Tersee Nyuima Ferdinand, 17, Makes History as Nigeria’s Youngest National Chess Champion
History has just been made as 17-year-old Tersee Nyuima Ferdinand becomes the youngest-ever Nigerian National Chess Champion!
Coach Eluekezi Phoenix Chkwuwikeh...
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Olawale Oyeleye Reports
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Rising Star Deborah Quickpen Debuts at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest
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In an inspiring turn of events at the Chess Olympiad, Nigeria’s chess prodigy, 12-year-old Deborah Quickpen,...
Kenya’s Journey at the 2024 Chess Olympiad: A Story of Resilience and Determination
Olawale Oyeleye Reports
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Chess Olympiad Round 3: African Chess Giants Continue to Shine at the 45th Chess...
Olawale Oyeleye Reports
Victories and Impressive Performances:
Egypt made a fantastic comeback by defeating Lebanon 3-1...
African teams continue to make a remarkable impact at the 45th Chess Olympiad in...
Olawale Oyeleye Reports
Kenya delivered an outstanding performance with a commanding 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso. Similarly, Mozambique was...
Chess Olympiad: FM Abimbola Osunfuyi appeals to the Hungarian Ministry of Tourism to reconsider...
Abimbola Ayotomiwa Osunfuyi, a FIDE Master from Nigeria and a Nigeria national chess team member, is currently in...
Hungary Unjustly Denies Nigerian Chess Team Visas: A Disheartening Blow!
Olawale Oyeleye Reports
This write-up is based on the account of Prince Adeyinka Adewole, Vice...
African Teams Shine in Opening Round of 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest
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Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, Zimbabwe, and Angola won in the opening round of the 45th Chess...
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