1st Open and Women's Olympiad Qualifier 2026

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DATE:  March 27th-29th, 2026
​LOCATION: Boost Academy, 14 Palmdale Avenue

SCHEDULE: 
Round 1: Friday, March 27th, @6:00 p.m.
Round 2: Saturday, March 28th, @ 9:00 a.m.
Round 3: Saturday, March 28th, @1:00 p.m.
Round 4: Sunday, March 29th, @9:00 a.m.
Round 5: Sunday, March 28th, @1:00 p.m.

FORMAT: 5 Rounds, Swiss System, FIDE rated
TIME CONTROL: Game in 60 minutes + 30 seconds

ENTRY FEE: $20 

Any player whose entry fee is not paid by 5:30 p.m. on March 27th, 2026, will have their registration considered incomplete and will be removed from the tournament.


Banking Details: 
Account name: Bahamas Chess Federation
Account Number: 3001118 
Bank: Commonwealth Bank, LTD
Branch: #3 Oakes Field, Nassau Bahamas
Bank Swift Code: COMWBSNS


For bank transfers, include your full name and the reference “1st OQ Entry Fee.” Send proof of payment to [email protected] or WhatsApp 831-2418.

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QUALIFICATION

The top-placed BCF members in each section will qualify, subject to commitment requirements.





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    1ST OLYMPIAD QUALIFIER REGISTRATION FORM
    ​REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 26TH, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
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    A female player who registers for the Open Section will compete for Open qualification, not Women’s qualification.
 Read the Tournament Document
bcf_olympiad_2026_selection_policy__1_.pdf
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tournament_notice_-_1st_olympiad_qualifier_2026.pdf
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If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or WhatsApp +1 (242) 831-2418