A Remarkable End to the 2023 National Chess Championship
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A Remarkable End to the 2023 National Chess Championship

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CM Kwabena Adu-Poku wins the coveted National Chess Championship title for the 3rd consecutive time. Gertrude Banini wins the prestigious National Women’s Chess Championship on her first attempt. The 2023 Ghana National Chess Championship Finals, two 10 player round-robin tournaments (Open and Ladies sections) were held over 5 days from December 26-30 at the Ghana college of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE 12TH PRESIDENT’S CUP
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE 12TH PRESIDENT’S CUP

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The President’s Cup is the longest running chess tournament organized annually in Ghana.

Chicago Chess Foundation Students Heading to Ghana for Chess Exchange
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Chicago Chess Foundation Students Heading to Ghana for Chess Exchange

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Six students from the Chicago Chess Foundation will visit Chorkor, a small fishing community in Accra, Ghana for a week-long stay aimed at promoting cross-cultural understanding and citizen diplomacy. During the visit, the students will teach, play chess and learn about the local culture from their Ghanaian peers. In exchange, the locals will learn about…

2021 NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Qualifiers)
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2021 NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (Qualifiers)

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The National Chess Championship, commonly referred to as Nationals in the chess community, is an annual chess tournament that sees the participation of the nation’s finest players. These players battle it out for the title of National champion as well as a spot on the National Men and Women’s Chess Teams. The defending champions for…

Where did all the Chicken go!?

Where did all the Chicken go!?

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Confusion in the restaurant as participants of the African Youth Chess Championships seems to have fallen in love with the Best Western Plus Hotel’s delicious Chicken, which has been the first thing to run out. A good thing there was even more back in the kitchen then.   Credits to the Chef and Kitchen Staff of the Hotel. #AYCC2021 #ghanachess #africanchess                                                                          Article by…

Tears and Laughter
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Tears and Laughter

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It was a very emotional opening day filled with mixed feelings as some players exited the playing arena with broad smiles while others met their coaches in tears. These emotional times show us just how passionate these young ones are about the lovely game.  #AYCC2021 #ghanachess #africanchess                                                                          Article by Der Schwarze Konig