Tag Archives: Kigali

RW: Olympiad Qualifiers – Results

Posted on 26 June 2012

(Information courtesy of Rwanda Chess Federation) A 7-round Olympiad qualifiers organised by Rwanda’s national chess federation FERWADE came to an end on Sunday, 17th June 2012 at the Sun City Hotel in Kigali. The tournament saw time controls of 90 … Continue reading →

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RW: KIST Chess Competition – Results

Posted on 2 June 2012

Chess activity in Rwanda, received a boost last month when a 5-round chess competition was held at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology from 2nd to 22nd May. While many students of the tertiary institute could not attend due to … Continue reading →

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RW: Chess at UN Regional Games – Kigali 2012

Posted on 25 March 2012

(Report courtesy of Alain Niyibizi/Rwanda Chess Federation) This year’s inaugural UN Regional Games held in Kigali, Rwanda saw chess as one of the sports being played at the games that were held to bring together employees of the United Nations … Continue reading →

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RW: First Chess Club from Rwanda Listed on Chess Events EAC

Posted on 17 September 2011

Ten months after the launch of Chess Events EAC, we finally have some news from Rwanda to share with you—the listing of a Kigali based chess club. Thanks to Facebook, FERWADE treasurer Alain Niyibizi, and club member Rundial Thomas Gatkouth, … Continue reading →

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