Taffin Khan

Taffin Khan

athlete Guyana

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
745
Power
6$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 745 $6,000 6$
Totals 1 786,552 745 $6,000 6$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Candidate Master Taffin Khan has qualified to represent Guyana at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games 2026. 9

Stabroek News: Two Guyanese chess players earn spots at 2026 CAC Games

Guyana Guyana: Kyle Couchman is now ranked number two nationally behind National Chess Champion CM Taffin Khan. 7

Stabroek News: National Junior Chess Champion Kyle Couchman aims to achieve his big dreams

Guyana Guyana: 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. 7

Stabroek News: Couchman breaks 2000 ELO barrier, youngest Guyanese chess player to achieve milestone

Guyana Guyana: Taffin Khan is coaching Guyana’s national chess players alongside Anthony Drayton. 8

Stabroek News: Guyana’s chess teams in training ahead of CAC and Inter-Guiana Games

Guyana Guyana: Taffin Khan retained his crown as he prevailed in the Guyana Chess Federation Open Championship. 9

Stabroek News: Defending champ Khan retains National Chess Crown

Guyana Guyana: Candidate Master Taffin Khan clinched the Guyana Chess Federation National Blitz Crown, beating FIDE Master Anthony Drayton in dramatic fashion. 9

Stabroek News: Taffin Khan captures National Blitz Chess crown