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UG: Emojong Set to Become East Africa’s First IM

Posted on 26 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FIDE Master Elijah Emojong is, subject to confirmation from FIDE, set to become the first International Master (IM) in East Africa following his exploits in the Zone 4.2 Africa Chess Championship in … Continue reading →

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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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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: Emojong, Namaganda on Course in Abuja

Posted on 20 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FM Elijah Emojong beat Nigeria’s Emmanuel Maduagwuna and Christine Namaganda beat Nigeria’s National Ladies Champion Asanga Nsisong on Tuesday 19 June 2012 in the fourth round of the ongoing Zone 4.2 Africa … Continue reading →

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UG: Emojong, Namaganda Win Third Round Games in Abuja

Posted on 19 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FM Elijah Emojong beat Ghana’s Kwadwo Bonsu as the lady representative Christine Namaganda triumphed against Nigeria’s Doris Adebayo in the third round of the ongoing Zone 4.2 Africa Chess Championship in Abuja, … Continue reading →

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KE: Kenya Open Chess Championships – Results

Posted on 13 June 2012

(Report courtesy of Isaac Babu) The Kenya Open Chess Championships is one of the most prestigious events in chess calendar. The tournament was held at Kenyatta University premises, the venue Business and Students’ Services Centre. Over 120 players, both men … 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: Wanyama Wins Kenya Open

Posted on 4 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s Olympiad bound Harold Wanyama was the star performer in the just ended Kenya Open Chess Championships after winning the event with 8 points out of a possible 9 in the event held … 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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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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