The African Chess Confederation unifies national chess associations across all 54 African countries, organized into five strategic FIDE Continental Zones (Zones 4.1 to 4.5).
The African Chess Confederation administers continental chess through 5 official developmental zones (Zones 4.1 to 4.5). Select a zone to highlight its member nations or click directly on any country.
Egyptian Chess Federation
The leading chess power in Africa, with 5 Grandmasters and multiple Olympiad medalists.
The leading chess power in Africa, with 5 Grandmasters and multiple Olympiad medalists.
Prominent North African federation with high international tournament participation.
Active host of international opens and continental youth championships.
Historic federation home to Africa's first Grandmaster, Slim Bouaziz.
Growing chess community with enthusiastic youth training camps.
Developing federation with a dedicated scholastic chess curriculum.
A powerhouse of passionate talent, blitz masters, and visionary grassroots projects like Chess in Slums.
Dynamic West African association fostering nationwide university and collegiate chess leagues.
Active federation hosting francophone West African tournaments.
Rapidly rising federation with strong participation in youth championships.
East Africa's most active scholastic chess hub with over 30,000 students enrolled in Chess in Schools.
Renowned for producing international masters and inspiring stories like Phiona Mutesi (Queen of Katwe).
Rich cultural connection to traditional strategy games and fast-expanding modern chess.
Home to Sub-Saharan Africa's first Grandmaster, GM Kenny Solomon, and massive national junior championships.
Legendary birthplace of GM Amon Simutowe (The Zambezi Shark), Africa's first Sub-Saharan Grandmaster.
Highly competitive federation with frequent top finishes at continental team championships.
Lusophone powerhouse with multiple African Junior champions and Olympiad medalists.
Strong promoter of women's chess and consistent host of Zone 4.5 championships.
