Archives Tag: Chess Championship
Chess Heights Tournament Goes National
April 19, 2022
Chess Heights, a monthly chess tournament held in Lagos, has been upgraded to a national event, according to organizers. Chess Heights is the trade name for the Chess Heights Group, an organization devoted to enhancing the lives of individuals through chess as a driving force for change. The organization was founded in 2006 by Tolulope … Continue reading Chess Heights Tournament Goes National
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Nigerians should appreciate chess, says Tanitoluwa
April 19, 2022
Recall the shrewd Nigerian kid who was all the rave in the media after he won the New York State Chess Championships in his category? Tanitoluwa Adewumi is back on our screens, and this time he has called on all Nigerians to appreciate the game of chess. According to the eight-year-old, the deep level of … Continue reading Nigerians should appreciate chess, says Tanitoluwa
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8-Year-Old Nigerian Refugee Wins The New York Chess Championship
April 19, 2022
Forced Move Tanitoluwa Adewumi and his family were victims of a widespread terrorist attack inflicted by Boko Haram on Christians in northern Nigeria. In a bid to secure the future of their children, Tanitoluwa’s family migrated to the USA in 2017. Getting to the US was one thing, providing the much needed amenities for the … Continue reading 8-Year-Old Nigerian Refugee Wins The New York Chess Championship
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