Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) for the second consecutive year, is sponsoring the Guyana Chess Federation’s (GCF) Online Programme.
This was confirmed by an official release from the association. According to the correspondence, the corporate giant has sponsored premium licences for 66 junior players on Chesskid.com which amounts to the sum of $210,000.
The release further stated, “Previously the company had purchased these licences when the GCF had initially rolled out its Online Chess program in August 2020. This contribution had provided enormous support to the many chess players at the time. ‘Gold’ membership on the Chesskid.com allows children the opportunity to access an unlimited number of chess puzzles, tactical exercises, challenges, educational videos and lessons among other learning resources.”
Chesskid.com introduces players to the game with beginner level instructional and interactive videos, which allows individuals to learn the game at their own pace. The platform which also employs a rating system, provides the ability for players to compete against each other.
GCF President Frankie Farley, who is supporter of the initiative, thanked the company for their continued support. The GCF currently has an online membership of over 300 children, of which, 200 are active members.
