Charlton Roches Crowned Belize's first Blitz Chess Champion
- Alfred Awe
- Dec 20, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: 16 hours ago

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.
National Arbiter Alfred Awe served as the Tournament director for this event.



Charlton Roches Win the first National Blitz Chess Championship and is our first champion.

In second place we have a surprise winner, 12 year old Isaiah Garay. Isaiah had an excellent result winning several strong players. With his result, Isaiah earned a spot to play in the Junior Chess Championship.
In 3rd Place we have Gregory McGibney who was only 1 point behind 2nd place.

Belize Chess Champion 2025 - Charlton Roches
2nd Place - Isaiah Garay
3rd Place - Gregory McGibney
Best Female Player - Biyanka Reyes
Best U18 Player - Shilo Contreras
Best U16 Player - Gregory McGibney
Best U14 Player - Eziel Correa
Best U12 Plater - Isaiah Garay
Best U8 Player - Curtis Andrade




