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The chess event at the @NsfDelta2022, started with a few hiccups......
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@NCF_ChessFed @thims1985

[AfricaChessMedia @AfricaChess]

AFRICA CHESS MEDIA RATING ROUNDUP: NOVEMBER 2026

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#AfricanChess #Chess

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

♟ The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announces the appointment of advisers and representatives of the President as part of the Federation’s new organisational structure, presented on 26 October 2026.

The FIDE President’s Office, headed by Adil Kozhikhov, will focus on implementing the Federation’s strategic priorities and strengthening international cooperation. Its responsibilities will also include working with partners and national chess federations, as well as coordinating specific projects and initiatives.

Read more: https://t.co/HmrK9TbyKZ

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

♟ After announcing its new organisational structure on 26 October 2026, FIDE has begun assembling the team responsible for the Federation’s daily operations.

The administration will be headed by Secretary General Alina Dvoretskaya. Her team will execute FIDE’s decisions and coordinate the ongoing work of the various departments.

Read here: https://t.co/ZaJRsTFTkx

[AfricaChessMedia @AfricaChess]

#Africa will have its Continental Chess Championship away from the Africa Individual Chess Championships.

We hope the @WanjalaBenardW led administration will look into this unique opportunity before their administration is over.

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

💵 $2.5 million prize fund for the Salesforce FIDE World Championship!

Each player will receive $200,000 for each game won. The remaining balance of the prize fund will be split equally between the players

🏆 If the match is decided on a tiebreak, the prize money will be divided as follows:
Champion – $1.3 million
Runner-up – $1.2 million

♟ Salesforce FIDE World Championship 2026
📍 Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭
🗓 Games: November 24–December 12

#GukeshSindarov #Chess

[AfricaChessMedia @AfricaChess]

Dear African Chess players, here is another opportunity to face off against top grandmasters.

Prepare for the battles ahead.

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

🇹🇷♟ Istanbul to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026

Istanbul, Türkiye, will welcome the world’s elite chess players this December as the host city of the 2026 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, one of the most anticipated events on the international chess calendar.

Freedom Holding Corp., FIDE’s strategic partner since 2023, has become the title sponsor of the event. As part of the 2026 cooperation agreement, Freedom supports not only major FIDE events like Candidates and World Championship match, but also chess training centres, school programmes, and talent scouting initiatives worldwide.

FIDE President Timur Turlov (@TurlovforChess):

“We are delighted to bring the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships to Istanbul. Türkiye has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to organise world-class chess events while making an outstanding contribution to the growth of our game at every level. I would like to thank the Turkish Chess Federation and its partners for their commitment and cooperation. We look forward to celebrating the end of the chess year together in one of the world’s most dynamic and welcoming cities.”

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

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Weekly Digest #1: Goodness, Dave and Kenya’s Commonwealth Medals

https://t.co/Zgr2SKa0Wv #AfricanChess #Chess

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From FIDE to the ACC: What Africa Should Expect from Chess’s New Leadership

https://t.co/zKYQKwiWgq

#AfricanChess #Chess

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The newly minted @SAChess_01 FIDE Master, Charlton Mnyasta, showed exactly what he’s made of at the just-concluded FIDE World Chess Olympiad!

Watch & Enjoy the Endgame!

https://t.co/UIrVrnwZKP

[Bani Chess Bulletin @BaniBulletin]

46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

#Moments by Bani Chess Bulletin for #africachess
Uganda🇺🇬
Angola 🇦🇴
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Malawi 🇲🇼

#ChessOlympiad

@FIDE_chess @AfricaChess @BruvschessMedia

[Bani Chess Bulletin @BaniBulletin]

46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

#Moments by Bani Chess Bulletin for #africachess

Kenya🇰🇪
Sierra Leon 🇸🇱
Somalia 🇸🇴
South Sudan 🇸🇸

#ChessOlympiad

@FIDE_chess @AfricaChess @BruvschessMedia

[Bani Chess Bulletin @BaniBulletin]

46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
#Moments by Bani Chess Bulletin for #africachess

#ChessOlympiad

@FIDE_chess @AfricaChess @BruvschessMedia

[Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) @256chessfed]

@UgChessWomen @NCSUganda1 @BaniBulletin WIM Sana Omprakash Kayyar wins to make it 4 - 0 for Uganda vs Fiji.

#WomenChess #ChessOlympiad

@NCSUganda1 @UgChessWomen

[Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) @256chessfed]

The Uganda Chess Queens win against Fiji as one match is still in play.

3 -0 it stands at the moment.

WIM Sana Omprakash Kayyar is still in play.

@UgChessWomen @NCSUganda1

#UgandaChess #WomenChess #ChessOlympiad

[Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) @256chessfed]

Round 1 line-up | Uganda PWD vs Uzbekistan 1

Board 1: Enock Seguya
Board 2: Wasswa Sharif Mbaziira
Board 3: ACM Ezekiel Masiko
Board 4: Hannah Nakamya
Captain: Wilson Mugwanya

Follow live from 13:00 EAT.

#TeamUganda #UgandaChess #ChessOlympiad2026
#PWDChess #AfricaChess

@FIDE_chess

[ChessNGFed @ChessFed_NG]

Team #Nigeria heading out for the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan!

[ChessNGFed @ChessFed_NG]

#Nigeria’s first 8 - 0 at A #Chess #Olympiad!
The Open & Women scoring full points, same afternoon
Team Nigeria did what no Nigerian Olympiad squad has done before.
The Open team defeated New Caledonia 4 - 0. While the Women’s team struck Mali 4 - 0.

8 boards
8 wins
0 draw

[ChessNGFed @ChessFed_NG]

Day 2 of the @FIDE_chess #World #Chess #Olympiad brought stronger opposition for Team #Nigeria, and both teams suffered a 3½ - ½ defeat on both ends.

Yesterday was tough. Today is a new opportunity.

Keep fighting, Team Nigeria!

The Olympiad is far from over!

[Ogunsiku Babatunde @Othims_]

As the #chess world looks towards the 2026 @FIDE_chess #Presidential #Elections.........
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[Ogunsiku Babatunde @Othims_]

2 DAYS TO GO!

In less than two (2) days, @AfricaChess #Media brings you a special conversation with some of the key voices who are hoping to shape the future of global chess.

FIDE Presidential Candidate, @JanHBuettner

Deputy, IM @TelegraphChess

FIDE Treasurer Nominee, Vukani Dlamini

Hosted by @thecosmochip and @cassandramendie, this promises to be an insightful conversation on leadership, chess in Africa and, most importantly, Africa’s place in the global chess ecosystem.

What are their plans for Africa?
What should African chess players, federations and stakeholders expect?
And what kind of leadership does chess need at this critical moment?

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM Nigeria Time | 4:00 PM SA Time

Venue: LIVE on Google Meet

🔗 Join us: https://t.co/bpjcycZbgx

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