Fiji Chess Federation

2011 Oceania Zonal Games (Fiji Reps)

The 2011 Oceania Zonal Chess Open concluded in Rotorua, New Zealand on Monday - 31/01/10. Fiji was represented by CM Manoj Kumar (4.5/9), CM Sanmogam Goundar (4.5/9) and Hilda Vukikomoala 0/10). All chess games of the Fiji reps are presented here.

20th Kundan Singh Open Chess Championship results

The first round saw CM Manoj Kumar held to a dramatic draw by Ravinesh Singh. This game set the tone for the tournament where the games were intense and fiercely contested. As a determined player, Singh proved that he is not to be reckoned with. Defending Champion CM Calvin Prasad was unable to make it to the event due to personal reasons.

28th Brijlal Open Chess Championship

Fiji Times - 17/03/11

CANDIDATE Master (CM) Manoj Kumar (pictured left) is the top contender for the elite title in this Sunday's 28th Brijlal Open Chess Championship at the Pasifika Campus in Toorak. However, the current national champion is expected to face a mammoth task in retaining his crown against the likes of Doctor Neel Arora, Calvin Prasad and Noel Adricula.

Fiji Chess Federation (FCF) general secretary Krishneel Nair said Kumar brings with him a lot of experience from the numerous international events.

Kundan Singh Open Championship

The Kundan Singh Open Chess Championship was held successfully at the Fiji School of Medicine Pacifika Campus in Suva on Sunday 19 February 2012. Candidate Master Calvin Prasad continued his unbeaten winning spree since October 2011 to emerge a flawless winner with 5 wins off 5 games. He managed to hold off arch rival Candidate Master Manoj Kumar who came 2nd with 4 wins, while veteran Dr Neel Arora finished 3rd with 3 wins.

Raicar takes out junior chess

Fiji Times - 24/08/10

GAURAV Raicar of University of South Pacific took out top honours in the 2010 Fiji Chess Federation National Junior Championship at the Pasifika Campus on Sunday. Raicar also qualified for the 2010 Fiji National Chess Championship.