BCA – Bringing Chess To Visually Impaired People

IBCA World Individual Championship

Trophies

In August 2025, BCA members Gary Hogan and Brandan Read travelled to Rzeszow, Poland, with their coach, IM Chris Baker, to take part in the Classic IBCA World Individual Chess Championship for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Trophies
Trophies

This was Gary’s third IBCA event and he achieved a 50% score over nine rounds, which saw him finish 11 places above his seeding.

Gary's board beside an England flag. waiting for his opponent
Gary’s board beside an England flag. waiting for his opponent
Gary Hogan with chess friends from Kyrgyzstan
Gary Hogan with chess friends from Kyrgyzstan

Brandan was taking part in his first ever IBCA tournament and he achieved two wins from eight games. He now has his first FIDE rating.

Brandan
Brandan

We’re very proud of them both, and grateful to Chris for doing such a great job of the coaching!

IBCA President, Jorgen Magnusson, at the prize giving
IBCA President, Jorgen Magnusson, at the prize giving

Julie Leonard

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