International Chess Federation (FIDE) Director for Development Grandmaster Nigel Short MBE has made strides to boost chess in young and developing Chess Federations across the globe. The visit by the Grandmaster to Guyana was included in a tour of Belize and Suriname, having already met officials in the Cayman Islands, Dominica, St. Kitts-Nevis, Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda to reinforce chess development, and in most cases, to start new chess associations in those territories.His recent stop in Guyana was no different. He has succeeded in strengthening partnerships, improving awareness, and bringing valuable discussions to the attention of high-level officials.Grandmaster Short was granted an audience with His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali, whose contribution of one million dollars for chess development in Guyana was well received.