Recalibrating Uganda’s Sports Funding.
In several towns in Uganda, The streets are alive with youth seeking opportunities or enjoyment through work, sports, etc. Whenever a Ugandan team competes internationally, electric energy fills the air—one
EULOGY FOR FATHER DAMIAN GRIMES
Celebrating the life of Father Grimes 1931 to 2024 a visionary leader. The Uganda Chess Community joins the nation to honor the extraordinary life of Father DamienGrimes, the former Headmaster
Ivy Amoko was Reelected to the Constitutional Commission of the World Chess Federation
Ivy Amoko Reelected to the Constitutional Commission of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) Ivy Claire Amoko, a Ugandan lawyer with experience at various organizations including UNHCR, has been reelected to
UPDATES: 45TH WORLD CHESS OLYMPIAD IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Chess Team Uganda has obtained 7 additional visas but has struggled to re-book timely flights.As a result, they might miss the first two rounds scheduled for September 11th and 12th,
UGANDA JUNIOR CHESS TEAM HEADS TO AFRICAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Ugandan junior chess team has officially been flagged off for the African Youth Chess Championship 2024, set to take place in Gauteng, South Africa, this June. The team comprises
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’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
