#Madagascar – International Chess Federation https://www.fide.com International Chess Federation official website. Chess Tournaments, Championships, Videos and Results. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:46:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.fide.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-512a_new-32x32.png #Madagascar – International Chess Federation https://www.fide.com 32 32 Malagasy Chess Federation elects new Executive Board for 2026–2030 https://www.fide.com/malagasy-chess-federation-elects-new-executive-board-for-2026-2030/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:43:16 +0000 https://www.fide.com/?p=44883

The Malagasy Chess Federation (FMJE) has announced the election of a new Executive Board to lead the federation for the 2026-2030 mandate. The new board was elected at the General Assembly held on 28 March 2026.

Mrs. Johanna Rakotonianina Tiana has been elected as the new President and Delegate of the Madagascar Chess Federation. See the complete directory of new board members, including their roles and contact details, below:

Madagascar Chess Federation – New Board Members (PDF)

FMJE also shared its new official headquarters address:
Lot IBF 16 Ter A – Tour SAHAVOLA 2ème étage – Porte 202 Antsahavola – Antananarivo – Madagascar.

The official certificate of conformity from the Ministry of Sports is currently being finalized and will be forwarded to FIDE shortly to complete the federation’s records.

Malagasy Chess Federation looks forward to strengthening its ties with the FIDE, the African Chess Confederation, and the entire international chess community.

Photo: Fédération Malagasy de Jeu d’Echecs

 

]]> Heritiana Andrianiaina and Faratiana Raharimanana win Madagascar Championship https://www.fide.com/heritiana-andrianiaina-and-faratiana-raharimanana-win-madagascar-championship/ Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:55:45 +0000 https://www1090.fide.com/?p=13355

Heritiana Andrianiaina and Faratiana Raharimanana are the newly crowned 2021 Madagascar National Champions. The 2021 Madagascar National Championship took place at the Live Hotel Andavamambawas at the beginning of November and was a part of the Olympiad selection process.

Heritiana Andrianiaina (pictured below) beat a strong 12-player field in the open section to win the 9-round Swiss tournament scoring 6½ points. Tahina Hajanirina Rakotomaharo, the only unbeaten player in the event, also netted 6.5 points but had to settle for silver due to a lower tie-break. Fanomezana Rakotomaharo tied for third place with Mananihaja Charly Rajerison and took bronze as the winner of their direct encounter.

Final standings:

1

Andrianiaina, Heritiana

2100

6½

2

Rakotomaharo, Tahina Hajanirina

1964

6½

3

Andriamalala, Fanomezana

1861

6

4

Rajerison, Mananihaja Charly

1828

6

5

Rakotoniaina, Antsiva

1958

5½


The ladies section saw the victory of Faratiana Raharimanana, who ended up with a perfect score of 7 points out of 7. Just like the open section women’s event brought together 12 players. 

Christine Razafindrabiaza finished second with 5½ points. Tiana Johanna Rakotoniaina came in third with 4½ points. 

Veteran chess players have their separate section in the Madagascar National Championship. Zakariasy Fanomezana (pictured below) emerged as the proud winner of this tournament. 

Text and photo:  Kenya Chess Masala

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