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UG: Wanyama, Bibasa, Kawuma, Emojong Qualify for National Team

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Harold Wanyama settled for a hard fought draw with Haruna Nsubuga to get to 8 points and confirm his place on the national team as he was joined by Bob Bibasa who beat … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama Closes Gap on Emojong in Olympiad Qualifiers

Text: Uganda Chess Federation Photo: Ivy Amoko Olympian Harold Wanyama was the star performer in the ongoing World Chess Olympiad qualifiers on Sunday, 6 May 2012 after he won two games against Daniel Baagadde and Rajab Kamoga to get to … Continue reading

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UG: FM Emojong Extends Lead in Olympiad Qualifiers

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) FM Elijah Emojong is now almost certain of making it on Uganda’s Olympiad bound team for the first time after notching 7.5 points out of a possible 8, 2 full points ahead of … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong, Angolikin Leading in Olympiad Qualifiers

Text: Uganda Chess Federation Photos: Ivy Amoko FM Elijah Emojong won his fifth and sixth round games played in the final phase of the Olympiad Qualifiers to get to 5.5 points out of 6, a full point ahead of his … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong, Kamoga in Lead at Qualifiers’ Third Phase

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) FM Elijah Emojong and Rajab Kamoga, two players who have never represented Uganda at the World Chess Olympiad are enjoying an early lead with 3.5 points each out of 4 games in the … Continue reading

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UG: Fireworks in Olympiad Qualifiers

Text: Uganda Chess Federation Photos: Ivy Amoko In the Men’s category FM Elijah Emojong and Rajab Kamoga are leading after winning their first two games in the final phase of the Olympiad Qualifiers that commenced today at Pope Paul Memorial … Continue reading

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UG: Final Phase of Olympiad Qualifiers Set

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) The stage is set for the top 12 chess players in the country to slug it out in a round robin tournament to determine the best four to complete Uganda’s team to the … Continue reading

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UG: Players Brace for Action in Zabasajja Memorial Chess Championship

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Chess players in Uganda are bracing themselves for action on the boards in the Zabasajja Memorial Rapid Chess Championship due to be held on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th April 2012 at Pope … Continue reading

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UG: FM Naimanye Sponsors Zabasajja Memorial Rapid Chess Championship

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Eng. FIDE Master (FM) Andrew Naimanye who holds the record for the highest chess rating in East Africa handed over a donation of one million Uganda Shillings (1,000,000/=) to the Uganda Chess Federation … Continue reading

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UG: Wanyama Wins Qualifiers 2nd Phase

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Olympian Harold Wanyama lived up to his billing by rallying from behind to get to the top of the standings by the end of the 2nd phase of the Olympiad Qualifiers that ended … Continue reading

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