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UG: Kings Extend Lead in National Chess League

(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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KE: Kenya Open Chess Championships – Results

(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

(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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RW: KIST Chess Competition – Results

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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KE: Kenya Open Chess Championships – Day 1 Standings

An exciting start to Phase One of the Olympiad Qualifiers saw the return of the Kenya Open Chess Championships after many years with an impressive turnout of 22 ladies and 98 men at Kenyatta University’s Students’ Services and Business Centre. … Continue reading

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UG: 2012 National Chess League Kicks Off on a High

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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KE: Chess for Peace – A Brief Report

(Report courtesy of Rehema Kimulu) The Chess For Peace event is a first of its kind in Kenya. It was held on 12th May, 2012 at Peace House along Haille Sellasie Avenue. It seeks to promote the game of Chess … Continue reading

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KE: ChessPAK International Mujengeres Open – Results

Text: Collins Young Photos: Kim Bhari The International Mujengeres Open turned out to be ChessPAK’s strongest tournament to date judging by the average strength of the players who included Kenya’s highest rated, Peter Gilruth. After six rounds of tough battles … Continue reading

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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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