Seychelles Chess

Tuesday 1 December 2015

Cable & Wireless Believes....

President S.C.F Mr. Benjamin Hoareau right & Mrs. Muriel Moise-Morgan (cws Marketing Manager) Left.

Seychelles Biggest Telecommunication Company Cable & Wireless (cws) Sponsor Cable Data Bundle to Seychelles Chess Federation Junior National Team!!

The Data Bundle is being use for the Players (23 players) and Coaches (4 trainers) , as a tool for Training, to play and Practice Chess Online!!

The Seychelles Chess Federation thanks Mrs. Morgan and cws Staffs for their BIG Support in showing interest in the Success in Making the 2015 African Junior a Reality in Seychelles.

Fruitful moment with the Pro's!!

Mrs. Morgan (1st Left), followed Dania Dupres, Dupres, Elgine Crea, Samuel Nalletamby and Vania Nalletamby (far right).

The Seychelles Chess Federation is looking forward for other companies to show Interest toward the Growth (Educational, Mental & Social) of Seychelles Youth in Making the Event a BIG Success!!

Thursday 22 October 2015

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2015 LIBRARY WEEK INTER-SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONS!!

International School Left v/s Anse Royale Secondary right.

Was it luck, the level of opponent or pure MIGHT??!!

Either way, under the Leadership of Samuel Nalletamby (1^st on the left above) as Team Captain of the International School, they was able to collect a three straight clean sweep over their opponents, Anse Royale (opposite International above), Beau Vallon and Mont Flueri Secondary School in the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd round respectively. Hence such results not only boost their confidence but gave the Super Stars a dozen points ahead, followed by Independent School by nine points and Belonie Secondary School after the 3^rd round!!

Rivals Schools Battling head to heads!!

Yes International Vanquished all their opponents in the 7 rounds Swiss system, Library week Inter-school Chess Championship!! A total of 20 minutes (10 mins each) was given to finish the game. It is also worth Noted that it’s the 1^st Anniversary decade ever since the Seychelles Chess Federation has been organizing the event alongside Belonie Secondary Librarian Ms. Mary-Ange Moustache.

Ms. Moustache in Blue!

Upcoming Super Star Ms. Mayrose giving Chetty a run for his upcoming Title!!

A total of Ten Teams, 9 Secondary Schools and the usual Seychelles Chess Federation Primary School Selection participate in the event.

S.C.F Selection v/s Independent School in 2nd Round (Result: 1:3)

Seychelles Chess President Mr. Hoareau talking a Selfie!!

Tension was high Between the two Private Schools in Seychelles!!

Position	Name of School	Total Points
1^st	International School	25.5
2^nd	Point Larue	20
3^rd	Belonie Secondary	19
4^th	Independent	18.5
5^th	Beau Vallon Secondary	14
6^th	Mont Flueri Sec	13
7^th	S.C.F Primary	11.5
7^th	English River	11.5
9^th	Plaisance Secondary	4
10^th	Anse Royale	3

Apart from the Belonie School Librarian, the Seychelles Chess Federation sends their gratitude to Minister of Culture, all Secondary Schools and Seychelles Federation Members (Mrs. Rachelle Hoareau and Ms. Monique Sirame).

The Seychelles Chess Federation next BIG EVENTS are the National Chess Championship (register: seychess@yahoo.com) and WORLD CHAMPION VISIT Grand Master Zhu Chen early November (see pic below).

Wednesday 7 October 2015

Maison de Foot Official Accommodating venue for 2015 African Junior Chess Championship!

Tuesday 6 October 2015

President of the Republic of Seychelles along side Chess Movie Star!!

It is of great honor for the Seychelles Chess to see Seychelles President Mr. James A. Michel was along side Chess Movie Star Mr. Ted Danson from "Knights of the South Bronx!!" - on the Clinton Climate Initiative show.

See Below a little extract of the Movie;

It is worth Noted that Mr. President James A. Michel was addressing Climate change issues, proposed solution on how to solve them. Speaking like a true Chess Player, always looking for a Positive Solution!!

We highly recommend seeing the Movie: Knights of the South Bronx for Inspiration on the benefits of Chess and even understand why Chess Is School Curriculum is a very important aspect in our Child Growth!!

Wednesday 30 September 2015

Seychelles India Day 1st FREE Chess Lottery!!

Register for the 1st Seychelles India Day 1st FREE Chess Lottery!!

Email: seychess@gmail.com

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Registration: Full Name, Phone No and email Address.

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Stratonowitsch and Figaro Seychelles India Day Champions!!

Figaro (left) Stratonowitsch (right)

German Andre Stratonowitsch and Ms. Dericka Figaro is the 1st Grand Prix Winner for the 1st Seychelles India Chess Competition which took place last Saturday the 26th September 2015, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Ex-assembly Hall!!

Twice the usual numbers of players decided to participate in the tournament this time, which was a total amount of 50 Chesslers, along side Champions such as Hoareau's Pillay's, Dr's, Teachers and even Parent's couldn't resist the excitement!!

The Tournament was played on a 7 round bases Swiss System(8 minutes each player), meaning the same players with the same points plays against each other. Hence the Stronger players end up playing stronger ones has they move up the ladder.

Mr. Rajiv Rajendran (Left) vs Mr. Ragul Pillay (Right)

So, the Big battle took place in the in the 6th Round when Stratonowitsch faces, National Champion Mr. Benjamin Hoareau.

"The game with Hoareau wasn't easy but we both ended in a draw in the End, which I am satisfied in the end!" says S.Andre with Seychess Blog!!

Hoareau (right) S.Andre (left)

Hence Therefor which 2014 National Champion Mr. Benjamin Hoareau had to accept the 2nd place followed by 18 year old Timothy Kate for the Bronze Medal...(see pic below)...

After losing only against Stratonowitsch, Seychelloises only Women Candidate Master Ms. Dericka had enough points in total to conquer the Gold Prize Medal for the Women Category;