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April 8, 2026

FIREWORKS AT THE 3rd SOM Easter Open Chess Tournament

The King and Queen of Katwe Return: Highlights!!! Photo Credit: Ivan Mukuye The atmosphere at the SOM Chess Academy in...

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March 23, 2026

MAVENS LIGHTS UP EAST AFRICA CHESS

Grandmasters Reign and Rising Stars Shine at the 2026 Mavens Open in Nairobi The KICC Delegates Hall in Nairobi was...

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March 17, 2026

FIREWORKS AT THE GAMBIT INVITATIONAL

The 2026 Gambit Invitational: A Masterclass in Rapid Chess The boards have been packed away, and the clocks have stopped...

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March 9, 2026

WOMEN'S DAY FIRED UP WITH CHESS!

A Queen’s Gambit in Namugongo: Juliet Asaba Reigns Supreme at the 2026 Queens of Chess Rapid International Women’s Day 2026...

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February 23, 2026

A NEW ERA FOR UG CHESS: The 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS CROWNED

The 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS CROWNED Photo Credit: Ivan Mukuye, Bani Chess – Arthur Mukunya After three grueling weekends and 11...

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February 16, 2026

UG NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - A HOT WEEKEND

The Heat is On: Drama and Destiny at the 2026 Uganda National Chess Championship The silence in the tournament hall...

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February 9, 2026

THE UG NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP - 2026

Photo credit – Ivan Mukuye ⏱️ The 11-Round Round Robin Schedule In this “all-play-all” format, each of the 12 players...

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February 2, 2026

THE CHESS WORKING TEAM 2026! - UNVEILED

The Uganda Chess Federation has announced its new team, comprising skilled and experienced individuals passionate about advancing chess in Uganda....

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January 31, 2026

UGANDA CHESS TO ALIGN WITH THE SPORTS ACT

Uganda Chess Federation Takes Steps to Align with New Sports Act The Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) held a Special General...

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