The fifth edition of the Chess Championship of Saint-Barth-Sibarth Trophy will take place at the Guanahani Hotel and Spa October 17-19. The competition is open to all players 15 years old or more. The first round begins Friday, October 17, at 8:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday morning. Thanks to the partners of Saint-Barth Chess - Sibarth, Saint-Barth Assurances, Match and the Collectivité, the first prize is a plane ticket to France to participate in the Chess Championship of France 2009. The French championship will take place August 10-22, 2009, in a city yet to be identified. To register for this event, call Jef Follner at 06 90 55 12 14. Bon chance à tous!