match by default. After about three hours of play Thompson had defeated Dr. Alfred Sparman and would have now reached his maximum score. The pressure was now on Sinckler, who would have to win his game against Cyprian La Touche to join the leaders. After a four-hour marathon Sinckler was able to break down La Touche’s dogged defense and garner victory.
Thus, three players would finish the event with 5 ½ points, and it would be up to the tie-break to determine the final positions. As would be, Sinckler was first followed by Thompson in second and Clarke in third. These players thus grabbed the three available qualifying spots for the 2025 National Open chess championships to be played next month.
Other results in the last round would have seen victories for Othneil Harewood, Aidan Singh and Nia Snow.
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Five players lead the 2025 Dr. Philip Corbin Open chess event
Five players are tied for the lead of the 2025 Dr. Philip Corbin Open chess tournament after 5 of the 7 rounds have been completed.
After a tumultuous last round played at the Main Guard, Garrison Savannah over the weekend, Mileke Sinckler, Boris Thompson, Dr. Alfred Sparman, Noah Clarke and veteran Othneil Harewood all have 3 ½ points from their 5 matches and will all be in with a chance of grabbing the three qualifying spots for the 2025 Open national chess championship to be played later in the year.
In round 5, the wily Harewood pulled off an upset when he defeated the then sole leader in Sinckler. In a game where the higher rated Sinckler was the favorite, many pundits thought it would be business as usual for Sinckler as he has been in good form of late, recently capturing the Caricom Under 16 championship which was played in Guyana earlier this month. However, Harewood had other ideas and after a long and grueling contest which lasted over four intense hours, Harewood was able to force victory.
While Clarke and Thompson played to a quick draw in their match on board 2, another major upset was occurring on the board next to them. Sparman was battling against Cyprian La Touche, where again, La Touche was the clear favorite. Results are, however, based on what happens on the day, and the day belonged to Dr. Sparman as he was able to cope with La Touche’s unorthodox style and inflict a memorable defeat on la Touche.
Other results in the round saw victories for Kiarra Eversley, Isaiah Archer and Charis Stuart. Eversley and Archer now find themselves just off the leaders on three points and will still be in contention.
In the next round, important matchups will see Dr. Sparman against Sinckler, Harewood versus Clarke, and Archer will be up against Thompson. In an event that has turned out to be a battle of youth versus experience, it will come down to the last round to be played this Monday at 6.00 p.m. at the Main Guard to determine the top three positions to qualify and move forward to the Open national finals.
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New Scholastics Chess Champions crownedNovember 1, 2026 - 7:06 pm
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Sinckler and Inniss clinch Vexx tournamentsSeptember 10, 2026 - 5:46 pm
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Emar Edwards to Represent Barbados at Caribbean Chess Cup in ArubaAugust 20, 2026 - 5:51 pm
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Rochester takes final qualifying event for National Chess FinalsAugust 14, 2026 - 8:56 pm
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Primary Interschool Team chess championship about to beginJune 16, 2026 - 11:30 am
Noah Clarke takes early lead in Dr. Philip Corbin Open chess event
After three of the seven rounds of the 2025 Dr. Philip Corbin Open chess tournament, the current Under 16 national youth champion Noah Clarke has taken a clear lead with three points.
Barbados Inches Closer to CARICOM Chess Podium with Back-to-Back Win
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Barbados Juniors Dominate CARICOM Chess Podium After Five Rounds
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Charles F Broomes defend Primary Interschool chess championship
Charles F Broomes Primary School kept up their winning streak by successfully defending their Primary Interschool chess championship when their “A” team eked out a slim ½ point victory over the St. Winifred’s Primary school to win the event ahead of 20 teams as it concluded last Friday at the Providence school.