Timur Turlov is the new FIDE President and Benard Wanjala leads the Africa Chess Confederation. What should African federations, players and organisers expect next?
In a late-August interview with Africa Chess Media, Jan Henric Buettner, IM Malcolm Pein and Vukani Dlamini spent an hour telling Africa Chess what their …
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Week ending 6 November 2026: Akintoye’s Ilorin double, Wafa’s Sahel silver, national titles across West, Southern and Central Africa, plus what’s still ahead.
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African chess made notable strides at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad with four category medals, showcasing emerging talent and solid performances from various federations across the competitions.
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Bassem Amin stays Africa’s No. 1 as Ilyass Msellek enters the Open Top 10. Lina Nassr gains 51 points, Abdalrahman Sameh Mohamed reaches 2345, and Egypt remains Africa’s top federation on FIDE’s November 2026 list.
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African chess is flourishing through talented juniors, grassroots initiatives, and club competitions across nations, emphasizing development and opportunities, alongside significant upcoming events.
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Timur Turlov is the new FIDE President and Benard Wanjala leads the Africa Chess Confederation. What should African federations, players and organisers expect next?
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In a late-August interview with Africa Chess Media, Jan Henric Buettner, IM Malcolm Pein and Vukani Dlamini spent an hour telling Africa Chess what their FIDE presidential ticket would do …
The race for Africa’s most prestigious individual chess titles gathered momentum on Saturday as players completed Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 African Individual …
