Shergil makes chess history for Ja

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August 19, 2026

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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (CMC):

Rajvir Shergil created history by winning Jamaica’s first-ever medal at the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Chess Championship.

Competing at the event, which concluded over the weekend, Shergil, representing Creative Kids Learning Academy (CKLA), finished third overall on Board Two to secure Jamaica’s maiden medal at the tournament.

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