#SaoTome&Principe – International Chess Federation https://www.fide.com International Chess Federation official website. Chess Tournaments, Championships, Videos and Results. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:03:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.fide.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-512a_new-32x32.png #SaoTome&Principe – International Chess Federation https://www.fide.com 32 32 Sérgio Pereira and Ariete Almeida crowned São Tomé and Príncipe chess champions https://www.fide.com/sergio-pereira-and-ariete-almeida-crowned-sao-tome-and-principe-chess-champions/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:36:07 +0000 https://www.fide.com/?p=45781

The São Tomé and Príncipe Chess Federation (FEXASTP) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2026 National Absolute Chess Championship and Women’s National Chess Championship, held at Hotel Miramar in São Tomé.

The open tournament was played over 11 rounds and brought together the country’s top players in a highly competitive field. The rating favorite Sérgio Pereira lived up to his top billing and emerged as the winner, scoring 8.5 points out of 11.

Waldyr Espírito Santo finished in second place with 8 points, maintaining an unbeaten record throughout the tournament. Jeremias Costa placed third with 6.5 points and achieved the title of National Master.

Final standings – Absolute National Championship

In the Women’s Championship, a seven-player round-robin, Ariete Almeida delivered a dominant performance, winning all six of her games. Emelisa Malone and Carla Taraveira claimed silver and bronze, respectively.

Final standings – Women’s National Championship

The Federation congratulates all participants for their commitment, sportsmanship, and contribution to the continued development of chess in São Tomé and Príncipe. The overall level of play reflects the steady progress of national chess and reinforces FEXASTP’s mission to promote the sport both locally and internationally.

FEXASTP extends its appreciation to Abnildo Oliveira, President of Parliament, and all partners, organizers, and the venue, Hotel Miramar, for their support in ensuring the success of the championships.

Photos: CST and São Tomé and Príncipe Chess Federation Facebook

]]> Winners crowned at Sao Tome and Principe Championship https://www.fide.com/winners-crowned-at-sao-tome-and-principe-championship/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:59:37 +0000 https://www1090.fide.com/?p=12332

The Absolute Individual National Championship of Sao Tome and Principe was held from March 03-19, 2022. The open event consisted of two stages: the semifinals and the Grand Final. 

The highest-rated participant of the open section Sergio Pereira lived up to his reputation and convincingly won the competition conceding his opponent just a half-point. Waldyr Espírito Santo finished one and a half points behind the champion and took silver; the bronze winner Admilton de Ceita dos Santos scored 6 points. 

With these results, the top four qualified for the national team to represent Sao Tome and Principe at Chess Olympiad that will take place in Chennai (India) this July.

Final standings Open:

1. Sergio Pereira – 8.5
2. Waldyr Espírito Santo – 7
3. Admilton de Ceita dos Santos – 6 
4. Osvaldo dos Santos Lima – 5.5
5. Fabio Costa Alegre – 5 

The women’s tournament, a five-player round robin was much closer affair as Jualzimira de Oliveira Bastos Rita and Stela Lourenço Lima tied for first place, scoring 3 points each, with the former claiming the title thanks to better tiebreaks. Izidora Lourenço Lima netted 2.5 points and came third. 

Final standings Women:

1. Jualzimira de Oliveira Bastos Rita – 3
2. Stela Lourenço Lima – 3 
3. Izidora Lourenço Lima – 2.5
4. Cristiana Biko – 1.5
5. Marcia Gomes – 0 

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