{"id":348126,"date":"2025-09-09T09:36:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T13:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=348126"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:36:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T13:36:19","slug":"dominica-chess-federation-launches-first-meet-up-in-portsmouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/dominica-chess-federation-launches-first-meet-up-in-portsmouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominica Chess Federation launches first meet-up in Portsmouth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo: Dominica Chess Federation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Dominica Chess Federation (DCF) had a successful kickoff of its first community chess gathering in Portsmouth. According to the DCF, the inaugural event took place on Saturday, September 6, at Benjamin Park, where participants arrived from 12:00 noon and enjoyed over four hours of lively chess matches and fellowship.<\/p>\n

To celebrate this significant achievement, DCF President Carlton Morvan, Vice-President Edger Berridge, and Candidate Master Nigel Francis traveled from Roseau to show their support and actively participate in the occasion.<\/p>\n

The release shared that this Portsmouth chess initiative aligns with the Federation\u2019s broader goal of promoting the game across Dominica, aiming to make chess accessible to individuals of all ages and skill levels across every community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is just the beginning of what we hope will become a vibrant and sustainable chess culture in Portsmouth,\u201d said President Carlton Morvan. \u201cWe welcome everyone in the region \u2014 from first-time learners to experienced players \u2014 to join us, discover the joy of chess, and grow together as a community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ongoing weekly sessions are scheduled to continue in Portsmouth, offering residents a regular chance to connect through the game.<\/p>\n

Those interested in joining are encouraged to share their contact information with the Federation to stay informed about upcoming events: https:\/\/forms.gle\/Sk3erMF9PwxyFJN96<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dominica Chess Federation stated that it “remains committed to fostering intellectual growth, discipline, and
\ncommunity engagement through the game of chess, and looks forward to seeing the Portsmouth chess community thrive.”<\/p>\n