Taffin Khan
Candidate Master Taffin Khan is a talented chess player from Guyana who recently made headlines by winning the National Blitz Chess Championship. In a thrilling final match at the Exhibition Centre of the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, he faced off against FIDE Master Anthony Drayton. After a tense competition that concluded in a tie, Khan triumphed in the Armageddon Round, showcasing his skill and strategic prowess in the fast-paced format of blitz chess.
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Recent news mentions
Candidate Master Taffin Khan has qualified to represent Guyana at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games 2026.
Two Guyanese chess players earn spots at 2026 CAC Games
Guyana· 2026-01-27
Kyle Couchman is now ranked number two nationally behind National Chess Champion CM Taffin Khan.
National Junior Chess Champion Kyle Couchman aims to achieve his big dreamsGuyana· 2025-11-16
Couchman’s rating milestone has elevated him to second place nationally among active players, sitting just behind reigning National Champion Candidate Master (CM) Taffin Khan.
Couchman breaks 2000 ELO barrier, youngest Guyanese chess player to achieve milestoneGuyana· 2025-11-12Taffin Khan is coaching Guyana’s national chess players alongside Anthony Drayton.
Guyana’s chess teams in training ahead of CAC and Inter-Guiana GamesGuyana· 2025-11-11Taffin Khan faced Sachin Pitamber in a domestic chess match.
Trinidad & Tobago extend lead at CARICOM Classic chess tournamentGuyana· 2025-07-05
Taffin Khan led the charge for Guyana A by defeating FIDE Master Jason Yeung.
Guyana teams suffer mixed fortunes on day twoGuyana· 2025-07-03
CM Taffin Khan earned a hard-fought draw against FM Joshua Christie.
Guyana faces tough opening rounds at Caricom Classic chess tournamentGuyana· 2025-07-02
Taffin Khan retained his crown as he prevailed in the Guyana Chess Federation Open Championship.
Defending champ Khan retains National Chess CrownGuyana· 2025-06-06Taffin Khan currently leads the Guyana Chess Federation National Open Championship.
Defending champ Khan leads National Chess OpenGuyana· 2025-05-30
Candidate Master Taffin Khan clinched the Guyana Chess Federation National Blitz Crown, beating FIDE Master Anthony Drayton in dramatic fashion.
Taffin Khan captures National Blitz Chess crownGuyana· 2025-03-20