Afro Rook | African chess

African chess, told by Africans. Stories, history and culture from the board, plus player stories visit

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

Afro Rook is live.
We tell African stories and history through chess — the players, the openings, the culture.
Read the blog. Play Eshu, our chess engine. Wear the merch.
Every player has a story. Come and tell yours.
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[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

It's time you share your chess story on https://t.co/tAvbf64kgg don't you think so? 🌚

[💙🩵Jada_Jay✞🩵💙 @JadaJay01]

It's about time you started playing chess, don't you think? It's 2027 already!

[Chess.com @chesscom]

a game of chess a day keeps the brainrot away

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

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From his cousin’s chessboard to a 2,124 live rating, Kingsley reflects on his first FIDE rating, painful setbacks and an unbeaten return to form. @KingslayerGM

#afrorook #chesstory #nigeriachess

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

Every tournament. One board. ♟️

Find, enter and follow chess tournaments across Nigeria, all in one place.

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#AfroRook #NigerianChess #ChessTournament #Chess

[🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria Chess Juniors @NIGERIAJUNIORS]

The games are on 🙌💯

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

@a_assurance 😂😂😂😭

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Play chess. 🥀

[Kharis @kharis_micheal]

Therapy is costly. Any other alternative?

[Turkishh @TInyhunta]

How good was this move from Frank Marshall??

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

Every square has a story. Afro Rook brings chess, African culture and the journeys of players together. We’re here to share stories, celebrate every voice and inspire the next move.

#AfroRook #Chess #AfricanChess #ChessCommunity #EverySquareHasAStory

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

@chesscom Jack looks stressed Tbh 😭😂

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@Okekeissac Hi Isaac, let's collaborate 🏆

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

@Tobilobaoguns We would like to feature a your story on Afrorook. Kindly send a message if interested..

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

@KingslayerGM You're welcome champ 🏆🎉👏

[ChessEver @chesseverapp]

One year since we lost Daniel Naroditsky.

Remembering Danya, his generosity as a teacher, and the joy he brought to so many through chess. His games and lessons continue to inspire.

[Toluwanyme @toluwanyme]

A decent performance at the 2026 South West Chess Championship. Finished tied for 1st alongside IM Femi Balogun and Osayande Kingsley #chess #fide #Competition

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

@toluwanyme Hi Toluwanyme,

Congratulations on your recent performances! We’d love to feature your chess journey on Afro Rook. Your story could inspire many others, and we’d be delighted to help share it with our community. Would you be interested?

[The Gift of Chess @thegiftofchess]

Beautiful chess sets donated by William Holden ❤️

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

https://t.co/4U6FENFYV9
From his cousin’s chessboard to a 2,124 live rating, Kingsley reflects on his first FIDE rating, painful setbacks and an unbeaten return to form. @KingslayerGM

#afrorook #chesstory #nigeriachess

[Afro Rook | African chess @AfroRook]

@KingslayerGM @SwallowofSkyaca Thank you! Please send us a DM, and we’ll share the steps to have your story featured on Afro Rook.