As the African Chess Confederation (ACC) celebrates its Golden Jubilee with the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship in Botswana, the spotlight is firmly on what promises to be one of …

The 2026 Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championship in Lomé, Togo, continues to deliver excitement, tension, and inspiring performances as the tournament reaches its midpoint. With several rounds already completed …

The 2026 Zone 4.2 (West Africa) Chess Championships in Lomé, Togo, has officially come alive, bringing together a rich blend of experience, youthful ambition, and regional pride. Hosted at the …

The Zonal Chess Championships remain one of the most prestigious and unifying chess events in the world. Organized under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) and the …

December 16, 2025 – Where defending champions reminded everyone who’s boss, London Systems delivered trademark boredom, and one FM announced that madness had truly arrived. Ladies and gentlemen, grab your …

Ladies and gentlemen, chess enthusiasts and casual observers who thought chess was just “that boring game with the horsey pieces”, welcome to THE EL- CLASSICO! The Invitational Section of The …

South Africa will play host to the first Freestyle Grand Slam to be held on African soil, and what a way to close the year, with eight (8) of the …

The English Chess Federation season has roared to life, and yesterday, I marched out for Delves, my neighbourhood club, in the Durham League. Delves is close to my heart, so …

Yesterday in Samarkand was carnage — and our Boy Tenny was right in the splash zone. He opened brightly, as usual, then decided to spice things up with a premature …

The dust has barely settled from the first half of the Chess at Samarkand, and already, the pieces are back in motion. The opening act gave us a plot twist …