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REPORT ON NIGEL SHORT’S VISIT TO GHANA

During his two day stay in Ghana, Nigel Short held meetings with the executive council of the Ghana Chess Association to discuss the way forward for development of chess in Ghana, He also paid a courtesy call on the British High Commissioner and also held a meeting with the Director General of the National Sports…

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OCHUKO EMMANUEL WINS 5th PRESIDENT’S CUP

Nigerian chess player, ochuko Emmanuel took home the star prize of US$700 when he came out tops in the 5th President’s Cup Chess Championships which came to an end on 5th July, 2015 at the Thoedosia Oko Hockey Stadium. The 5 day, 9-round swiss event saw his compatriot, David Erhabor placing second ahead of Hermann…

NIGEL SHORT TAKES ON 20 CHESS PLAYERS
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NIGEL SHORT TAKES ON 20 CHESS PLAYERS

Nigel Short, during his visit to Ghana, took on 20 chess players during an exhibition match. He recorded a perfect score of 20/20. Notable players included CM Jamena Mensah, Robert Sackey Sekou Nkrumah and female champion Angela Ayiku.   Spectacles  

NIGEL SHORT TO VISIT GHANA
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NIGEL SHORT TO VISIT GHANA

Well renowned British Grandmaster and once a contender to the world title, Nigel Short will visit Ghana on 30th June and will also be at the opening ceremony of the President’s Cup Championships on 1st July. He has been invited by the Ghana Chess Association to give a public lecture on the game of chess…

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2015 ZONE 4.4 YOUTH UNDER-16 TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Under the auspices of the African Chess Confederation, the Ghana Chess Association has the honour of inviting FIDE affiliated African Federations in Zone 4.4 of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the 2015 Zone 4.4 Youth Under 16 Team Chess Championships. Read more to download full publication of event below. PDF – ZONE 4.4…

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THE LION’S LOUDEST ROAR

Lionel Adu’s impressive performances in recent times reached its peak when he won his first GCA individual open tournament. The 7-round Easter Chess Tournament came to an end on 11th April, 2015 at the Media Center of the Accra Sports Stadium and attracted 14 top players. Lionel, who in 2011 led the western region to…

ELIZABETH SEY WINS GOLD AT UG INTER-HALLS
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ELIZABETH SEY WINS GOLD AT UG INTER-HALLS

Elizabeth Frances Sey Hall came out winner at this year’s University of Ghana Inter-Halls Chess Championships which came to an end 28th march 2015 and took place at the Athletic Oval of the school campus. The tournament, organized by the Sports Directorate of the school, brought together six halls to battle in the rather dramatic…

TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR JOSEPH AMO ASMAH BY THE GHANA CHESS ASSOCIATION
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TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR JOSEPH AMO ASMAH BY THE GHANA CHESS ASSOCIATION

The blow was hard, the shock severe; we never dreamed your death so near. But only those who love can tell the pain of parting with you without farewell. God give us strength to face this blow, what it meant losing you, no one will know. The birth of Ghana Chess came about in 1970…

GHANAIAN AWARDED CHESS INTERNATIONAL MASTER TITLE
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GHANAIAN AWARDED CHESS INTERNATIONAL MASTER TITLE

Six time Ghana National Chess Champion, Francis Anquandah emerged winner of the Zone 4.4 Individual Chess Championships that took place at Yaounde, Cameroon from November 21 to 29 2014. He scored 7.5 out of the possible 9 to win the crown. This has made not only him the first Ghanaian to be awarded with an…

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ALISA CHESS CLUB WINS GOLD

Alisa Chess Club was crowned Club Champions at the keenly contested the Inter Clubs Chess Championship that came to an end on 22 September 2014 at the Media Center of the Accra Sports Stadium. This feat however didn’t come easy as they had to win on tally difference after finishing with the same points as…