THE funds received from long-time sponsors Gaico Construction Inc., will be used by the Guyana Chess Federation to bolster its online chess programme.
On Tuesday, the federation received $300,000 from the construction and general services company.

Chairman of the GCF’s Chess-in-Schools Committee Anand Raghunauth noted that the money would be used to help advanced young player.
“The money will be used to get gold membership for an additional 100 children. On Chesskid.com basic membership is free, gold cost US$50 per child. We got a discount because of bulk purchase so it will cost US $15 per child. We offer this for free to children.”

Along with online tournament access, the Gold Membership would also offer participants tools such as puzzles, videos on advance techniques in the game, endgame positions among other techniques.

Chess has been one of the only sports to soar during the pandemic. Without the need to physically meet, online chess has become a comfortable for regular players and a needed recreation for new players.

At the simple presentation ceremony on Tuesday, Gaico Construction’s General Manager Mr.Komal Singh expressed great satisfaction in being able to support the efforts of the federation in bringing its chess initiatives to as many persons as possible especially the children.
At this time when most are struggling with finding resources the company views its relationship with the federation as its civil responsibility to support Guyana’s youths thus ensuring a great future.

The federation, though Raghunauth, also expressed delight in the contribution.

Junior chess in Guyana has grown expeditiously with more than 200 students now a part of the federation’s chess in schools programme.
Parents or representatives of schools who wish to get children involved in chess can contact Anand Raghunauth on 681-8771 or Mr. John Lee on 623-0986 for further details.