Abuja, Nigeria — Thursday, 6th November 2025. The newly constituted Board of the Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) convened its inaugural meeting in Abuja on Thursday, 6th November 2025, following the successful conclusion of the Federation’s elective congress. The meeting marked the formal commencement of activities for the new administration and provided a platform for the […]

The 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State wasn’t just about athletics, football, or track events — it became a bold celebration of mind sports. Among them, chess shone brightly, proving that Nigeria’s new generation of players is ready to take center stage. The chess event was marked by youth dominance, technical brilliance, and one […]

In 2025, Nigerian chess got one of its proudest moments: Tennyson Ewomazino Olisa, a 22-year-old talent from Delta State, became the first Nigerian ever to qualify for the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament. This wasn’t just personal glory—his debut marked a milestone for the country’s chess scene as a whole. Rising Through the Ranks Olisa’s journey […]