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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: 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: 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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KE: 2012 Nairobi Chess League – Final Results

Posted on 18 March 2012

Text and Photos: Paras Gudka The 2012 Nairobi Chess League organised by Nairobi Chess Club came to a close on Saturday, 3rd March 2012 with Round 7 and Round 8 matches played that afternoon. Kais Mussa of NCA Team 1 … Continue reading →

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KE: 2012 NCL – Round 5 & 6 Results

Posted on 1 March 2012

Text and Photos: Paras Gudka Round 5 and 6 matches of the 2012 Nairobi Chess League played on Saturday, 18th February 2012 proved that the contest for first place is still wide open as Sicilian Simbas gained the lead with … Continue reading →

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KE: 2012 NCL – Round 3 & 4 Results

Posted on 12 February 2012

Text: Paras Gudka Sicilian Simbas continued their onslaught in Round 3 & 4 games played on 4th February 2012 at the Goan Gymkhana, beating University of Nairobi 4-0 and drawing against arguably the strongest team in this year’s edition of … Continue reading →

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KE: 2012 NCL – Round 1 & 2 Results

Posted on 3 February 2012

Text and Photographs: Paras Gudka The 2012 Nairobi Chess League got off to an interesting start on 28th January 2012 when 16 teams – the highest number of teams seen at any Nairobi Chess League – sat down for their first … Continue reading →

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KE: NCC Inaugurates 2012 Edition of Nairobi Chess League

Posted on 26 January 2012

Text and Photos: Paras Gudka On the warm Saturday afternoon of 21st January 2012, a veritable mass of chess enthusiasts, organisers, players, their parents and curious onlookers gathered at the pool area of Goan Gymkhana on Ngara Road, Nairobi to … Continue reading →

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KE: 2012 Nairobi Chess League Schedule Released

Posted on 4 January 2012

The schedule for the 2012 Nairobi Chess League (NCL) was released earlier this week. A total of 11 teams will battle it out for a cash prize fund of KES 50,000/- between January and March 2012. While participation in the … Continue reading →

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