Tag Archives: FIDE Rated

UG: Emojong Firing On All Cylinders in Indian Chess Tourney

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FM Elijah Emojong has won the first four games in the ongoing Piloo Modi Open Chess Tournament in India to put himself on course for the top honours in the event that … Continue reading

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KE: Kenyans Win 3 Medals at African Youth Chess Championships 2011

Text: Kishan Iyengar Photos: Satish Deshpande A team of youth chess players represented Kenya in various age categories at the African Youth Chess Championships 2011 held at Lusaka, Zambia between 11th and 18th December 2011. South Africa, Egypt and hosts … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama Wins Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Olympian Harold Wanyama is the Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Champion after winning a play off to shake off opposition from Bob Bibasa and Arthur Ssegwanyi. The Blitz play off followed a tie between the … Continue reading

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UG: Bibasa, Ssegwanyi and Wanyama Tie for First Place in Rwabushenyi Memorial

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Olympian Bob Bibasa drew with National Chess Champion, Arthur Ssegwanyi as Harold Wanyama beat Grace Nsubuga in the final round of the Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship at Hotel Africana. The results mean that … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama Dethroned by Ssegwanyi in Eighth Round Nailbiter at Rwabushenyi Memorial

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Chess Champion, Arthur Ssegwanyi has made a clear statement of intent by beating early pace setter, Olympian Harold Wanyama in the eighth round of the Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship to get to … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama Remains Unbeaten at Rwabushenyi Memorial – Round 7 Results

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Olympian Harold Wanyama continued his winning run by beating former Olympian Kenneth Kakooza in the seventh round of the ongoing Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship at Hotel Africana. The win put unbeaten Wanyama on … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama Extends Lead in Rwabushenyi Memorial – Round 6 Results

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Olympian Harold Wanyama has kept Uganda’s flag flying high in the Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship after beating fast rising Daniel Baagadde in the sixth round to get to 5.5 points. Following closely is … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama Takes The Lead at Rwabushenyi Memorial – Round 4 Results

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Olympian Harold Wanyama is the only player on 4 points after 4 games and enjoying a solitary lead in the ongoing Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship being played at Hotel Africana. He beat Walter … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama, Kantinti, Okas in Joint Lead at Rwabushenyi Memorial – Round 3 Results

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Former Olympians Harold Wanyama and Shadrack Kantinti are in a joint lead alongside Walter Okas, Daniel Baagadde and Wilson Mugwanya with three points each after the first three rounds in the ongoing Rwabushenyi … Continue reading

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UG: Junior Champ in False Start at Rwabushenyi Memorial – Round 2 Results

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Junior Chess Champion, Haruna Nsubuga is the second biggest victim (to fall) in the ongoing Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship after falling at the hands of youngster Richard Tugume in the second round. … Continue reading

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