UGANDA CHESS TEAM SETS OFF FOR BRICS SPORTS GAMES IN KAZAN, RUSSIA.
In a historic first, Uganda is set to participate in the 2024 BRICS Sports Games, a prestigious multi-sport event in Kazan City, Russia. The Ugandan delegation was officially flagged off
UGANDA CHESS FEDERATION LAUNCHES THE NATIONAL LEAGUE 2024 WITH PREMIER BET UGANDA INCREASING FIRST PRIZE TO 10,000,000 UGX
The Uganda Chess Federation has officially announced the launch of the highly anticipated Premier Bet National Chess League, which is set to kick off on July 14, 2024. The league
UGANDA’S PEAK PRIMARY SCHOOL UNDER GREAT THINKERS CHESS ACADEMY HAS BEEN HONOURED WITH A PRESTIGIOUS FIDE SCHOOL AWARD
In a momentous achievement for Uganda, Peak Primary School under Great Thinkers Chess Academy has been awarded the prestigious FIDE School Award by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This accolade
SAGE WOOD CHESS CUP: The first Grand-prix Kickoff.
The Sage Wood Open Chess Championship 2024, held from May 16th to 19th at the Nob View Hotel in Ntinda, marked the commencement of Uganda’s Grand Prix Chess Circuit. Sponsored
FR. GRIMES 2024 NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF AT SMACON IN NAMAGOMA, UGANDA WITH A RECORD 161 SCHOOL TEAMS!!
The highly anticipated 2024 National Schools Chess Championship commenced yesterday at St. Marks College Namagoma (SMACON) in Wakiso Uganda. This prestigious event features over 160 school teams from all regions
THE SOM EASTER CHESS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
From April 29th to May 1st, the SOM Chess Academy hosted the much-anticipated Easter Open Chess Tournament, showcasing a display of strategic determination. The event drew participants from across East
UGANDA’S NAKABO PENINAH ASCENDS TO TABLE ONE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEIZE OVERALL LEAD AT THE 2024 AFRICA INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP AICC.
In the ongoing 2024 Africa Individual Chess Championship (AICC), Nakabo Peninah of Uganda is making a strong bid for the top position. After the fourth round of the championship, Peninah
MERITS AND DEMERITS OF SELECTING AFRICAN PLAYERS FROM THE ZONAL VS OLYMPIAD AND AFRICA INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
In African chess, there is a cosmetic concern about the selection process for qualifying African players in the Chess World Cup. The current format gives priority to the top 100
UGANDA’S CHESS TEAM NARROWLY MISSES OUT ON MEDALS AT 2023 AFRICAN GAMES
In a stunning turn of events, Uganda’s chess team faltered thrice at the 2023 African Games in Accra, Ghana, missing out on podium finishes and failing to add to the
