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Nigeria's premier annual inter-school chess tournament developing 21st-century skills and future leaders.
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Did you know playing chess goes far beyond just being a player?

There's a whole world around the game,

In Chess Beyond the Board, we're exploring some of the people and roles that help make the game what it is.

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Chess is a game of strategy, patience and occasionally pretending you meant to do that.
Which one is the most relatable? Let us know below!
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Today, we celebrate Nigeria, our people, our culture and all that makes us proud. 🇳🇬💚

Here’s to the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers and leaders shaping Nigeria’s future.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬

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What would you play?

You’ve got the position. You’ve got the move.

Now, can you figure out how to checkmate?

Take a moment to study the board, think through your options
Swipe to see the move.

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Things we loved about ChessMasters 2026

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Chess is bigger than the board. ♟️

This week, we’re celebrating Babatunde Ogunsiku, a Nigerian chess player whose work spans competition, education, writing and the development of chess talent.

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Every great chess ecosystem needs more than players. It needs people who teach, organise, tell stories and create pathways for the next generation.

Who else in the world of chess deserves to be celebrated? Drop their name in the comments and tell us who we should feature next!

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There’s always something new to discover about chess.

From unexpected strategies to moves that let two pieces move in the same turn, the game is full of little details that make every match more interesting.

Swipe to learn more.

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A little throwback to ChessMasters 2025.
It was the start of something great, bringing together young players, coaches, schools and families for a day of strategy, competition and community.

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What one of these do you resonate the most with?

The one who attacks too early? The one who forgets to watch the opponent? Or the one who sees a winning position and suddenly forgets how to play?

There’s more to chess than knowing the right move.
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A huge congratulations to all the winners of the FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Championships! ♟️

It was incredible to see players compete at this level, with Nigerian players making their mark on home soil.