African Chess Confederation @AfricanChessCon
The official X handle for African Chess Confederation - Confédération Africaine des Echecs the governing body of chess in the African continent. africanchessconfederation.com Joined December 2022-
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The future of Malawian chess was on full display as young talents from across the country converged at Bishop Mackenzie International School in Lilongwe for the 2025 National Youth Chess Championship (NYCC), held from 30–31 August 2025 africanchessconfederation.com/african-chess/…
The African Chess Confederation extends its best wishes to the four players proudly representing the continent at the FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. 📌 GM Bassem Amin 📌 Tennyson Olisa 📌 WIM Lina Nassr 📌 WGM Shrook Wafa
What a year it has been for GM Bilel Bellahcene! 🏆 From conquering Africa as the 2025 African Individual Chess Champion to shining on the global stage as the Best Arabic Player at the Fujairah Global Chess Championships true champion’s form! 👏♟️
♟️ From Harare to the world! This December, the African Chess Confederation marks a historic moment launching its 50th Anniversary celebrations and spotlighting South Africa’s 2030 Chess Olympiad bid @robertmarawa @ZBCNewsonline @ZiFMStereo @DailyNewsZim #AfricanChess50
For the first time in many years, a woman will lead officiation at an ACC event an appointment that is both symbolic and inspirational @FideWomen africanchessconfederation.com/chess-player-p…
We remain firmly committed to advancing gender representation within chess arbitration across the continent
Up next is the African Amateur Individual Chess Championship, proudly organized by the Burundi Chess Federation in collaboration with the African Chess Confederation (ACC) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), under the esteemed patronage of the Government of Burundi
The African Chess Confederation proudly supports Chess South Africa’s intention to bid for the 2030 World Chess Olympiad – aiming to bring this iconic event to African soil for the very first time! 🌍✨ @SABC_Sport @SuperSportTV @GaytonMcK @NewzroomAfrikaa @robertmarawa
Zimbabwe will host the 16th edition of the African Youth Chess Championship from the 7-13 December 2025 in Victoria-Falls @ChessZimbabwe @MOTHI_ZIMBABWE @ZBCNewsonline @HeraldZimbabwe @NewsDayZimbabwe @FingazLive @zimlive @HMetro_ @DavidColtart
Burundi will once again host the African Individual Amateur Chess Championship set for the 17th-25th of August 2025. africanchessconfederation.com/acc-tournament…
We love seeing chess thrive across Africa! From local players in Guinea welcoming Nigel Short with banners, to Mauritania’s dynamic growth together, we’re building a continent where chess unites and empowers.
A moment of pride for Africa, Egyptians, and all Africans, as the Egyptian national anthem is played at the 2025 FIDE World Cup Under 8-12, thanks to the Egyptian champion Abdul Rahman Sameh, who raised Egypt’s flag high and brought joy to the hearts of millions of Africans
Egyptian Prodigy Ends Africa’s 18-Year Title Drought at FIDE World Cup
African Schools Chess Leaps Forward Malawi and Nigeria Secure Major Sponsorships as Inclusivity Takes Center Stage
The 3rd cycle of the Chess in Primary Education Academic course has finished. Congratulations to all of you who graduated and dedicated your time for the last 5 months to learn more about #ChessinEducation and gained the academic certificate from the University of the Aegean.
I've packed my bags 😁 It was my first ever World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship The experience can never be traded for anything. More to come 😌 I met with amazing people, from team members to family and well wishers. Thank you very much UK. Right now it's ✈️🇳🇬
South Africa’s rising chess star, Tumi Balura, was met with cheers, hugs, and celebration as she touched down at King Phalo Airport, fresh from the 2025 Africa Individual Schools Chess Championship in Mombasa, Kenya @GaytonMcK @SABC_Sport @CyrilRamaphosa
Starting with a ranking of 29, Zimbabwean budding chess star Allen Nadine Tungamira defied the odds to clinch a bronze medal at the 2025 African Individual Schools Chess Championship.
Top 12 Titans of African Chess 🇪🇬🌍 Here’s a look back at the Top 12 Players who dominated the boards at the 2025 African Individual Chess Championship in Cairo, Egypt 🏆
In her debut international chess competition, Juliet Asaba clinched the gold medal, marking a remarkable start to her global chess journey @UgandaChess_UCF @ntvuganda @mtnug
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