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★ School chess · Trinidad & Tobago
JumboMaster the game.Elevate your mind.
The premier partner for chess education in schools across Trinidad and Tobago. Directed by two national champions, FM Ryan Harper and FM Adrian Winter-Atwell, and taught in over 40 schools.
Jumbo scoreboard● LIVE
SchoolsChess clubs in schools across T&T
40+TeamsPrimary Schools Championship · June 2026
82PlayersYoung strategists in one hall
328National champsFIDE Masters directing the academy
2Years coachingCombined experience of the directors
40+Every master was once a beginner
The directorsTwo national champions.
Two national champions.
One academy.
Jumbo Chess is directed by two of the nation's most accomplished chess figures. Together they bring over 40 years of combined coaching to every school we teach in. At Jumbo, students don't just learn the game: they learn from the very best.
Tale of the tape
Title
FIDE Master◆FIDE Master
National titles
9× National Champion◆Former National Champion
Role
Director & Advanced Coach◆Director & Advanced Coach
Also leads
Brainiacs Chess Academy◆Free Monday training, live on YouTube
Call
868-730-4019◆868-475-7184
Chess at SchoolWe bring the board
We bring the board
to your school.
Weekly chess clubs during the school day, for every level including complete newcomers. We introduce the fundamentals and the strategies that make every move count, then push stronger players on to competitive play. Our coaches act like branch managers, each running the programme at their own schools.
- Days
- Monday – Friday, at school
- Session
- 1 hour
- Per term
- Up to 10 sessions
- Levels
- All levels, newcomers welcome
- Payment
- Online banking or cash at school
Now registeringTerm 1 · 14 Sept – 4 Dec 2026
Workbook includedChess at School + Workbook
TT$300Chess for all levels including beginners, with the Jumbo workbook. Valid for 3 months: one school term.
Term planChess at School, no workbook
TT$250The same weekly club at your school, without the workbook. Valid for 3 months.
Brainiacs Chess AcademyChess with FM Ryan Harper
TT$305Chess at schools this term with the FIDE Master and 9-time national champion himself.
Team championshipsJumbo-sized
Jumbo-sized
championships.
Teams of four from schools across Trinidad and Tobago battle it out board by board. The winners take home glass gold medals, a tall trophy for their school and, in June 2026, four Amazon Fire tablets.
Final standingsPrimary Schools Team Championship · 20 June 2026 · St. Mary's College
82 teams- 01Marabella Anglican Team A5–0
- 02St. Monica's Prep Team A
- 03TML San Fernando Team A
- 04Maria Regina
- 05Trinidad Renaissance Team A
- 06Sacred Heart Boys Team A
- 07St. Monica's Prep Team B
- 08Marabella Anglican Team C
- 09Munroe Road Hindu Primary
- 10Endeavor Hindu Primary School
20 Jun 2026Jumbo Chess Open Primary Schools Team Chess ChampionshipSt. Mary's College · 82 teams · 328 players · sold out28 Feb 2026Mind Warriors & Jumbo Chess Secondary Schools Team Chess ChampionshipSt. Mary's College · Teams of 4 from secondary schools and colleges across T&T13 Dec 2025Jumbo Chess Open Primary Schools Team Chess ChampionshipTunapuna Hindu Primary School · 240+ players registered · in the Trinidad Guardian
Perfect 5/5 hall of fame · June 2026
- ♛Jaydon Bowyer
- ♛Zachary Nelson
- ♛Erick Chang
- ♛Nicholas Israel
- ♛Eskelvin Mejia
- ♛Viren Persad
- ♛Kavir Sewlal
- ♛Dominic Gooding
- ♛Jaxon Poon Tip
- ♛Nigel Ellick
- ♛Ethen Maraj
- ♛Dakota Hinds
- ♛Elias Herreira
- ♛Darion Simon
- ♛Jayce Gabriel
- ♛Kira Nanan
Free online training
Every Monday.
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Chess training and a tournament every Monday evening, live on YouTube with FIDE Master Adrian Winter-Atwell. Free for every player, from anywhere.
The coaching team
Meet the squad.
Ryan and Adrian manage the overall programme. Our coaches work like branch managers, each running chess at the schools where they teach.
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WCM
CM
Keona Belmonte
Development Coach
Marieglys Serrano De Winter
Development Coach
Instagram @jumbochessttMedals, handshakes
Medals, handshakes
& big moments.
The Jumbo shopGear up
Gear up
for game day.
Tournament sets, club sets, bags and a FIDE-approved clock, priced in TTD. Shipping is included on the sets and the clock. Tap + to order on WhatsApp.
In the news
Headlines.
In the media
In the Guardian: TML San Fernando gets chess trophy
The Trinidad Guardian covers the Jumbo Chess Primary Schools Team Chess Championship of December 2025.
Read the storyResults
Primary Schools Team Tournament 2026: results
82 teams, 328 young strategists, five rounds and one perfect team. The full standings, top boards and the perfect-score hall of fame.
Read the storyFor principals & parentsGet chess started
Get chess started
at your school.
Tell us your school and we'll call you back. Or speak to the directors directly: Ryan on 868-730-4019 or Adrian on 868-475-7184.
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