Nigeria’s Deborah Quickpen Shines Again: DQ finishes in the 3rd position at the National...
Deborah Ebimobo-Ere, fondly known as DebbyQuick, has once again proven her strength in the world of chess. Fresh from her outstanding performance...
The Reflections (2) of the 2024 South African Closed Chess Championship by Dr. Lyndon...
Every two years, South Africa witnesses an exciting battle of wits and strategy in the prestigious South African Closed Chess Championship. This...
The Chess Torch Relay: FIDE Celebrates its 100th year anniversary in Africa
The global Chess Torch Relay, marking FIDE's centenary celebrations, has now reached the African continent after setting off from India. This significant...
African Chess Champions: The Recap of the African Chess Championship 2024
The 2024 African Individual Chess Championship recently concluded on the 20th of March, 2024 with significant wins from history that left a...
Grandmaster Bassem Amin Secures 7th African Chess Championship Title: African Individual Chess Championship, Accra.
GM Bassem Amin, the Egyptian chess grandmaster, achieves an important moment in history. at the 18th African Individual Chess Championship held at...
African Individual Chess Games: Jesse February Makes History as a Two-Time African Chess Champion
WIM Jesse Nikki February made history by winning in the African Individual Chess Championship women category, becoming the first South African female...
Deborah Quickpen: The Rising Star Shaking Up African Individual Chess
WIM Jesse February who has been on a streak of six classical games lost her impressive streak yesterday to 12-year-old Deborah Ebimobo-Ere,...
Young Malagasies Chess Champions: Aina Tsinjoviniavo and FY Antenaina Make History at the 13th...
In a groundbreaking moment, 12-year-old Aina Mahasambatra Tsinjoviniavo made a lasting mark on chess history during the 13th African Games. Teaming up...
African Individual Chess Championships 2024 Kicks off in Accra, Ghana
The stage is set in Accra, Ghana, as the anticipated African Individual Championships 2024 kicked off on March 13th. This vibrant city...
Nigeria’s Women Whose Impacts are Unforgettable at the Chess Olympiads
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In international chess, Nigeria's women have left an unforgettable mark at the Chess Olympiads,...
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Deborah Quickpen Eyes 2100 ELO Ratings after hitting career high.
Now sitting at 2081, her career-high rating, Deborah Quickpen stands just a few steps away from entering the elite 2100 rating band...
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Bayelsa State Reigns supreme at the Just concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival Chess...
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