Evidence of the fastest growing sport in Jamaica! National Age Group Chess Championships Jamaica 2026 was a sight to see! Made possible by Amber Group, Tile City, Independence Park, Fleetwood and the Jamaica Chess Federation.
If Chess were a Storm, then Candidate Master Darren McKennis is currently the hurricane NO ONE can outrun. 🔥🔥🔥
McKennis has stretched his lead in the 1800+ Section to a full point after a commanding Round 5 victory over rising junior Jeremiah Farley.
Farley, despite the setback, clings firmly to second place. Meanwhile, Justin Kirton surged into third with 2.5 points after toppling Ronaldo Rochester in a battle that could only be described as controlled chaos.
Down in the 1799–1400 Section, Loki Clarke is not just leading, he’s dictating terms. With a flawless score, Clarke is playing like a man who has already seen the ending of the movie and decided to spoil it for everyone else.
Trailing behind him are Allan Herbert, President of the Barbados Chess Federation, and Nathan Simmons-Patterson, both trying to keep pace in what is quickly becoming a one-man show.
And then there’s the battlefield in the Unrated Section where perfection lives with Benjamin Farmer. Five rounds, five wins, zero mercy. Farmer has been slicing through the competition like a hot knife through butter, leaving scorched boards and shattered kings in his wake.
Sitting one point clear with a pristine 5/5, he looks untouchable… but whispers in the tournament hall suggest otherwise. Is secret preparation brewing??
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Lurking in the shadows are William Deer and Rene Lashley, both on 4/5, quietly sharpening their blades. ♟️🔥
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Get ready for the National Age Group Chess Championships 2026-27.
Don’t delay, register early, use the extra time to prepare, become the next age group CHAMPION.
National Arena, May 2-3, 2026.
Start time each day - 9am
Help me congratulate the 2026-27 National High Schools Chess Champions, St. Jago High School “A” (Labor Omnia Vincit) Labor conquers all.
Also Campion College “A” on winning the inaugural National high Schools Blitz Championships 2026-27. (Fortes in Fide et Opere) Steeadfast in Faith& Work.
National High Schools top 3
- St. Jago High school “A”
- Campion College “A”
- Campion College “C”
National High Schools Blitz Championships top 3
- Campion College “A”
- St. Jago High School “A”
- Wolmer’s Boys’ school “A”
Sponsors
- Burger King
- Little Caesars
- Magnificent Chess Foundation
- Sports Development Foundation
- Jamaica Chess Federation
The perfect partnership, Jamaica Chess Federation National High School Chess Finals & major sponsor Burger King & Little Caesars.
Working together for the continued upliftment of the Jamaican youth through Chess.
The inaugural National High School team Blitz championships 🇯🇲
Appreciation to our sponsors;
- Burger King
-Magnificent Chess Foundation
-Sports Development Foundation
-Jamaica Chess Federation
National High School Finals 2026 🇯🇲
Thanks to our sponsors-
-Magnificent Chess Foundation
-Burger King
-Sports Development Foundation
-Jamaica Chess Federation
