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
The King and Queen of Katwe Return: Highlights!!! Photo Credit: Ivan Mukuye The atmosphere at the SOM Chess Academy in…
Grandmasters Reign and Rising Stars Shine at the 2026 Mavens Open in Nairobi The KICC Delegates Hall in Nairobi was…
The 2026 Gambit Invitational: A Masterclass in Rapid Chess The boards have been packed away, and the clocks have stopped…
A Queen’s Gambit in Namugongo: Juliet Asaba Reigns Supreme at the 2026 Queens of Chess Rapid International Women’s Day 2026…
The 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS CROWNED Photo Credit: Ivan Mukuye, Bani Chess – Arthur Mukunya After three grueling weekends and 11…
The Heat is On: Drama and Destiny at the 2026 Uganda National Chess Championship The silence in the tournament hall…