Archives Tag: Chess
Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Tunde Onakoya
April 19, 2022
Babatunde Onakoya is a 27-years old professional chess player, chess coach, and the founder of Chess in Slums Africa, an initiative that aims to empower young boys and girls in rural areas through chess. Born in Lagos on October 6th, 1994, Tunde is the eldest of the two sons of Mr and Mrs Onakoya. … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Tunde Onakoya
How An Organisation, Chess In Slums Africa, Is Changing The Narrative For Good
April 19, 2022
When we talk about the game of chess and chess championship as a whole, Africa or even Nigeria rarely comes to mind. Chess games and chess players are often associated with people termed as “geniuses” that comes mostly from Russia, the United States, China and other places in Scandinavia. Also, one is quick to … Continue reading How An Organisation, Chess In Slums Africa, Is Changing The Narrative For Good
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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Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s cultural history is replete with a lot of beautiful innovations that helped our forefathers relax and socialize, regardless of their technological state at the time. One of such marvels that live on today, is the Ayo game — a Yoruba traditional board game, usually played by two people on a semi rectangular wooden board, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant
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How to Know the Right Time to Move On
April 19, 2022
I love chess because it is all about strategy; planning your next move while you anticipate your opponent’s next move. Sometimes, I wish life will just be as straightforward as playing chess. You can predict the set of moves your opponent is likely to make and plan your own move based on that (this depends … Continue reading How to Know the Right Time to Move On
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International Participation Expected at Lagos Chess Classics
April 19, 2022
International players will be visiting Nigeria to participate in the Lagos Chess Classics, to hold from 8th to 11th, October at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere. The event is endorsed by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) as a ranking event, and will feature Grand and International Masters from Belarus, Egypt, … Continue reading International Participation Expected at Lagos Chess Classics
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