Happy to announce that we @chessinslums have been selected as one of the 7 winners of the world bank youth innovation fund.
Our proposal centered on designing and implementing a Chess and STEM project for secondary school students in low income communities. The grant will help us expand that vision through our Innovation Hub in Yaba.
My deepest gratitude to Precious Oziegbe, Evangeline Inyang, and Levon Gyozalyan (World bank colleagues) for believing in our work and championing it all the way to the final presentation in Washington, D.C. It was nerve wrecking even for me just watching virtually whilst they gave an awe inspiring final presentation.
None of this would have been possible without their conviction and support.
It took us two years of failed applications and due diligence before making the final selection this year. A reminder to never give up despite rejection.
It possible to do great things from a small place. This is Day 1
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Join us on Twitch for an exciting chess broadcast featuring great games and insightful commentary.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love watching chess, there’s something for everyone.
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I'm live with @MauriceAshley for the annual Chess2Change Charity Event!
Chess luminaries from all over the World will join young African chess talents in team hand &🧠 matches to fundraise for their education, equipment and housing.
Watch and say hi: https://t.co/WH8VCk39xk
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⏰ Starting soon! The "Chess 2 Change" charity tournament by @MeetsKids kicks off today at 12 PM ET / 6 PM CET on https://t.co/OKZBMU7vhA! ♟️
Watch business executives team up with talented youth in a Hand & Brain format to change lives and fight poverty.
🎙️ Live games and commentary by @JenShahade and Maurice Ashley on https://t.co/25ZW6kLHPE
#Chess2Change #Chess #Charity
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The stream is now live.
Watch the magic happen here: https://t.co/aMGhDbiGnj
Join us for some fun games and commentary by @JenShahade and @MauriceAshley
Support the kids here: https://t.co/8OmovU2wy3
Only 1 spot left now for tomorrows Chess 2 Change Tournament on @chesscom
Who is up for some charity chess?
Live broadcast at https://t.co/tZKxJfsovm
Commentaries by @MauriceAshley & @JenShahade
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DO NOT MISS IT!!
Join us on Sunday 14th June for the Chess2Change charity tournament! 🏆
Make your moves matter and play with purpose. Every checkmate changes a life, with all proceeds directly supporting kids from inner city communities. ♟️❤️
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Breaking News!
The investor @jaltucher will be playing in Chess 2 Change on June 14. We still have spots left for adults that wants to play some fun Hand & Brain on @chesscom with an African talent. @MauriceAshley & @JenShahade will be doing commentary. https://t.co/t9vJXxxcWA
Chess 2 Change!
• Date: 14 June 2026
• Platform: @chesscom
• Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM US Eastern Time
• Starting Fee: A donation to the kids
Live commentary on Twitch by @MauriceAshley & @JenShahade https://t.co/t9vJXxxcWA
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4 Gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze at the African Youth Championships.
We let the chess speak for itself.. 😋
Now the kids needs team mates for the Hand & Brain Chess 2 Change Tournament on June 14th on @chesscom
Let us know if you are interested to play 😀
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The CEO of DGT Hans Pees entered a bet with 14 year old Elizabeth Cassidy from Kenya who DGT is sponsoring
The bet was who will be first to 2000 in @FIDE_chess elo Unfortunately for Hans Cassidy have been winning everything in 2026 and is now on1967
Sorry Hans but this is over..
If you are a girl that likes to play chess and meet new people then check out our Cross Culture Girls program.
Next session on May 30 is an online workshop with GM Kirk Ghazarian from 11.30am-1pm EST
To attend the session email [email protected]
See you there!