Category Archives: Uganda

UG: Emojong Set to Become East Africa’s First IM

Posted on 26 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FIDE Master Elijah Emojong is, subject to confirmation from FIDE, set to become the first International Master (IM) in East Africa following his exploits in the Zone 4.2 Africa Chess Championship in … Continue reading →

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UG: Kings Extend Lead in National Chess League

Posted on 26 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Mulago Kings Chess Club extended their lead by 4.5 points in the National Chess League after beating Barclays Bank 5-0 and Entebbe Knightmare by the same score in the fifth and sixth rounds … Continue reading →

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UG: Emojong, Namaganda on Course in Abuja

Posted on 20 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FM Elijah Emojong beat Nigeria’s Emmanuel Maduagwuna and Christine Namaganda beat Nigeria’s National Ladies Champion Asanga Nsisong on Tuesday 19 June 2012 in the fourth round of the ongoing Zone 4.2 Africa … Continue reading →

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UG: Emojong, Namaganda Win Third Round Games in Abuja

Posted on 19 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FM Elijah Emojong beat Ghana’s Kwadwo Bonsu as the lady representative Christine Namaganda triumphed against Nigeria’s Doris Adebayo in the third round of the ongoing Zone 4.2 Africa Chess Championship in Abuja, … Continue reading →

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UG: Emojong, Namaganda Off to Nigeria for Regional Championship

Posted on 14 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FIDE Master (FM) Elijah Emojong and Christine Namaganda have today departed for Abuja, Nigeria to participate in the Zone 4.2 Africa Chess Championship that runs from 15 – 26 June 2012. The … Continue reading →

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UG: Kings Maintain Lead in Chess League

Posted on 10 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Chess League leaders, Mulago Kings maintained their lead after beating Uganda Chess Academy 4.5-1.5 and City Chess Club 4.5-0.5 in third and fourth round games played at Hotel Africana on Sunday 10th … Continue reading →

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UG: Wanyama Wins Kenya Open

Posted on 4 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s Olympiad bound Harold Wanyama was the star performer in the just ended Kenya Open Chess Championships after winning the event with 8 points out of a possible 9 in the event held … Continue reading →

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UG: Ugandans Storm Kenya Open

Posted on 1 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Five Ugandan chess players led by Olympian Harold Wanyama yesterday departed for Nairobi, Kenya to take part in the Kenya Open Chess Championship that runs from Friday 1 – Sunday 3 June 2012 … Continue reading →

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UG: 2012 National Chess League Kicks Off on a High

Posted on 28 May 2012

Text: Uganda Chess Federation Photos: Ivy Amoko The National Chess League kicked off on a high with a record 20 clubs in action at Hotel Africana on Sunday 27 May 2012 including a new club DMARK Power Chess Club which … Continue reading →

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UG: National Chess League to Begin on 27th May

Posted on 22 May 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) The 2012 National Chess League is set to commence on Sunday 27th May 2012 at Hotel Africana starting at 9 am with defending champions, Mulago Kings likely to face a stiff challenge from … Continue reading →

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