Uganda Chess

Chess in Uganda is more than just a sport—it’s seen as a tool for:

  • Education: Enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and discipline among students.
  • Community Building: Clubs and schools use chess to foster teamwork and mentorship.
  • Youth Empowerment: Hosting youth championships highlights Uganda’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of thinkers and leaders.

Our Stories

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE CHESS SGM 2026 UGANDA?

Securing the Future of Ugandan Chess: UCF Successfully Ratifies Constitution at Crucial SGM By Uganda Chess Federation Secretariat. The landscape…

GRAND CLOSING AT THE AYCC

Gold, Glory, and Greatness: The 17th AYCC Concludes in Entebbe! The pieces have been packed away, the clocks have fallen…

Fire on the Board, Serenity on the Lake: AYCC 2026 Round 8 Update

Photo Credit: Ivan Mukuye What a breathtaking week it has been at the Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe! As…

Battle Lines Drawn: Chess Tensions Rise on Day 3 in Entebbe AYCC

The 17th African Youth Chess Championships have truly found their stride at the Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel. Following a grand…

Entebbe On Fire : The 17th African Youth Chess Championships Kick Off!

The wait is finally over. Today, May 14th, the shores of Lake Victoria became the epicenter of strategic brilliance as…

A GRAND CLOSURE AT THE NATIONALS 2026. UNFORGETTABLE!!

Checkmate in Mbarara: A Historic Milestone for the 35th Father Grimes Chess Championship The Ugandan school sports calendar just witnessed…