Archive for January 19th, 2016

2016 Africa Chess Calendar is out!

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African continental President Lewis Ncube and African Chess Confederation the has released the chess calendar for the 2016 year. It encompasses all the major events, but may include others that have yet to be posted. A number of young federations are being thrust into organizing events in order to get them needed experience for growing […]

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16-year old Okpegbuo talks chess on Nigerian TV!

Posted in Africa, Nigeria, Videos on Jan 19th, 2016 6 Comments »

The young 16-year old Nigerian girl has enjoyed modest success but what she was able to share was worth more than the glory from her growing collection of medals. The articulate young girl was looking very smart in her school uninform as she confidently answwered qustions about her chess life and about why chess is […]

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