Meet Kyle Kuka, a 15 year old Chess Champion from Nairobi Kenya who placed 2nd at the Kenyan National Championships. He spent 3 weeks in NYC training for the upcoming Chess Olympiads where he will represent Kenya in Uzbekistan. He finished camp with a US Chess rating of 2077.
Chess & Chill Lagos is here.
Chess, music, refreshments and good people — one Saturday afternoon in Yaba.
Saturday, 22 August
2–6 PM
Café One, Yaba
Early Bird — ₦6,000
Regular — ₦8,000
You don’t need to be a strong chess player or come with someone to play.
Limited spots available.
Tickets link in the replies ↓
“Chess teaches us that every move matters, every sacrifice has a purpose, and every child deserves a chance to make their own move.” ♟️
Cc: @thegiftofchess
Celebrating Our Founder on His Birthday
Today, we celebrates our Founder @nwaezivictor, whose vision is rooted in a simple but powerful belief, chess can be more than a game, it can be a tool for education, confidence, critical thinking, and hope.
Through @chess4hope, that vision continues to reach children and young people in underserved and conflict affected communities, creating spaces where they can learn, think, connect, and dream bigger.
As we celebrate you today, we celebrate not just another year, but the impact of a vision that continues to grow one chessboard at a time.
Happy Birthday Victor, may the year ahead bring you greater purpose, meaningful impact, and many more wins on and beyond the chessboard.
From all of us at Chess4Hope, thank you for building with purpose.
Cc: @thegiftofchess@Chess4Impact
Chess Lovers in Kaduna State 🇳🇬 This is For You All
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come make some moves, meet new people, and enjoy the vibe.
📍 Colab Innovation Campus, Barnawa, Kaduna
🗓 Friday, August 7th
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM
No pressure Just good moves, good people, and great vibes with chess.
Cc: @thegiftofchess@ActivLiving_
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s 14-year-old Ekunke Odey Goodness wins FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 🏆
✨ History was made in Abuja as Nigeria’s 14-year-old Ekunke Odey Goodness emerged as the inaugural champion of the FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026, scoring an impressive 9/11.
♟️ The young Nigerian produced a remarkable performance against a strong field to claim the historic title, finishing ahead of two experienced compatriots, FM Eugene Ekpoikong Unwana and FM Bomo Lovet Kigigha, who were second and third, respectively, with 8½ points each.
🔸 The championship, organised by FIDE and the Nigeria Chess Federation in Abuja, was played over 11 rounds with the time control of 15 minutes plus a 10-second increment.
🌐 Read more: https://t.co/VTwGzbL99k
📷 Nigeria Chess Federation
When you play chess, always do your very best to win. But if you do lose, and you certainly will, shake hands, set the board up, and get ready to play again. If you do this consistently, wins will certainly come your way. Its inevitable.