Kingsley Osayande

Just a young man building his future, one move at a time. ♟️

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

I'm short of words 😭 just a month ago I was 1987 and in a few days I will be back to 2100
Finished the event with 6/7 joint first with IM FemiBalogun and https://t.co/F9yws4Ms6F was a wonderful experience
Special shout out to my coach @SwallowofSkyaca and Lagos state chess team

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

Thanks for this 🙏

[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

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@lambda401 Thanks 🙏

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

Finally back to 2100 😭🥹

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

Day 1.
Did some positional exercises 🫡

[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

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@AfroRook @SwallowofSkyaca Yeah sure

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

I'm short of words 😭 just a month ago I was 1987 and in a few days I will be back to 2100
Finished the event with 6/7 joint first with IM FemiBalogun and https://t.co/F9yws4Ms6F was a wonderful experience
Special shout out to my coach @SwallowofSkyaca and Lagos state chess team

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@Cheflammy @SwallowofSkyaca That is the fair guy Toluwanimi
I'm the dark guy

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@Dacryptocrafter @SwallowofSkyaca Nah didn't play her

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@Dayyo15 @NIGERIAJUNIORS @SwallowofSkyaca Thanks man 🙌

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@favour89092 @SwallowofSkyaca Thank you 😭🙌

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@tomii_pearl @SwallowofSkyaca Thank you ma

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

@Tobilobaoguns The game was actually instructive.,
I was too greedy 😂
I have never seen f6 idea before
So I thought it was a mistake I could explore...
Omo mehn

[Kingsley Osayande @KingslayerGM]

Nice one I was white in this game....

Come to southwest
I will show why French defense is weak 🙈🥹😀

[Tobiloba🇦🇷 @Tobilobaoguns]

Enjoy This masterpiece, in a classical game🙂‍↔️, all moves were accurate. French supremacy >>>>>>

[🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria Chess Juniors @NIGERIAJUNIORS]

♟️🇳🇬 NCJ JUNIOR CIRCUIT 2027 — AN IDEA FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

What if Nigerian junior chess players had a reason to compete all year, not just tournament by tournament?

We're working on an idea:

🔥 The NCJ Junior Circuit 2027

A year-long competition designed to give Nigerian junior chess players a structured pathway to compete, develop and earn recognition based on their performances throughout the year.

Players would earn Circuit Points from qualifying FIDE-rated classical tournaments across Nigeria, with stronger tournaments carrying more points.

The goal?

🏆 Create a competitive national pathway
♟️ Encourage more classical chess
📈 Reward consistency and performance
🇳🇬 Give promising juniors more opportunities to compete
🤝 Build connections around young Nigerian talent

At the end of the 2027 Circuit, the leading juniors in the different categories would have the opportunity to receive NCJ support for national competitions in 2028.

This is still an idea we're developing.

But we believe Nigerian junior chess deserves a system that doesn't just identify talent ,it helps talent keep competing.

We're opening the conversation with individuals, companies and organizations who believe in creating more opportunities for the next generation.

If you'd like to learn more about the idea or explore how you could be involved, our DMs are open. ♟️🇳🇬

[🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria Chess Juniors @NIGERIAJUNIORS]

🇳🇬♟️ NIGERIA CHESS JUNIORS SEPTEMBER RECAP

September was a month filled with breakthroughs, achievements and memorable performances for Nigerian junior chess.

From the international stage in Samarkand to major tournaments across Nigeria, our young players continued to make their presence felt. 🔥

🌍 CHESS OLYMPIAD — SAMARKAND 2026

Nigerian juniors took centre stage at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.

♟️ CM Goodness Ekunke became the youngest the Male player ever to represent Nigeria at the Chess Olympiad, gaining valuable experience on the biggest team stage in chess.

♟️ Omoruyi Sandra secured the WCM title, adding another major achievement to her growing career.

♟️ WFM Deborah Quickpen and WFM Michelle Nwankwo also represented Nigeria in the Women’s section.

🏆 SOUTH-SOUTH ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Another major September highlight came from Akirogunde Clinton, who emerged as the South-South Zonal Champion.

His victory earned him a shot at the NCC Trials for a place at the main NCC event, giving the young player another opportunity to compete for a place among Nigeria’s top players. 🔥

🏆 SOUTH-EAST CHESS CLASSICS

The juniors also delivered strongly at the South-East Chess Classics in Umuahia.

U20 performance

🥇 Tyowase Collins — 6.5/7
🥈 Osayande Kingsley — 5.5/7
🥉 Alogoe Kere Domo — 5/7
Akirogunde Clinton — 5/7
Okuwosa Nonso — 5/7
Iheanyichukwu Michael — 5/7

Six juniors featured among the leading U20 finishers, highlighting the depth of young chess talent across Nigeria.

Tyowase Collins took the title with an impressive 6.5/7, while Osayande Kingsley finished tied for second overall with 5.5/7 and crossed back above the 2000 rating mark.

🌟 U14 — THE NEXT GENERATION

The younger generation also produced notable performances.

♟️ Bayefa Oyeinkeperemo (born 2015) scored 4.5/7, finishing 17th overall, with a 1880 performance rating and a +24 rating gain.

♟️ Moses-Johnson Oghenemaiwoma (born 2012) scored 4/7 with an 1818 performance rating after entering the event unrated.

Both youngsters recorded strong results against experienced opposition and gave us another glimpse of the talent coming through the ranks.

📈 A MONTH TO REMEMBER

September brought international exposure, zonal success, qualification opportunities, rating milestones and strong tournament performances.

From Samarkand to Umuahia and across the South-South, Nigerian juniors continued to show their strength and development.

Congratulations to every junior who competed, represented Nigeria, achieved a new milestone or simply kept pushing forward this month. 🇳🇬❤️♟️

September was another chapter in the journey. The future continues to look exciting.

#NigeriaChessJuniors #NCJ #NigerianChess #ChessNigeria #ChessOlympiad2026 #SouthEastChessClassics #JuniorChess

[🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria Chess Juniors @NIGERIAJUNIORS]

🚨 NCJ ALERT: COLLINS CROSSES 2200, NONSO BREAKS 2000, KINGSLEY RETURNS TO 2000+! 🇳🇬♟️
Another set of milestones for Nigeria’s rising junior chess talents! 🔥
🇳🇬 Tyowase Collins has crossed the 2200 rating mark, reaching 2203. With this milestone, Collins is now eligible to claim the Candidate Master (CM) title, should he choose to do so.
🇳🇬 Okwuosa Chukwunoso Emanuel (Nonso) has crossed the 2000 rating mark,
Now sitting with a rating of 2066.another major milestone in his chess journey.
🇳🇬 Osayande Kingsley is also back in the 2000+ club, bouncing back after recent rating setbacks.
As this talents continue to rise,greater opportunities, exposure and support will be crucial to helping them reach the next level.

Follow @NIGERIAJUNIORS we’re keeping you updated on the next generation of Nigerian chess. 🇳🇬🔥♟️
#NigeriaChess #NigeriaJuniorsRanking #JuniorChess #ChessNigeria

[🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria Chess Juniors @NIGERIAJUNIORS]

With a ₦3 million total prize fund and a shot at the Nigeria Chess Championship Invitation for the tournament winner, there's plenty at stake! 👀🔥

🏆 Tournament Highlights:
📅 Date: October 15–18, 2026
📍 Venue: University of Ilesa, Osun State
♟️ Format: 7 rounds, FIDE-rated
⏱️ Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment
💰 Registration Fee: ₦10,000
🏅 Prize Categories:
Open: 1st Prize – ₦650,000
U2000: 1st Prize – ₦220,000
Ladies: 1st Prize – ₦180,000
Juniors: Best Junior – ₦50,000
Veterans: Best Veteran – ₦50,000

For Nigeria's rising chess stars, this is another chance to gain valuable tournament experience, challenge established players and compete for major prizes.

🔥 Who will emerge as champion and secure a shot at the Nigeria Chess Championship Invitation?
♟️ Nigeria Juniors, it's time to make your moves!
#NigeriaChess #NigeriaJuniors #SouthWestChess #ChessInNigeria

[Javokhir Sindarov @GMJSindarov]

Gold medal at Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan🇺🇿

Really happy to have represented my country and winning the tournament on my home soil

Second gold medal in olympiads with Uzbekistan 🥇🇺🇿

[🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria Chess Juniors @NIGERIAJUNIORS]

🇳🇬 U14 NOTABLE PERFORMANCES | South East Chess Classics

♟️ Oyeinkeperemo Bayefa (2015) scored 4.5/7, including a draw against 2033-rated Iyoha and a final-round win over 2006-rated Tabugbo.

♟️ Moses-Johnson Oghenemaiwoma (2012) scored 4/7, with a draw against AIM Victor Onyemuwa and a final-round win over CM Ekok Oyama.

Two young Nigerian talents making their mark against strong opposition! 👏🇳🇬

#NigeriaChessJuniors #SouthEastChessClassics #NigerianChess

[🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria Chess Juniors @NIGERIAJUNIORS]

🇳🇬🔥 NIGERIA’S JUNIORS ARE DOMINATING! ♟️
The future of Nigerian chess is already showing their strength at the South East Chess Classics! 👀
🥇 Tyowase Collins — 6.5/7
🥈 Osayande Kingsley — 5.5/7
🥉 Alagoe Kere — 5/7
🔹 Akirogunde Clinton — 5/7
🔹 Okuwosa Nonso — 5/7
🔹 Iheanyichukwu Michael — 5/7
Six U20 players finishing on 5 points or more! 🔥
Nigeria’s juniors aren’t just participating — they’re competing at the top! 🇳🇬♟️
#NigeriaJuniors #NigeriaChess #SouthEastChessClassics #ChessInNigeria