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
In September 2022, Nigeria found itself under the chess spotlight. Lagos became the continent’s chess battleground, hosting the 2022 Africa Individual Chess Championship — a
Chess doesn’t just sharpen minds — it changes lives. And in early 2023, Nigeria showed once again it’s ready to do both, by hosting the
There’s something magical about watching a young player break into the big time. When that kid is 17 and comes from humble roots, the magic
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