(The information presented here was last updated in November 2008)
Palau (PAL) |
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| The Palau Chess Federation has over 50 members who compete in tournaments held regularly at the Knights & Rooks Chess Club in Koror. The Federation's president, Roberto Hernandez, also publishes a chess column in the Tia Belau newspaper. Further information is available from Roberto Hernandez, PO Box 1501, Koror 96940, Palau. Tel:+680 587 2784. The FIDE-rated Palau Invitational is sponsored by the Ambassador of the Phillipines. | ||
Solomon Islands (SOL) |
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| The Solomon Islands Chess Federation has around 40 members who compete in friendly tournaments in Honiara. The Federation's president, Anthony Maelasi, plans to hold an international round-robin event in 2009 and to send a player to the 2009 Oceania Zonal Chess Championship. Further information is available from Anthony Maelasi, SI Chess Federation, PO Box 1890, Honiara, Solomon Islands. Tel:+67 720 617. | ||
Nauru (NRU) |
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| The Nauru Chess Federation has several small chess clubs and around 30 chess players on the island. Competitions are organised regularly. For further information please contact Ruben Kun. | ||
New Caledonia (Nouvelle Calédonie) (NCL) |
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| The Nouméa Chess Club meets at the Restaurant "Au Bout Du Monde". Further information can be obtained by contacting Gilles Jaunay, Tel:(687)788-756, Echecs Olympiques, BP 9276, Nouméa Sud, Nouvelle Calédonie. |