On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) conducts an introductory, one-day chess training exercise at Leguan Secondary School on Leguan Island. The event brings together more than 50 participants, including students and teachers, for chess instruction as part of the federation’s outreach and youth development efforts. Both reports describe the activity as a milestone for the GCF, highlighting the participation of local educators alongside students. The coverage also places the event in local context by noting that Leguan Island is an agricultural community located in the Essequibo River, originally settled by the Dutch. According to the articles, the session is focused on introducing chess through structured training over a single day. The sources do not provide additional details such as individual results, specific coaching personnel, or whether any competitions follow the training. Overall, the reporting emphasizes attendance and the introductory nature of the chess programme at the island’s secondary school.
Guyana Chess Federation holds introductory one-day training on Leguan Island
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) conducts an introductory, one-day chess training exercise at Leguan Secondary School on Leguan Island. The event brings together more than...
- The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) holds an introductory one-day chess training on Leguan Island.
- The event takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Leguan Secondary School.
- More than 50 people participate, including students and teachers.
- The training is described as a one-day introduction to chess.
- Leguan Island is identified as an agricultural community in the Essequibo River, originally settled by the Dutch.
IT was a proud milestone for the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) on Saturday, June 13, 2026, as students and teachers on Leguan Island participated in an introductory, one-day chess training exercise at the Leguan Secondary School. Located on the Essequibo River and originally settled by the Dutch, the 12 square-mile agricultural community is home to […]
2 months agoKaieteur Sports – It was a proud milestone for the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, as students and teachers on Leguan Island participated in an introductory, one-day chess training exercise at the Leguan Secondary School. Located in the Essequibo River and originally settled by the Dutch, the 12 square mile agricultural community, is […] The post Chess attracts over 50 young people in Leguan appeared first on Kaieteur News.
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