Panama Chess Open and national chess teams ready

Everything is ready for the IV Panama Chess Open international tournament, National Open and Team Championship under 14 in 2023.

The president of the Panamanian Chess Federation, Luis Esquivel, pointed out that these tournaments are added to seminars, Panamanian representations abroad and an incentive to give incubators of lower categories, so that Panamanian chess will continue to grow.”

In November, from November 3 to 5, the Team National Championship for categories up to 14 years old and the Open will be held, where all chess players at the national and international level will be able to perform, who will make up teams of six players, two substitutes.

In November, the IV Panama Chess Open International Tournament is also scheduled, which will be played in Panama, from the 6th to the 11th in the Sortis hotel facilities in this capital, and will distribute around 12 thousand balboa prizes. In addition, it is valid for ranking and obtaining titles in the manual of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

It should be noted that this tournament will be played according to the Swiss system, with a rhythm of play of 90 minutes per player for the entire game, with a 30 second increase for each move from the first move.

Applications can be formalized by e-mail [email protected] or by phone 64940567 Esquivel reiterated his commitment and the commitment of his Board of Directors to continue to promote chess, with the help of teachers and players, with the main goal of making the black and white checkered boards more popular in Panamanian society.