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Africa Shines at the Inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026!
Africa Shines at the Inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026!
The inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur saw African players make their mark, with Kenya capturing six individual and team medals across Standard and Blitz sections while Namibia built vital international experience.
Africa Juniors 2026: Angola Shines as Sonhy Jaime and Paulo Jemima Lead a Strong Championship
Africa Juniors 2026: Angola Shines as Sonhy Jaime and Paulo Jemima Lead a Strong Championship
The 2026 Africa Juniors Individual Chess Championships concluded in Bujumbura with Angola capturing double gold in Classical and Blitz as CM Sonhy Jaime and WFM Paulo Jemima earned IM/WIM titles and GM/WGM norms.
Africa at the FIDE World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand: Continental Delegations Fly the Flag
Africa at the FIDE World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand: Continental Delegations Fly the Flag
From north to south, and east to west, African national teams proudly fly their flags at the FIDE World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, uniting more than 20 continental nations on the global stage.
Africa on the Podium: Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia Secure Historic Medals at the FIDE World Chess Olympiad
Africa on the Podium: Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia Secure Historic Medals at the FIDE World Chess Olympiad
A proud milestone for African chess as Ghana captures Gold and Ethiopia takes Bronze in Women's Category D, Tanzania clinches Silver in Women's Category E, and Kenya wins Bronze in Open Category D at the FIDE World Chess Olympiad.
Africa Makes Its Mark at the Inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur
Africa Makes Its Mark at the Inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur
Over 100 junior chess athletes from Kenya and Namibia represent the African continent among 518 competitors at the inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship in Malaysia.
Chess for Freedom: Malawi Takes the Lead
Chess for Freedom: Malawi Takes the Lead
From a few donated chessboards in a Lilongwe prison to podium finishes across Africa, Malawi is showing what a simple game can do for people behind bars.
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