Author: Anthony Miranda
October 2024 Scholastic Sectional Tournament Report
The Hawaii Chess Federation (HCF) kicked off its scholastic tournament calendar for the 2024/25 school year with the October Sectional event held on Saturday, October 5th, at Washington Middle School. The tournament, which consisted of five rounds of chess played at a time control of G45 (45 minutes per player) with a 5-second increment, boasted… Read more
2024 Hawaii Open Summary
The 2024 Hawaii Open, held from Saturday, August 31st to Monday, September 2nd, was a highly anticipated chess event, taking place at the elegant Capitol Modern venue in downtown Honolulu. Our prestigious tournament spanned three days, bringing together a diverse array of players competing in three divisions: Open, Reserve, and Under 800. With its welcoming… Read more
2024 Hawaii Open Registration Live!
The Hawaii Chess Federation Announces the Opening of Registration for the 2024 Hawaii Open Honolulu, HI, July 30, 2024 – The Hawaii Chess Federation (HCF) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Hawaii Open. This annual event, produced in collaboration with the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and The Arts,… Read more
The 2024 Guy Ontai State K-12 Chess Championship
Over 160 students participated in the annual state championship tournament at Washington Middle School on April 20th. The dust settled after five rounds, and these players and teams took home the trophies. High School (K-12) Individual High School Team Middle School (K-8) Individual Middle School (K-8) Team Elementary School (K-5) Individual Elementary School (K-5) Team… Read more
Art at the Capitol: NM Paul Iinuma Simultaneous Exhibition
Last Friday, the Hawaii chess community witnessed an exhilarating display of skill andstrategy as National Master Paul Iinuma took on 27 members in a simultaneousexhibition. The exhibition was hosted by the Legislature, as part of Art at The Capitol, anannual art event at the Hawaii State Capitol, and marked a significant effort by theHawaii Chess… Read more