African Chess Confederation

The official X handle for African Chess Confederation - Confédération Africaine des Echecs the governing body of chess in the African continent.

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

Ethiopia to host 2026 Zone 4.4 Individual Chess Championship check out tournament invitation and regulations

https://t.co/iOBF3fWEqa

#ACC50

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

The event marks Namibia's return as a host nation for a major African Chess Confederation competition. The last ACC event held in Namibia was the 2019 African Youth Chess Championship

https://t.co/DVEuPTpRDJ

#ACC50 #ASICC2026

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

Two weeks to go before the 21st African Individual Chess Championship Open and 19th African Individual Chess Championship Women gets underway in Jwaneng,Botswana #ACC50 #AICC2026

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

It's getting real, for the sixth time, Zone 4.5 welcomes Africa's most prestigious individual chess championship. From Zambia and Namibia to Mozambique and Malawi, the region has proudly played its part in shaping African chess history.
#ACC50 #AfricanChess #AICC2026

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

History Prestige Legacy

The 21st African Individual Chess Championship Open & 18th African Individual Chess Championship Women will bring together Africa's best in the battle for continental glory.

Will a familiar flag triumph, or will history be made?
#AICC2026 #ACC50

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

#Throwback to 2005

WGM Tuduesto Sabure clinched the African title after defeating Linda Nangwale, while fellow Motswana Tshepiso Lopang now ACC President stunned top seed Faridah Basta in a result that helped seal the championship.

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

In 2005, Botswana's Tuduesto Sabure became the first Southern African player to win the African Individual Chess Championship.

Seventeen days from now, a new generation will battle for the same crown and a place among Africa's chess legends #ACC50 #AICC2026

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

Just maybe you should look forward to ours it will be a mixture of both senior and younger players e.g Natalie Banda, Omprakash Sana, Zaki Mohamed alongside veterans like the Wafa sisters, Anzel Laubscher, Onkemetse Francis etc #ACC50 #AICC2026

[Women's Chess Coverage @OnTheQueenside]

The continental championships are not the same! 😅

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

🏆 Zimbabwe remains Africa’s correctional chess powerhouse!

🇿🇼 The men’s team successfully defended their title, while the women claimed 🥈 silver at the 2nd Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners under FIDE’s Chess for Freedom programme @HonMinSanyatwe

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

FIDE Open Aid Project 2026: Selected events announced ✨

FIDE is pleased to announce the open tournaments selected to receive financial support under the 2026 edition of the Open Aid Project. The selected events were chosen on the basis of their classical time control, competitive strength, historical track record, geographical location, and the structure of their prize fund distribution, with particular attention paid to provisions for women, veterans, and players from developing countries.

The project, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, was originally created to help tournaments navigate a period of severe financial uncertainty while supporting chess professionals whose livelihoods depended on regular competition. Since then, it has become a recurring part of FIDE’s support for the global open circuit.

The 2026 edition of the programme, run by FIDE with the support of Freedom Holding Corp, provides targeted assistance to selected open tournaments taking place between June and December 2026.

Read more: https://t.co/ybXyLD05J9

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

Nineteen days from now, the silence before the first move will give way to the thrill of battle.

The pieces are ready.
The stage is waiting.
History is calling.

📍 Jwaneng, Botswana
📅 18–27 June 2026

#19DaysToGo #AICC2026 #ACC50 #RoadToBotswana #AfricanChess #ChessAfrica

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

20 days to go until #AICC2026 begins in Jwaneng, Botswana 🇧🇼

Africa’s finest chess players. The biggest prize fund in championship history.

Honouring the Past. Crowning the Future.
Go Tlotla Tse di Fetileng. Go Rwesa Bokamoso Serwalo.

#ACC50 #ChessAfrica #Botswana2026

[Bani Chess Bulletin @BaniBulletin]

Bani Chess Bulletin founder @AMbabani recognized for the dedication, commitment and excellence in promoting and advancing chess in Uganda and across Africa through impactful media coverage, story telling and unwavering support for the growth of the game.

Thank you @AfricanChessCon for the award.

#Chess4All #AfricaChess50 #ACC50 #AYCC26
@OlemwaSports

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

Upwards onwards @AMbabani and @BaniBulletin

[Allan Mbabani @AMbabani]

@BaniBulletin Great to serve the sport I love so much.
Thanks President Tshepiso Lopang and your Team @AfricanChessCon for the recognition as Africa Chess celebrates 50 years.

[Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) @256chessfed]

Team Uganda at the 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship 2026 held in Entebbe 14th - 23rd May.

Uganda was able to win 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals in the classical.

📸Arthur Mukunya - @BaniBulletin

@AfricanChessCon @NBSportUg @newvisionwire
#AYCC26 #ACC50 #AfricaChess50 #UgandaChess

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

A father’s greatest pride is watching his children turn dreams into history.

Winnie Muchoki wins gold, Nathaniel Muchoki takes silver at #AYCC2026 in Uganda repeating their #AYCC2025 brilliance in Zimbabwe.

Back-to-back continental excellence for the Muchoki family.

[Bani Chess Bulletin @BaniBulletin]

The ladies on the arbitration team at the successfully concluded 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship hosted by @256chessfed in Entebbe-Uganda, take a moment down the memory lane with @AfricanChessCon President Tshepiso Lopang

📸Arthur Mukunya

@FIDE_chess @OnTheQueenside @UgChessWomen

#ShePlaysChess #WomenChess #AYCC26 #ACC50 #AfricaChess50

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

21 days until Jwaneng hosts Africa’s finest chess minds in a celebration of legacy, culture, and excellence.

As the African Chess Confederation celebrates 50 years, the countdown continues.

📍 Jwaneng, Botswana
📅 18–27 June 2026

#AICC2026 #ACC50 #RoadToBotswana #AfricanChess

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

A beautiful full-circle moment having officiated at the very 1st edition of the Africa Youth Chess Championship, he returned again for the 17th edition in the year the ACC celebrates 50 years.
A true symbol of legacy, consistency, and service to African chess

[Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) @256chessfed]

Meet IA Gunther Van Den Bergh the Chief Arbiter of the successfully completed 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship in Entebbe Uganda.

Having served as Chief Arbiter at countless events across Africa and Match Arbiter at a couple of Olympiads, He has also served as an IT professional (Programmer) for the last 26 years.

📸Arthur Muknuya-@BaniBulletin

@FIDE_chess @AfricanChessCon

#Chess #AYCC26 #ACC50 #AfricaChess50

[African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon]

The African Chess Confederation mourns the passing of FM Shabir Bhawoodien, former South African Champion and arguably the first African to win the World Amateur Chess Championship (2003) @FIDE_chess @GaytonMcK @robertmarawa @SABC_Sport @Newzroom405