(Article courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation)
The Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) has embarked on a major drive to encourage and support development of upcountry chess clubs in a bid to spread the game of chess beyond Kampala and across the entire country.
UCF President, Vianney Luggya (left) hands over chess sets to J. Kyewalyanga from Ndejje Chess Club. Looking on is UCF General Secretary, Christopher Turyahabwe.
Support has taken the form of donation of chess equipment like standard tournament-size chess boards and chess books (theory) to organised groups that have demonstrated enthusiasm and ability to take the game to another level. Kasese, Mbarara and Ndejje are some of the first upcountry towns to benefit from this initiative.
UCF President, Vianney Luggya (left) hands over chess equipment to Cliff, a chess enthusiast from Kasese. Looking on is former UCF President, Joe Kaamu.
UCF handed over two chess sets to each of the representatives from Kasese, Mbarara and Ndejje in April 2011. They in turn each promised to put the sets to good use by ensuring that the game is played in bars and other recreational avenues.