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UG: Ugandan Chess Masters Prove Their Worth

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) While FIDE Master Elijah Emojong won the just concluded Olympiad Qualifiers, Candidate Master Patrick Kawuma was the biggest beneficiary in terms of international ranking as he is destined to gain 41.4 rating points … Continue reading

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A New Birth for Kenya’s Chess

Text: Collins Young This week will mark a new birth for chess in Kenya when an Interim Committee takes over the administration of the game from the incumbents whose controversial four year term ends this Saturday, April 21st. The interim … Continue reading

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UG: Tanzanians Confirm Participation in Rwabushenyi Memorial

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Atleast three (3) Tanzanians led by Nurdin Hassuji have confirmed participation in the forthcoming Rwabushenyi Memorial Chess Championship scheduled to run from Saturday, 10th to Wednesday, 14th December 2011 at Hotel Africana. This … Continue reading

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KE: NCC Grand Prix Leg 2 – Results

(Report courtesy of Nairobi Chess Club) A total of 40 players registered for this event with many top names, Ben Magana, Mehul Gohil, Matthew Kanegeni all chasing elusive Grand Prix Points. The event was proudly sponsored by Mehul Gohil and … Continue reading

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KE: Second Leg of NCC Grand Prix Series to be a Promising Chess Affair

(Press release courtesy of Nairobi Chess Club) The second leg of the Nairobi Chess Club Grand Prix on Sunday 20th promises to offer the casual kibitzer plenty of thrills and spills. Besides the confirmed entries of the top 2 on … Continue reading

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UG: Ugandans Storm Mombasa Open Chess Tournament

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Four Ugandan chess players led by Olympian Harold Wanyama have departed for Mombasa to participate in the two day Mombasa Open Chess Tournament to be held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October … Continue reading

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KE: Forgotten Posts – Chess Team Prepares for All Africa Games 2011 [Video]

Two weeks before the Kenyan contingent left for Maputo, Mozambique for the All Africa Games 2011, Citizen TV conducted an interview with the chess team at their training venue: View this video on YouTube Kudos to sports journalist Bernard Ndong … Continue reading

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UG: Mulago Kings Extend Lead in National Chess League After 12 Rounds

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Chess League leaders, Mulago Kings Chess club extended their lead to 3.5 points after beating arch rivals City Chess Club 4-1 in the 12th round played on Sunday 25th September 2011 at … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong Draws Last Round Game in Mumbai

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s Elijah Emojong lost his ninth round game to an Indian International Master D. P. Singh but recovered in the tenth and final round to force a draw against another Indian Pradeep Paranja … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong Wins Ninth Round Game at Mumbai Mayor’s Cup

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s Elijah Emojong secured his fifth win in the ninth round after beating India’s Karthik V. Ap rated 1978 in the Mumbai Mayor’s Cup International Open Chess Tournament that ends on Saturday 24th … Continue reading

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