Election News

A few hours ago, African leaders/delegates casted their votes for three (3) aspirants to the throne of leadership of the Africa Chess Confederation. Before the elections, many had tried to…

The last eight (8) years have seen an upsurge in chess matters, as compared to how the continent was handled before then. However, there are yet a lot of things…

The date for the submission of candidature has passed, four (4) European tickets scaled through, while only the ticket of Fumey Enyonam Sewa (Noel) was rendered void. This was because…

It is long overdue for an African to take the lead of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), which is the world governing body for chess. Since the creation of FIDE…

Four (4) years ago, the fairest and most interesting Africa Chess Confederation (ACC) elections were held in Batumi, Georgia. Three candidates were going for the position of leadership during the…

I met Susan at the Batumi Chess Olympiad in 2018. She had just been elected as president of the Malawi Chess Association, CHESSAM. She had grit and said her mind,…

Taking a look at the national chess bodies on the African continent, Togo seems to be one of the youngest, but definitely growing rapidly. Africa Chess Media is taking a…

In a few hours, the leaders and delegates of the African Chess Federations will stand and be counted, as they cast their votes towards the election of the candidate to…

With the Ethics Commission set to meet today the 28th day of September, on the report submitted by FIDE Acting President Mr Gorgios Makropoulos against the former Deputy Prime Minister…

African Teams are representing African Pride at the 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia.