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Training

From a first school club to the Olympiad board: the federation's programmes for players, coaches and arbiters.
Players at the John Powell Chess Open

National squad training

Year-round sessions for players selected for the Olympiad, Pan Am Youth and CAC teams, led by Jamaica's titled players.

Grandmaster-in-10

A ten-year path for gifted juniors: coaching, rated play and international events, so a Jamaican earns the GM title.

Arbiter courses

Certified Assistant and Senior Arbiter courses. Arbiters run JCF events and work toward FIDE arbiter titles.

Schools & clubs

Help to start a chess club: equipment advice, coaching contacts and entry to the National High Schools championships.

Want to take part?

Tell us who you are and what you are looking for. The council member for training writes back.