Tag Archives: UCF

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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UG: Emojong, Namaganda on Course in Abuja

(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

(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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UG: Emojong, Namaganda Off to Nigeria for Regional Championship

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FIDE Master (FM) Elijah Emojong and Christine Namaganda have today departed for Abuja, Nigeria to participate in the Zone 4.2 Africa Chess Championship that runs from 15 – 26 June 2012. The … 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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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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UG: National Chess League to Begin on 27th May

(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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UG: Uganda Gets Fifth FM

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda Chess Federation’s (UCF’s) Vice President and FIDE Arbiter (FA), Stephen Kisuze is now a FIDE Master (FM) after FIDE, the world’s chess governing body confirmed the title following a Uganda Chess Federation … Continue reading

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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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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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