Belize Chess Federation
Every move counts, from Corozal to Toledo.
We run the national championship, the Grand Swiss and the new blitz title, rate every game, and pick the players who represent Belize.
- 6
- Districts with chess
- 2024
- First official national champion
- 40+
- Players at the Grand Swiss
Coming up
Upcoming tournaments
Enter online and pay by bank transfer. Upload the receipt and the organiser confirms your place.
OCT24Independence Rapid OpenSat 24 Oct 2026 · Belmopan Civic CentreFrom BZ$15FIDE rated 60 placesNOV14Cayo District ChampionshipSat 14 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 · San Ignacio Town HallFrom BZ$40FIDE rated 80 placesDEC12National Championship FinalSat 12 – Sun 13 Dec 2026 · San IgnacioFreeFIDE rated 40 placesDEC19National Blitz ChampionshipSat 19 Dec 2026 · Belize CityFrom BZ$25FIDE rated 120 places
What we do
Chess for every Belizean
TournamentsSanctioned championships, opens, rapid and blitz, run to FIDE rules all year.Ratings & selectionThe FIDE and national rating lists, and selection for the national teams.Schools chessSchool teams, coaching for teachers and the national schools championship.TrainingSquad training for national players and a path for gifted juniors.ArbitersArbiter courses and seminars, on the path to FIDE arbiter titles.ClubsRegistered clubs and schools in every district, and help to start a new one.
Latest news
From the federation
ResultsCharlton Roches crowned Belize's first National Blitz ChampionThe first National Blitz Chess Championship, played on 20 December 2025, ended with Charlton Roches on top.21 Dec 2025
ResultsCristobal Campos wins the Masters section of the Belize Grand SwissCampos beat reigning national champion Alfred Awe on his way to the Masters title and the National Master title.30 Nov 2025
TournamentsTop eight meet in Belmopan for the Challengers TournamentThe winner earns the right to face defending champion Alfred Awe for the national title.26 Oct 2025
Top rated
Belize on the FIDE list
The highest-rated active players on the official FIDE list.
- 01Alfred AweFIDE 783000101860
- 02Nathaniel Leonel ReyesFIDE 783001261784
- 03Kelvin Marvin BaizarFIDE 783002741714
- 04Luis Mendez JrFIDE 783000371683
- 05Kenet Alejandro PerezFIDE 783001181673
- 06Roger Rashid CantoFIDE 783002821561
Reigning champions
Charlton Roches2025 · National Blitz Champion
Cristobal Campos2025 · Grand Swiss Masters winner · National Master
Alfred Awe2024 · National Champion
Champions 
Across Belize
A board in every district
Clubs, schools and players in every district. Find one near you.
- Belize
- Cayo
- Corozal
- Orange Walk
- Stann Creek
- Toledo
Membership
Join the federation
Members play sanctioned events, are eligible for national selection and get federation news first.
AdultBZ$40per yearIndividual players 18 and over
- Play in sanctioned federation tournaments
- Eligible for national team selection
- Your own account to see your entries
JuniorBZ$20per yearPlayers under 18
- Play in sanctioned federation tournaments
- Eligible for national team selection
- Your own account to see your entries
ClubBZ$150per yearClubs and schools
- Play in sanctioned federation tournaments
- Eligible for national team selection
- Your own account to see your entries
With thanks toBelize National Sports CouncilFIDEConfederation of Chess for Americas