Chess News From Bayelsa
As we draw closer to another weekend of speed chess, who can beat the masters of the heart-gripping blitz.
Consistent Joshua Adejoh and Michael Bridget are Abuja Rapid Chess Champions 2022
REPORT OF THE ABUJA RAPID CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT 2022
Pureheart Irikefe reports from Abuja, Nigeria
The...
Reflections on GM Khalifman by Dr Lyndon Bouah
I have been
fascinated with chess since about 1987. In this time we were witness to the
great struggles between the two K's. Grandmasters...
Reflections on Match Day 7 and 8 of the SA Closed 2019 by Dr...
We have now
passed the halfway mark of the 11 round event and it is now time to stack stock
of the leaderboard.
Chess prodigy and Nigeria Chess Champion—Deborah Quickpen to face off with Tunde Onakoya
Prepare for a battle of minds as Tunde Onakoya, Founder of Chess In Slums Africa (CISA), takes on Deborah Quickpen, Nigeria's chess...
Raia Rooks Chess Club Hosts Ex CPAN President Prince Adeyinka Adewole to Simultaneous Exhibition
CHESS SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION held on SATURDAY, Oct 31st 2020 organized by Raia Rooks Chess Club (RRCC) for the birthday Celebration of Ex...
Reflection on IM Aderito Pedro by Dr Lyndon Bouah
It was with great sadness that I learnt this morning of the passing of International Master Aderito Pedro. I first met IM...
NSF: Mr. Eugene Akhiwu Ehidiamen Raise Concerns about Arbiter Issues
The 20th edition of the National Sports Festival has finally been fixed for April 2nd - 15th 2021. A circular sent by the Ministry...
Osadebe Michael Emerged Victorious in the Danhypro-Toco Under 20 Chess Championship
The Danhypro Toco Juniors initiative is making waves in the Nigerian chess scene, offering young players a platform to shine as Osadebe...
Dahnypro U-20 chess tour 2021 finale: Oluwatobiloba captured Lagos, Okeke emerges overall tour winner
The DanhyPro Chess Academy has blazed the trail for junior chess in Nigeria.
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Simplification vs. Calculation: Lessons from Two Winning Chess Scenarios
Yesterday, I had two funny moments in one of my games that gave me some food for thought. I had the black...
45th Chess Olympiad Round 4: Ukraine Upsets USA, Vietnam Defeats Uzbekistan
Olawale Oyeleye Reports
The fourth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest delivered excitement as Ukraine stunned the...
Rising Star Deborah Quickpen Debuts at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest
Olawale Oyeleye Reports
In an inspiring turn of events at the Chess Olympiad, Nigeria’s chess prodigy, 12-year-old Deborah Quickpen,...