Nadi Chess Club

Swami Vivekananda College students win top spots at 2026 August Rapid Chess Tournament.

Huge congratulations to our flawless champion, Ricardo Peter, who dominated the field with a perfect 6/6 score! closely followed by Krish Sinha in second place, and Narko Auto in third place.

​What an unforgettable day of tactical battles, brilliant sacrifices, and high-stakes strategy at the University of Fiji! The 2026 August FIDE-Rated Rapid Tournament, hosted by the Nadi Chess Club, brought together an incredible lineup of brilliant minds.

​🌟 Acknowledgments & Deepest Thanks
​An event of this magnitude does not happen without the dedication and generosity of our wonderful community:

​Our Generous Sponsor: A massive thank you to PAHO for their generous sponsorship, making this tournament possible and supporting the growth of chess in the West.

​Our Gracious Venue Host: Special thanks to UniFiji (The University of Fiji) for providing an exceptional, professional venue at the Saweni Campus.

​Technical Excellence: Huge appreciation goes to Dr. Corpuz for expertly and fairly arbitering the entire 6-round event.

​The Heart of the Club: Most of all, thank you to all the awesome players for your amazing games, fierce competition, and passion on the boards.

​Incredible Family Support: To all the parents—thank you for your unwavering support, driving your children, and cheering them on. You are the backbone of our chess community!

​♟️ Tournament Highlights & Final Standings
​Battling across 6 intense rounds of 15+10 Rapid chess, players pushed their limits to claim glory and boost their FIDE ratings.

(Full tournament details and complete standings can be viewed on the official server: https://chess-results.com/tnr1477120.aspx?lan=1)

Massive ​Congratulations once again to all winners and participants! Keep studying, keep practicing, and we will see you at the next Nadi Chess Club showdown! ♟️🔥
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