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

ABACUS Chess Championship 2026: Elevating Classical Chess in Uganda

Over 200 chess players packed the venue at the Kireka Sports View Hotel for a two-day classical chess tournament aimed…

THE UBC CENTRAL DISTRICTS CHESS TOURNAMENT

Checkmate for Mental Health: Highlights from the UBC Central Districts Chess Championship Chess met community health in Muyenga as the…

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Remarkable Life and Legacy of Kaloki Hawi (2007–2026)

By:Chess Dispatch and the Ugandan community. Date: 15 August 2026 It is with profound sadness, a heavy heart, and deep…

Gambit Chess Club Launches Muyenga’s First-Ever Chess Hub

August 1st came with a serious blast. History was quietly (and not so quietly) made at the beautiful La Foret…

CHESS HISTORY ON THE NILE: Eastern Region Sets the Pace in Historic Grand Prix Debut

Under the new national sports legal framework, the mandate for sports federations in Uganda has taken a dramatic, structural shift….

Record-Breaking KCB School Chess Tournament Makes History in Kampala.

KAMPALA, UGANDA — The local youth sports landscape witnessed a historic milestone on Saturday, July 18th, as the highly anticipated…