The 2026 National Chess Championships were held at the George Price Center in Belmopan on January 17, 2026. Players from across Belize competed in both the Junior and National Championship events.

On the 20th December 2025 the Belize Chess Federation held its first National Blitz Chess Championship at the UWI Campos in Belize City. Players from Belize City, Orange Walk, San Ignacio and Alta Vista attended the event. The Alta Vista Chess Club and the Sacred Heart Chess Club had members attend the event also.

On the 13th December 2025 at the Louisiana Government school in Orange Walk 11 players from Orange Walk, Corozal, San Ignacio (Saint Ignatius Chess Club) and Belize City competed in the Orange Walk Chess tournament 2025.

On the 1st November 2025, during this year’s Cayo Day celebrations in San Ignacio, the Cayo Chess Festival brought together players and supporters for a day of friendly competition and regional connection. The event welcomed 45 participants from Belize and the Cayo district, along with a visiting group of 20 players from the Peten Chess Club in Guatemala!

On the 25th October 2025, the challengers tournament took place at the George Price Center in Belmopan. The top 8 players battle to determine who will face the reigning National Champion, Alfred Awe.