Nigerian Chess Community Mourns the Loss of Sandif Samson, Rising Star from Gombe State
The Nigerian chess community mourns the loss of Sandif Samson, a FIDE-registered chess player from Gombe State who tragically lost his life in a road accident while on his way to write his Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). A student leader, competitor, and rising talent gone too soon.
FIDE Candidates Round 5: Sindarov Stunning, Women’s Race Wide Open
The FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus delivered another action-packed round on Thursday, with decisive results in both the open and women’s sections keeping the field on edge.
Estonian Chess Grandmaster Ottomar Ladva Claims $1.15M Onyx High Roller Main Event Victory
Ottomar Ladva's $1.15 million win at the Onyx High Roller Series Main Event in Cyprus showcases his dominance in high-stakes poker and chess.
Chess Elite Face Tough Choice as Grand Chess Tour Clashes with Esports World Cup
Elite chess stars are caught in a scheduling showdown as the 2026 Grand Chess Tour and the Saudi-backed Esports World Cup line up on the same August dates, forcing many to choose between tradition and a lucrative new stage. An open letter from top grandmasters warns
Book Review: Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer
I want to start with a thank you.
Ken Lee sent three books to Albany Chess Center, and one of...
Abdulrahman Abdulraheem Akintoye and Toritsemuwa Ofowino Crowned 2025 Zone 4.2 Chess Champions in Lagos
The 2025 Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championship in Lagos delivered an exciting finish in both the Open and Women’ssections. Fans witnessed clutch final-round...
Bayelsa State Reigns supreme at the Just concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival Chess...
The recently concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival was more than just a celebration of athleticism, it was a statement. Bayelsa State...
Africa Zone 4.2 Chess Championship Begins in Lagos with Top Seeds Ortega and Ofowino
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Chess Pedagogy: Techniques for Modern Learning
All through recorded history, man has sought various ways to pass acquired knowledge and skills to succeeding generations. It is an established...
Victory Chronicles: Awesome Aanuoluwapo’s Path to the Northumberland Masters U-1700 Championship Title
Over the course of the Christmas holiday, BruvsChess Founder FM Fawole John Oyeyemi caught up with Awesome John Aanuoluwapo, who recently claimed...
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