Chess news in nigeria
Here are some recent chess news from Nigeria:
- Nigeria's Chess Federation Elects New President: In October 2022, the Nigerian Chess Federation (NCF) held its elective congress, where a new president, Mr. Oladapo Adegboye, was elected to succeed the outgoing president, Mr. Kolawole Ajayi.
- Nigeria Wins 5 Medals at African Chess Championship: In September 2022, Nigeria won 5 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze) at the African Chess Championship held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The team was led by International Master (IM) Oladapo Adegboye.
- Nigerian Chess Players Qualify for World Chess Championship: In August 2022, two Nigerian chess players, IM Oladapo Adegboye and FM Oluwafemi Balogun, qualified for the World Chess Championship after finishing in the top 3 at the African Chess Championship.
- Nigeria Hosts International Chess Tournament: In July 2022, Nigeria hosted the 2022 Lagos International Chess Tournament, which attracted players from over 20 countries. The tournament was won by IM Oladapo Adegboye.
- Nigerian Chess Federation Launches Online Chess Platform: In June 2022, the Nigerian Chess Federation launched an online chess platform, Chess Nigeria, to promote chess in the country and provide a platform for players to compete and improve their skills.
- Nigeria's Chess Team Wins 3 Medals at African Junior Chess Championship: In May 2022, Nigeria's junior chess team won 3 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze) at the African Junior Chess Championship held in Cairo, Egypt.
- Nigerian Chess Player Becomes FIDE Master: In April 2022, Nigerian chess player, FM Oluwafemi Balogun, became a FIDE Master (FM) after achieving the required rating points.
These are just a few examples of recent chess news from Nigeria. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments in Nigerian chess, I recommend following reputable sources such as the Nigerian Chess Federation's website and social media channels.