Guyana Chess Federation | |
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Abbreviation: | GCF |
Parent Organization: | FIDE |
Leader Title: | President |
Leader Name: | Frankie Farley |
Leader Title2: | Vice President |
Leader Name2: | Prof. Gomathinyagam Subranium |
Leader Title3: | Director of Tournaments |
Leader Name3: | NA Rashad Phoenixx Hussain |
Leader Title4: | Secretary |
Leader Name4: | Aneesa Maryam Hussain |
The Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) is a national organization that connects the various chess enthusiasts in Guyana. It is usually referred to as the GCF.
The GCF was founded in Georgetown, Guyana. Chess in Guyana is not as popular compared to other countries. Some notable players are CM Ronuel Greenidge, FM Anthony Drayton, NA Rashad Hussain, WFM Maria Varona-Thomas, Wendell Meusa and Taffin Khan. Its current president is Frankie Farley.
The GCF's most visible activity is organizing the National Chess Championships and National Junior Chess Championship. It is recognized by the FIDE, and respect FIDE rules and regulations.