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

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

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

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED! Thank you to all who participated in our 2023 State Chess Open. The recently concluded chess tournament brought together players from various skill levels, from ambitious novices to seasoned masters and experts. Organized with precision and attention to detail, the event spanned several days and featured a mix of formats,… Read more