Chess Stars Shine Bright at Bonny Island: Denyefa, Ekunke, and Iyefu Lead the Way
FM Denyefa Callistus Eyetonghan, Erhurhu Akpovire John, and Onoja Joy Iyefu Shine at the 1st RA Club National Chess Tournament 2024 Rapid,...
Rising Star Deborah Quickpen Debuts at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest
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Chess Olympiad: FM Abimbola Osunfuyi appeals to the Hungarian Ministry of Tourism to reconsider...
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Hungary Unjustly Denies Nigerian Chess Team Visas: A Disheartening Blow!
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This write-up is based on the account of Prince Adeyinka Adewole, Vice...
Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and others miss the first round at the 45th Chess Olympiad!
Olawale Oyeleye Reports
The 45th Chess Olympiad has officially begun with a grand opening ceremony at Budapest's Dr. Jeno...
Rising Stars: Chizoba Treasure Nzeako Leads the Charge at the 2024 Nigeria National Chess...
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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...