#MyChessStory: CM Sikhanyiso Persivaal Sihlongonyane writes from Eswatini
My name is Sikhanyiso Persivaal Sihlongonyane—The current National Chess Champion of Estwani. My Chess story goes as follows:
I...
#MyChessStory: Isah Abkr’s Tournament Experience at the DanhyPro U20 Chess Tour Abuja Edition
I really enjoyed the DanhyPro U-20 Chess tournament in Abuja.
I met a lot of brilliant people that I...
#MyChessStory: DSP Emmanuel Diogu Writes From Abuja
I sometimes wonder the direction my life would have taken if I was never introduced to chess. This is because, over the...
#Mychessstory: My Love For Chess; How It All Started by Cassandra Mendie
Every chess player has a story of what or who inspired them to learn chess. This is my story and I hope...
#MyChessStory : Elochukwu Fame Ezeumeanya, writes from Abuja, Nigeria
My name is Elochukwu Fame Ezeumeanya, from Abuja, Nigeria, and this is #MyChessStory.
"I don't want to see anybody...
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