Tag Archives: Uganda

UCF Press Release: Emojong, Nsubuga with 2/2 after Day 1 of Spicenet Open.

Posted on 15 June 2013

By Vianney Luggya Uganda’s recently crowned International Master Elijah Emojong and Haruna Nsubuga are enjoying an early joint lead with British GM Nigel Short and Romanian WGM Alina L’Ami by winningtheir first two games in the ongoing Spicenet Tanzania Open. … Continue reading →

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Spicenet Tanzania Open: Official Press Release

Posted on 13 June 2013

By Tanzania Chess Association Dar es Salaam, Thursday June 13, 2013: With the arrival of Grandmasters Nigel Short  and Alina L’Ami from the UK and Romania respectively, it is now obvious that the upcoming Spicenet Tanzania Open Chess Championships 2013 … Continue reading →

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Gohil Appointed Executive Editor of Chess Events EAC

Posted on 29 May 2013

By Paras Gudka Two years and seven months ago I started Chess Events EAC out of frustration at not receiving timely information on upcoming tournaments and missing quite a few because of that. Since then, the website has evolved into … Continue reading →

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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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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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UG: Emojong, Namaganda Off to Nigeria for Regional Championship

Posted on 14 June 2012

(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

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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