Chess in Arima: Quinn Keron Cabralis
- Quintin Cabralis
- 2 days ago
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A Hometown Champion Shaping the Next Generation
After a lengthy break from competitive chess, Quinn Keron Cabralis has re-entered the chess arena with distinction - as both Coach and Player - making a remarkable impact nationally and internationally.
Notable Chess Achievements
Coaching
Captain/Coach of the successful National Under-16 Team at the World U16 Chess Olympiad, Netherlands, 2023.
Captain/Coach of the National Under-16 Team at the World U16 Chess Olympiad, Colombia, 2025.
Coach of Levi James, former student of Arima Boys’ RC School and member of the National Team to the World U16 Chess Olympiad 2025.
Coach of National U18 and National Junior Champion CM Joshua Medina.
Playing
Member of the Gold Medal Team at the inaugural CARICOM Chess Classic 2024.
Member of Team TTO at the World Chess Olympiad, Budapest 2024, where he secured a significant result against top Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev of defending Olympiad champions Uzbekistan.
National Absolute Chess Champion 2025.
National Swiss Chess Champion 2025.
Beyond competition, Quinn has worked to re-energize chess in the Borough of Arima, helping position Arimian players and students from the zone as strong prospects for national success. Trainers from across the country are increasingly recognizing the talent emerging from the borough.
The Kings and Queens Chess Club, of which Quinn is President, remains based at Arima Boys’ RC School. Through the support of Principal Mr. Navin Harry, there continues to be strong interest and growing fascination in the Borough of Arima with the connection between chess and education.
It is the Club’s hope to once again engage the Arima Borough Corporation with a view to participating in Arima Fest activities, bringing renewed passion to the Borough through the sport of chess.
Quinn is due to travel to Uzbekistan later this year to attend the 46th World Chess Olympiad 2026 with Team TTO. We extend best wishes to Quinn and the team for every success.
Quintin Cabralis
Proud Dad
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