Australian players

First International Tournament in Guam was held 18-22 February 2012

The first ever Guam International Chess Tournament was held as a FIDE-rated ten-player round robin at the Bayview Hotel in Tumon Guam 18-22 February 2012 under the auspices of Guam Echecs (Island Chess) and the Oceania Chess Confederation (OCC).

The co-winners of this inaugural event were Efren Manuel (GUM) and Leon Kempen (AUS) each scoring 7 points out of 9.
The Guam International Chess Tournament will become an annual FIDE-rated Open event in the Oceania Grand Prix from February 2013 onwards.

Many thanks to FIDE and the Asian Chess Federation for financial support.



Guam Players

Oceania Chess Confederation President Brian Jones speaks at the Opening Ceremony

Drawing of Lots

Guam Senator Dennis Rodriquez, left, playing the first move against FIDE Zone 3.6 President Brian Jones during the symbolic opening at the Guam Reef Hotel