Chess News Nigeria

[Chess News Nigeria @ChessNewsNG]

@sepril23NG @kingsley_24 People, you fucking dunce

[BRAVEDAVE @The_bravedave]

This is CM Toluwanimi Okemakinde, currently the 23rd highest rated Nigerian chess player, and top 10 in Rapids & Blitz time controls.

He won the #CyntocoChess tournament in Benin, then won the next edition in Ogun. Will he make it a hattrick today in Anambra?

#ThankYouIMToco

[THE CHESS JOURNAL (BY XAVIER) @IwuagwuX]

Nigerian chess grows stronger when juniors are encouraged, rewarded, and challenged. IM Toco continues to make that happen. #ThankYouIMToco #CyntocoChess

[JAIYE @justjayeh]

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A lot has been said about the state of Nigerian chess lately, and those criticisms are quite valid.

But there are also people quietly contributing positively to the ecosystem every time. IM Toco consistently sponsoring events deserves genuine respect.
#cyntocochess

[Olohijieagbon Glory✨ @GloryAgbon]

One of the biggest supporters of the Nigerian Juniors! #ThankYouIMToco #CyntocoChess.
Cynthia toooo Amazing beautiful ladyyy🤭❤️

[ChessPILLS @Otons08]

Every young player who gets to compete in these events gains something valuable. Thank you IM Toco for creating these opportunities. #ThankYouIMToco #CyntocoChess

[Mercy Iliya Namarwa @Namarwa_Jnr]

The atmosphere, the opportunity, the support for juniors — IM Toco keeps raising the standard with these U25 Rapid tournaments. Nigerian chess appreciates you.
#ThankYouIMToco
#CyntocoChess

[Chess News Nigeria @ChessNewsNG]

A huge shout-out to the amazing people who make Nigerian chess better. One of them is IM Toco. With regular tournaments and support for Nigerian chess juniors, he's created a space for growth, while rewarding performances with juicy prizes.

#ThankYouIMToco #CyntocoChess

[Chess News Nigeria @ChessNewsNG]

@Nele_Copywriter What happened? Chess tournament?

[Damian Joshua @DamienJosh56755]

@ChessNewsNG @FIDE_chess #NigeriaChessInCrisis
Where is the reward for excellence if players do not get their prize money????

[Damian Joshua @DamienJosh56755]

So sad!!! Imagine spending over 500 thousand Naira to participate in a tournament and still not get paid your prize.
176k on registration fee alone!!!

[Damian Joshua @DamienJosh56755]

So sad to see tbh!!
#NigeriaChessInCrisis

[Kelvin白い @Kelanour]

Corruption everywhere 😂😂😂

[The Bearded Shaman @Nele_Copywriter]

bruh what?

you know what, I’m going to also talk about the nonsense that happened last week

[Chess News Nigeria @ChessNewsNG]

Chess that has been featuring for 30+ years was removed and NCF no dey talk?

#NigerianChessInCrisis

[JAIYE @justjayeh]

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Per the National Sports Commission decision, Chess will not feature at the 2026 National Sports Festival in Nigeria.

In a country facing declining educational and critical thinking standards, excluding one of the world’s top intellectual sports is concerning.

@Tunde_OD

[JAIYE @justjayeh]

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Per the National Sports Commission decision, Chess will not feature at the 2026 National Sports Festival in Nigeria.

In a country facing declining educational and critical thinking standards, excluding one of the world’s top intellectual sports is concerning.

@Tunde_OD

[Damian Joshua @DamienJosh56755]

Every country is moving forward. Nigeria is moving backward year after year.

National Sports Festival without chess and chess federation is silent?

#NigerianChessInCrisis

[BRAVEDAVE @The_bravedave]

@DamienJosh56755 Bruhhhhhh!

Communication is zero #NigerianChessInCrisis

[BRAVEDAVE @The_bravedave]

Carry chess players from Nigeria outside to rep Nigeria and organize everything in advance? Never.

Everything for this country go stress you.

#NigerianChessInCrisis

[Damian Joshua @DamienJosh56755]

@The_bravedave @Tunde_OD @FIDE_chess #NigerianChessInCrisis
We need Chess to be included in the National Sports Festival @Tunde_OD @FIDE_chess @GiftOfChess