New Book Alert by Dr. Lyndon Bouah, Reflection on Chess in the rainbow Nation:...
Dear Family and Friends,
I am pleased to report that my second book entitled Reflection on chess in the...
Adly Ahmed, February Jesse Nikki are African Continental Chess Champions
The final round of the 2021 African Individual Chess Championships started at 11:00am in Lilongwe. Egyptian Chess Players dominated the 2021 African...
No Castling Chess – interview with Anand and Kramnik
As part of the Sparkassen Chess in Dortmund, Viswanathan Anand will play the first match in chess without castling in the duel of...
A Recap: Chess for Freedom Online Conference and Tournament
The FIDE Chess for Freedom Online Conference was held Yesterday May 11, 2021. It was the first event of the Chess for...
FIDE Chess for Freedom Online Conference Holds May 11, 2021.
The International Chess Federation has announced its first event of the Chess for Freedom program which will be held virtually. The event...
Let the Chess Courses Begin! An Interview With Grandmaster Kenny Solomon
Starting on 20 May 2021, Ca’ Foscari will offer chess courses at all levels (beginners to advanced) to Ca’ Foscari students, teaching staff, alumni and...
Sunny Eyenghe appointed Chairman—Panel of Judges for The John Fawole Chess Awards
After Consultations, I am thrilled to announce that Mr. Sunny Eyenghe will be taking over from Dr. Lanre Seye Oluwalasinu as Chairman—Panel of Judges for The John...
CM Skhanyiso Persivaal, Temahlubi Dlamini Queen are Eswatini 2020/2021 National Chess Champions
The National Chess Championship which was supposed to be played in December last year in Manzini was postponed to April this year...
Edo 2020 Chess Event Update: Oragwu Chukwunonso, Emmanuella Trust are Blitz King And Queen
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BREAKING: EDO 2020—Lagos State Chess Team Is 6 Medals Short
For the first time in the 48 years history of the National Sports Festival, Lagos State will not be featuring her male...
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