The 2015 Paraguay National Congress Open Blitz Chess Tournament took place on 4th May, in Asuncion, the capital and largest city of Paraguay. The event was a 7-round Swiss tournament with tempo of play 5′ + 3″ for the...
Chess in the curriculum in Paraguay
I am pleased to announce that today March 13, 2014 the inclusion of Chess finally approved in Parliament, both Chambers in the curriculum of the School of Basic and Secondary Education across the country. CHRONOLOGY OF LAW SCHOOLS CHESS...
Chess officially in School Curriculum in Paraguay
LAW ESTABLISHING THE CHESS IN SCHOOL EDUCATION CURRICULUM OF BASIC AND MEDIA IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF PARAGUAY On April 30, 2013, Paraguay officially adopted the Law ESTABLISHING THE CHESS IN SCHOOL EDUCATION CURRICULUM OF BASIC AND MEDIA IN...
GM Neuris Delgado wins ITT ABC Color
The ITT Chess Tournament Copa ABC Color took place between January 25th and February 2nd at the Asunción-Altajedrez Club in Paraguay. GM Neuris Delgado was the winner of the event. GM Delgado, who used to play under the Cuban flag, didn’t have any...
GM Jose Cubas won a rapid tournament in Ciudad del Este
The newspaper La Nacion reported that the tournament “Clausura Rápido de Ajedrez” organized by the Chess Players Association of Alto Paraná successfully took place, with the illustrious presence of the best ranked Paraguayan player GM Jose Cubas. 22 players...
GM Neuris Delgado to represent Paraguay
The General Secretary of the Paraguayan Chess Federation requested last Friday, November the 2nd, the transfer of Cuban grandmaster Neuris Delgado Ramirez, who currently represents the Colombian Federation (FECODAZ). Before placing the order, the General Secretary of the FEPARAJ,...
Paraguay makes its first step to introduce chess in schools
Paraguay makes its first step to introduce chess in schools At the request of Congressman John A. Denis (PLRA-Central), the plenary of Deputies approved a draft declaration, “It is declared that chess is of educational and sporting interest.” The...
South American Junior Chess Championships
South American Junior Chess Championships The 7th edition of the South American Junior Chess Championship was played 15-22 June in Asuncion, Paraguay. The federations of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam , Uruguay and Venezuela participated...
II Magistral Ciudad de Asunción, Copa Roggio
II Magistral Ciudad de Asunción, Copa Roggiopairings, opening ceremony, and photosReport by Chessdom.com The opening ceremony and drawing of colors of the II Magistral Ciudad de Asunción, Copa Roggio, took place at La Pergola in Asuncion. In the presence...