The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) in the form of Vice President Anand Raghunauth, attended a developmental committee meeting for the International Chess Federation (FIDE) which was hosted by the Continental Chess Association (CCA) in Mexico City, Mexico.
According to a GCF release, FIDE President, Arkady Dvorkovich; Managing Director, Dana Reniznice-Ozloa; Executive Director, Victor Bologan; and president of FIDE-America’s IA Jorge Vega were amongst the delegates attending the forum from 28 North, Central and South American federations.
The release added, “GCF was able to secure an in-person meeting with the FIDE president and interacted with the major players in the development of chess in the region and throughout the world. The GCF presented its ambitions and was able to forge relationships to better prepare its players for the future. Promising agreements were made with the Federations of Uruguay, Costa Rica and Barbados to provide mutual support and assistance.”
The GCF explained that the first joint initiative will assist local players in the acquisition of FIDE ratings, which is the first step in acquiring titles such as Master and Grand Master, adding that FIDE recognised hybrid tournaments will be conducted to create the platform for the attainment of international points.
“This opportunity is important for the long term and sustainable development of chess within the country. The exposure will ensure we create a larger pool of rated players hence the natural progress towards titles. We are humbled by the generosity of the community of Chess Federations in the Americas, in their willingness and enthusiasm to assist in the development of chess in Guyana. Coupled with the GCF chess in schools program, chess players will have a valuable opportunity to become even more competitive on the international stage.”
The creation and collaboration of invitational tournaments which are aligned with larger federations in the region, will influence the local association’s developmental approach and will provide immediate impact on player development, the release added.
