Deborah QUICKpen is indeed QUICK!


The much anticipated match between Guinness Book of record holder,Tunde Onakoya and the child chess prodigy Deborah quicken ended in a draw.

Tunde Onakoya showed his prowess winning the Rapid games 3:1 against Quickpen but Deborah proved to be really Quick, she turned the table by recovering from the losses in the blitz games.

Tunde won the first game of the blitz
The second game of the blitz games was really a close one to losing for Deborah, but she won. Tunde was torn between using his rook or bishop to capture a passed pawn, he paused and lost. DebbyQuick won on time.

The last two games of the blitz sessions were indeed a walk over for Quickpen. She won convincingly on both the board and on the clock.

The blitz games ended 3:1 against Tunde Onakoya.

Wow! Deborah QUICKpen is really Quick.

Immediately after the game Tunde grabbed and hugged Deborah. His gesture really showed he enjoyed the games.

Deborah QUICKpen, you did really great.

Tunde Onakoya, thank you for the great work you are doing for the kids.

Congratulations 🎉 QUICKpen Deborah.

Congratulations 🎉 Tunde Onakoya, you have really proven that you are still very relevant on the board in today's chess.

Tunde.O.
Deborah.Q
Rapid (10+3). 3 1
Blitz. (3+2). 1 3

The game ended 4 : 4.

Pls let's grow other children too. We have all seen what QUICKpen can do.


We have many other talented kids that have proven their worth in chess, pls let's work to improve their lives too.

A similar match like this between GOODNESS EKUNKE and DEBORAH QUICKPEN will be worth watching.

OR

TUNDE ONAKOYA VS EKUNKE GOODNESS. 💪💪💪.


@Tunde Onakoya pls find EKUNKE GOODNESS and help him to grow, GOODNESS is GOOD but he has been so unlucky with bad managers. "Anything for the kids".🫡👊

If you agree with me on EKUNKE GOODNESS, pls post a comment and share this.

Kudos to the organizers of this event,
Daniel Ford, THANK YOU.


Please, let's look inwards and use this medium to grow other kids too.

The games were really beautiful to watch.

Once again,
Congratulations 🎉 QUICKpen.

Congratulations 🎉 Tunde Onakoya, you are indeed a blessing to the kids of this generation. Keep up the good work.


Written by J5mi media and events

Photo credit T-boy

Ecobank’s National Schools Team Chess Championship 2024 ends in applause 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.

Will this rain of praise ever stop? Maybe until another event overshadows this. 😃

The accolades, commendations, ovation and plaudit that followed the just concluded Ecobank’s National Schools Team Chess Championship has been massive from every quarters. Particularly, from the participants, school administrators, spectators and the likes: Primary schools, secondary schools and the Tertiary institutions, chess enthusiast and many others all across the country - Nigeria.

Funny enough, where you hear some individuals complaining of some inadequacies, they still ended up scoring the event 9/10. 😃
Isn't that a pass mark?

Kudos to Ecobank, the Nigerian Chess Federation NCF and the team that made this event a huge success.
Just to mention a few: The Ecobank team- you deserve ten Gbosas👊 and salutes🫡, The NCF team, O'Toby, Othims, Zlater, VP- Mr. Adeyinka, the very many professional good arbiters, the very few bad arbiters🤔. The media crew, Channel TV, the photographers (although more was expected from your end, only selected few individuals were captured), the Ecobank canteen 😋that made quality food available for all the participants (isn't that awesome) and so many great chess personalities that worked behind the scenes. You are all appreciated.

The event started on Friday 24th May and ended on Sunday 26th May.

We have never seen it in this fashion before in Nigerian Chess.
Yes, there have been several chess tournaments, but this year's Ecobank’s National Schools Team Chess Championship stood out and will be on the minds of many for a long, long time.👍


Over a thousand students from all across the country converged on the ECOBANK headquarters at Victoria Island, Lagos to play games of chess and jostled for the over N15m prize money at the Ecobank’s National Schools Team Chess Championship.

There are three categories:
- Primary Schools
- Secondary schools and
- Tertiary Institutions

118 primary schools, 86 Secondary schools and 42 tertiary institutions participated.


Three winners emerged at the different categories.

🎉🎁🏆🏆WINNERS:🎉🎁🏆🏆
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
🥇1st Place:🎖️ Marvelvine Montessori School, Lagos.

🥈2nd Place:🎖️Scholars Academy, Ibadan, Oyo State.

🥉3rd Place:🎖️Okikioluwa Junior Academy, Ibadan, Oyo state.




SECONDARY SCHOOLS
🥇1st Place:*🎖️Dayspring Schools, Ibadan, Oyo state.

🥈2nd Place:🎖️Platform Schools, Ipaja, Lagos State.

🥉3rd Place:🎖️Ireti Senior Grammar School, Ikoyi, Lagos State.



TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
🥇1st Place:🎖️ University of Lagos (Unilag)
🥈2nd Place:🎖️ University of Benin (Uniben)
🥉3rd Place:🎖️Chess In Slums Africa (CISA)


Congratulations to all the winners.

The first place winners at the Primary Schools and Secondary Schools categories will represent Nigeria at the World School Team Chess Championship.

A big 'THANK YOU to NCF.
Another big THANK YOU to Ecobank.
Finally, a BIG THANK YOU to all that made this event a huge success.

With all the recent achievements in Chess in this country.
-Tunde Onakoya's Guinness Book of World Record.
- Now, Ecobank’s National Schools Team Chess Championship 2024.

The upsurge in playing and learning the game of chess can never remain the same.

Congratulations 🎉 to the Nigerian chess community. We hope, we all build on this.
Kudos NCF, Mr Adeyinka (VP) and his team.👍

Photo Credits: The Organizers. T-boy

As the prestigious Ecobank National Schools' Team Chess Championship 2024 draws near J5mi had this interview with a school administrator and chess instructor.

It bothers on the integrity of chess arbiters at tournaments and values of organizers.

What will you like to talk about?
The Ecobank National Schools' Team Chess Championship 2024.


Can we meet you?

Greetings chess coaches/instructors, chess players, school administrators and finally a very special greetings to our highly esteemed up and doing administrators/organizers of The Ecobank National Schools' Team Chess Championship 2024.

I have a little write up, I have captured:

INTEGRITY OF ARBITERS.
I was prompted into writing this mainly because the organizers of this event "The Ecobank National Schools' Team Chess Championship" have proven to be really upright and credible so far in the way they have been discharging and managed every issue that has come up as regards this event till date.
Kudos to the organizers👍.

In our chess community, there have been several issues that have bothered one about arbiter's incompetence, lack of integrity coupled with terrible and questionable organizers that lack transparency.

Often, tournaments are created with them having their premeditated choice-candidates to win the tournaments.

The Ecobank National Schools' Team Chess Championship will involve several hundreds of innocent school children from different primary and secondary schools from all across the country.

I am quite sure that a handful of the arbiters that will be officiating at the event will also doubled as chess coaches with their schools being represented at the event.
I stand to be corrected though.

So, will/can they be really transparent?

Many of our children have been trained to respect teachers/elders, they may not be able to fight for their rights when/if being cheated. This bothers largely on the integrity of the arbiters and can only be "put to check" by the event organizers.

Sadly, within the last two months, I personally saw and witnessed few of these inadequacies at chess tournament. They are heart rending.

"Children coming out of the playing hall crying and complaining that when irregularities like "illegal moves" are reported arbiters will say games should continue. But, if it is the other way round, the same arbiter will uphold." without any explanation!

"I saw chess coaches in the name of being arbiters hovering around their players. One in particular, virtually stood behind his player's opponent almost all through the game." - where is FIDE rule?
- Chief Arbiter scolding a young player for losing a game within the playing hall. In his words: "you, that you are an experienced player, how would you do that?" despite the fact that the tournament was still on.

- Pairing being manipulated in favour of a choice player.

- Chess player was made to play a different opponent other than the one the pairing list, despite the availability of his opponent. Yes, he won, but at the end tie break position was affected

- At a very reputable children's tournament, scores were manipulated to favour a player.
A player that was not on the list, suddenly, appeared on the list after the first round was over, and was given a winning point against another player

Note: this "another player" was on the list and was said to be on bye.
Not just that, the chief arbiter (which I, personally hold with huge respect) clearly said to the player, you are on bye at the beginning of the tournament.
Yet, despite reporting the issue promptly, nothing was done.
The organizers only came to apologize and beg the parent of the child involved at the end of the tournament.

Pls, can you talk more on this, I found that really interesting.

Sadly, it was the boy's first ever chess tournament. The mother looked at me and asked, is this how you ppl do? That almost ended my relationship with the family. The poor boy vowed not to play at any chess tournament again.

What?
Sorry, I am not sure I will like to drag the people involved. By reading this alone, they already know who you interviewed. But, this should sound as a warning, good people with great reputations should try not soil their hands over matters that may cause them to be dragged in the mud. Little things done at times may cause a huge harm.

Fair enough

The primary goal of any chess arbiter is to understand and uphold chess rules in an equitable manner, and to manage conflicts fairly.


I read an article in 2021, written and published by Mr. Eugene Akhiwu Ehidiamen, an international arbiter, with years of experience and also well known in the chess community, where he clearly stated his concerns and dissatisfaction as regards a major chess event then, he emphasized various issues and what he feels should be corrected as regards the arbitration team of the chess events. 
Mr. Eugene Akhiwu's article spiked so much discussion amongst people in the chess community in 2021.

An excerpt from his article.

His Article…

“The Chess Arbiter is a professional in his chosen field and is expected to go through required training and acquire necessary experience to move up the ladder of his profession. Arbitration in Chess Tournaments is not an all comers affair as FIDE places a very high premium on the qualities expected of an Arbiter in a Chess tournament.

FIDE’s views about the Chess Arbiter are crystallised in the preface to the Laws of Chess – viz “……..the Laws assume that Arbiters have the necessary competence, sound judgement and absolute objectivity. ……..”

Talking about integrity. 
Finally, I ask,

Can a student enrolled to write an exam also be one of the invigilators in the exam hall? Is it possible for the Coach of a Football Team even if he is a FIFA graded referee to be part of officiating in a tournament where his team is participating?
Even if this was possible a serious minded Coach would be too involved in trying to strategise for his team’s success to accept such an offer[/i].

If the Coach is not a certified referee and yet offered the job of a referee in a tournament in which his team is participating, then it is either the organisers are trying to undermine his team’s performance by keeping him “busy” or trying to hoodwink other participating teams.


Everything about chess play and administration are guided by rules and regulations and this has been the bane of chess development in Nigeria because some people usually always want to have their way even if they have to lie and mislead other people to get there.[i][/i]

Considering that the effective actions of the Arbiters during the games play a very significant role in the success of any chess event, authorities concerned with the selection process for arbiters should be definite on the competence of the nominated persons.

The first step in this direction is to ensure that the selected person is a trained and certified arbiter before looking at the person’s history of performance and antecedence."

I am adding this: Also, with integrity.


I wish the organizers of The Ecobank National Schools' Team Chess Championship 2024 will borrow one or two clues from this.
Thank you.

NIGERIA HIGHEST RATED BLITZ PLAYERS EVER ON LICHESS.

by Timitea

(- adjusted and modified)

Content:
1. Introduction
2. What is the Lichess App?
3. Who are the best of the best online chess players in Nigeria?


∆ INTRODUCTION

You might be wondering why this list was compiled.
NIGERIA is the most populated country in Africa.Majority of chess player in Nigeria plays thousands of bullets and blitz game daily on the LICHESS APP.



∆ WHAT IS THE "LICHESS APP."?
What is the Lichess app?
Lichess is an online chess app where chess players can play different games of chess with anyone from anywhere in the world.

With the Lichess app, just to mention a few:
One can learn how to play chess, play with the computer, solve chess puzzles, play in online tournaments, create your own tournament, watch chess tv, learn from the best players in the world and so many others.


∆ WHO ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST IN THAT POPULATED COUNTRY ??

Here is the list so if you are looking to challenge someone, be careful because those LISTED BELOW ARE CONSIDERED PREDATORS.
Don't play......they are specialist in Blitz game.

*IF YOUR USERNAME MADE THE LIST, CONSIDER YOURSELF A VERY GOOD PLAYER WITH MASSIVE STRENGTH*

*NOTE
YOGG is the Undisputed best Blitz Highest rated player ever in Nigeria with 2775 displacing Dabee from our 1!!!!!*


*1. IM ADU OLADAPO
Lichess username: YOGG
Rating: 2775.
(confirmed and verified)*

2. FM Adegboyega Joel Adebayo
Lichess username: Dabee
Rating: 2738.

3. IM Aikhoje Odion
Lichess username: Odirovski
Rating: 2713

4. Bomo Kigigha Lovet
Lichess username:
Grandmasterbomo
Rating: 2622.

5. AbdulRahman Akintoye
Lichess username: FMdbestsmiles
Rating: 2612.

6.IM BUNMI OLAPE
Lichess username: micfel
Rating: 2608

7. Udeme Edet
Lichess username: Udemzo
Rating: 2608

8. Jimmy Ogunlana
Lichess username: nigerianmachine
Rating: 2602

9. Nwana Emmanuel(Manny)
Lichess username: Manfromspain
Rating: 2601

10.IM_Daniel Anwuli
Lichess username: IM_Daniel Anwuli
Rating: 2594


11. Igwubor Kikosem
Lichess username: Queen5layer
Rating: 2563


12. David Okike
Lichess username: CM Davigator
Rating: 2578

13. FM Abimbola Osunfuyi
Lichess username: Spinoza_echec
Rating: 2542

14. Engineer Ed (BEAST OF LAGOS)
Lichess username: NJA_B
Rating: 2540

15. Olisa Tennyson
Lichess username:Tenny_trigah
Rating: 2538

16. IM FEMI BALOGUN
Lichess username: IM stuffings
Rating: 2537

17. Isaac Okeke
Lichess username:
IMnextlevel4naija
Rating: 2531

18. Japheth Lester Adedapo Adeoluwa
Lichess username: GMkopanolvsky
Rating: 2531

19. Kenny Ugo (Fanken)
Lichess username: Jblick
Rating: 2528

20. Adejoh Joshua.
Lichess username:
Dorianvengeance
Rating: 2524

I am glad to tell you that these are the strongest Top 20 rated BLITZ PLAYERS EVER rated in Nigeria that are fully active.
Note: these ratings are subjected to daily changes for all these players are very active on Lichess, they play games almost everyday.

Thank you and stay blessed❤️

God bless Nigeria and God bless Nigeria CHESS❤️

Credits:
*Gm kopanolvsky*
*Kereshady*
*Engr Ed BEAST OF LAGOS*
*Daanielsladebackup*
*Master Manny*
*one3hill*
*And the whole of SPORTS64SQS*

NEW FOUNTAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT 1.0 March 26th 2024.


New Fountain Secondary School Chess Tournament 1.0.

It was a time of fun and mind exercise for the pupils of New Fountain Secondary School, Festac Access Road, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State on Tuesday 26th March 2024..as they battle among one another in games of chess.

Chess training started in New Fountain School in 2019, but this is the first major chess tournament they will be having in the school.

The thrill and challenge connected with competing in chess tournaments filled up the atmosphere of the school.
It was quite a sight to see the excitement and nervousness some of the pupils displayed after each pairing.

To spice up the event and also to build the pupils' interest in competitive chess, Agoro Timileyin, the current Nigerian National Under-14 Chess Champion, was present at the event.

Lydia Doherty, the head girl of the school assisted in taking the attendance, she also played in the tournament.

It was a Swiss pairing of 5 rounds for every contestant, but unfortunately, only three rounds out of the 5 were completed. In all, the excitement and fun was great.

At the end of the third round, Odinaka Samuel, Omonu Jonathan, Sean Igwilo and Okolo Destiny won all their three games, the four players finished with 3 points out of 3.
Eleven (11) other players were on 2 points while the rest had between 1.5 to 0.5 points.

Interestingly, everyone was a winner, for none of the pupils ended with zero point. It was so much fun.
Pupils that arrived late at the venue after the pairing has been made were not allowed to partake in the event.

After the tournament, Emmanuel Ndong, the head boy, decided to challenge the visiting National Under-14 Chess Champion, Agoro Timileyin.
They played two games, both games ended in favour of Timileyin.
Ndong Emmanuel shook hands with Timileyin, he has learnt a few new tricks from the champion. It was so much fun.

Two teachers, Mr. Princewill and Mrs. Chidinma also engaged in a battle on the board. Mr. Princewill won with a beautiful back row knight checkmate.

A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Amaka Ndidi Nwoko, the principal of the school and also Mrs. Oyenka, the teacher in charge of clubs.

Another big SHOUT OUT TO
Mrs. Oyenka
Mr. Princewill
Mrs. Serah Egeonu
Mr. Joseph Agoro (King's Mind Chess)
Master Timileyin Agoro
- your presence and assistance at the event really made a lot of differences.
THANK YOU.

We give God all the glory for the success of the event.

For the details of paring and results click:
https://swissonlinetournament.com/Tournament/Rating/7ce19c7f291441e3ba0509b13448cb36


Photo Credit: Timi-boy

QUICKPEN DEBORAH EBIMOBO-ERE shines again at the NATIONAL FRIENDS OF CHESS March 27th 2024. Blitz Session.

DEBBYQUICK (the wonder girl) just arrived back in Nigeria after having a very successful outing at the African Individual Chess Championship (AICC) 2024, Accra, Ghana, where her unusual strength and capability was strongly felt when she put an end to the winning streak of the South Africa’s WIM Jesse February Nikki.
It was in round 7 that Jesse met her fate, when she was paired against the wonder girl Deborah Quickpen. Quickpen dominated the game right from the beginning and eventually won.
She also had a draw in her game with the Egyptian WGM Shahenda Wafa.
(Details of her advent at the AICC is coming soon.)

DEBORAH QUICKPEN FINISHED 3RD @ NATIONAL FRIENDS OF CHESS TOURNAMENT. March 27, 2024.

Now, just today at the ongoing National Friends of Chess (NFOC) chess tournament holding at the Chevron Recreation Centre, Gbagada, Lagos.
Deborah Quickpen has proven again that when chess is mentioned in this country Nigeria, she is one of the major forces to be reckon with.
NFOC is not just women or female chess affairs as it has often been for her at chess tournaments.

The NFOC Blitz tournament had many of the top male chess players in the country.

Deborah finished in 3rd place. After dining with the lions and lionesses of chess in Nigeria. She really did well with the dishes that were served before her.😂

Some of the unbelievably strong players that fell victim of DEBBYQUICK with blitz rating of 1937 show of strength at the NFOC Blitz tournament include:

Koko Obubele rated 2089,
Okemakinde Toluwanimi rated 2062,
Ogbogho Dennis rated 2018.

Of worth of mention, is Deborah Quickpen's game against Edet Udeme Dominic rated 2133.
Edet Dominic was ranking 1st at the tournament having won 7 games with a draw until he met Deborah Quickpen in game 9. She simply put an end to Edet Dominic winning streak.
Don't ever win 7 games before meeting Quickpen in the month of March. 😂😂😂😂 ask Jesse February. 😢

But in game 10, Nigerian super- experienced IM Balogun Oluwafemi Daniel rated 2157 simply showed DebbyQuick how not to play chess blitz games.

One will think, now that Deborah Quickpen, playing against the two highest rated players at the blitz tournament in her Game 10 and 11 respectively......

...and with IM Balogun Oluwafemi Daniel rated 2157 show of strength over Deborah,

......that Game 11 will just be a walkover for the highest rated player at the tournament:
IM Odion Aikhoje rated 2292.

Then, the unexpected happened, 😯

Debby won IM Odion Aikhoje rated 2292.😯

Quickpen finished with 8.5 points out of 11.

Edet Udeme Dominic ranked 1st at the tournament. He had a tie with IM Balogun Oluwafemi. They both finished with 9 /11 points, with Deborah Quickpen closely following behind them with 8.5/11 points.

Edet Udeme Dominic lost only one game. His game against Deborah Quickpen.

Deborah Quickpen fought really well, she ranked 3rd out of 103 players.

This is one of the most beautiful outings for the 11 year old wonder girl DEBORAH QUICKPEN.

Keep soaring higher and higher. 👍


Photo credit: Othims

The Nigerian National Schools Team Chess Championship 2024.


Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) is planning a National Schools Team Chess Championship for the year 2024.

This year’s championship will feature 100 secondary schools and 100 primary schools across Nigeria with 5 players from each school, totaling 200 players.

There are very attractive prizes for winners of both junior and senior categories, the winners will be awarded the National School Chess Champion in Nigeria.

The organizers - The Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) stated that the winners will also be representing Nigeria at the World School Team Chess Championship at Uzbeskistan later this year! Although, according to our source the world school team chess tournament for this year 2024 can not verified yet as the world body for chess (FIDE) do not have "World Schools Team Chess Championship on her calendar for this year 2024.


NCF wrote: "We are glad to let you know this year’s event has been sponsored by Ecobank, hence they’re the lead sponsor.

This is an opportunity for you as a chess tutor and school administrator to get you and your school involved in this championship that will feature some of the best schools across Nigeria."

Of worthy of note is that a similar event was organized by the NCF last year but with a little spread. Many schools did not know about it because the information came out really late. Plaform Schools, Ipaja, Lagos. won and enjoyed an all expense paid trip represented Nigeria at the world school team chess championship.

Note:
Registrations have started and schools are already registering.
What are great initiative from The Nigerian Chess Federation.
Keep up the good job.

*KINDLY NOTE: Slots are limited!*

For further details pls contact:
Nigeria Chess Federation on Facebook, twitter and Instagram.

https://x.com/NCF_ChessFed?s=09

https://www.instagram.com/nigeriachess?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg==

*KEY POINTS FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP*

1. The tournament is well prized.

2. The tournament already secured an executive venue

3. The tournament can only accommodate 200 schools in Nigeria. 100 primary school teams and 100 secondary school teams.

4. Primary shall not play against Secondary

5. The tournament is national, and there shall be restrictions to the number of Lagos schools to be registered. A certain % shall be allocated to Lagos State while we encourage schools from other parts of Nigeria to participate. It shall be on an early registration basis. Registration details shall be communicated soon.

6. We are working on free registration, but this is yet to be confirmed.

Pry school: max 10 years old

Secondary school: max 16 years old

A school with both can present their different teams. Note that primary school shall play differently from secondary school this time.

Tentatively, the date is Friday, 24 May 2024, and Saturday, 25 May 2024.

Subject to the sponsors' acceptance of the provisioned date.

So, go and start training for your kids.

Adeyinka Adewole
Vice President, Nigeria Chess Federation

NIGERIAN NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. 2023

AGORO TIMILEYIN wins Under-14 category to emerge the National Under 14 champion.


The Nigerian National Chess Championship (NCC) is the biggest and most important Chess Event in Nigeria. It is the determinant of the Nigerian National Chess Champions. The championship features two sections.

1. The Elite Invitational Section.

2. The Open Section.

In the Elite Invitational Section, 24 of the best chess players in Nigeria compete for the Nigeria National Chess Champion and Nigerian National Women’s Chess Champion.

This happens after going through a rigorous selection and qualification process at different levels, which includes emerging tops at the Nigerian National Chess Championship Qualifiers Tournament schedule for different parts of the country.

Then, they are entitled to an invitation to compete in this final stage.

The Open Section accommodates players at every category, masters and beginners with a very strong and vibrant Junior Category, which caters for the age groups: Under-10, Under-14 and Under-20, where other National Chess Champions of the different categories emerge.

Hundreds of players and thousands of visitors participates in this annual chess events which runs for eight days. In the last three years, Orchid-Lekki Chess Club (OLCC) hosts the final stage of the championships on behalf of the Nigerian Chess Federation (NCF). The quality and influence of the Nigerian National Chess Championship has improved and grown significantly, leading to faster development of the sport in Nigeria. The championship has unveiled young talents and provided hints on the future possibilities of Chess in Nigeria. The 2023 edition of the Nigerian National Chess Championship held between 2nd – 9th October, 2023.

TIMILEYIN AGORO EMERGES TOP AT THE 2023 NIGERIAN NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Under-14 category featured thirty-nine (39) young talented chess players from all around the country. It was a keenly contested battle for the top prizes and for the top spot to be the next crowned the next Nigerian National Under-14 Chess Champion. Notable among the players are Master Evbuomwan Henry who was favoured to win the tournament being the only FIDE-rated under-14 chess player at the event. Also, the four-member team of Platform School - Adekanye Arif, Amir Obe, Daniel Taiwo and Popoola Taiwo, who just came into the country after representing Nigeria in Kazakhstan, Asia at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship. They won at the Nigerian National School Team Chess Championship.Master AGORO Timileyin played with these top contenders and won. He emerged 1st position with 5 points out of 6. He won and got crowned as the Current Nigerian National Under-14 Chess Champion.

https://chess-results.com/tnr827709.aspx?Ian=1&art=4

https://punchng.com/chess-rising-stars-shine-at-national-championship/?amp

https://von.gov.ng/chess-rising-stars-shine-at-national-championship/

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Timileyin AGORO

NIGERIAN NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. Oct. 2023

TIMILEYIN AGORO

The Nigerian National Chess Championship (NCC) is the biggest and most important Chess Event in Nigeria. It is the determinant of the Nigerian National Chess Champions. The championship features two sections.

1. The Elite Invitational Section.

2. The Open Section.

In the Elite Invitational Section, 24 of the best chess players in Nigeria compete for the Nigeria National Chess Champion and Nigerian National Women’s Chess Champion.

This happens after going through a rigorous selection and qualification process at different levels, which includes emerging tops at the Nigerian National Chess Championship Qualifiers Tournament schedule for different parts of the country.

Then, they are entitled to an invitation to compete in this final stage.

The Open Section accommodates players at every category, masters and beginners with a very strong and vibrant Junior Category, which caters for the age groups: Under-10, Under-14 and Under-20, where other National Chess Champions of the different categories emerge.

Hundreds of players and thousands of visitors participates in this annual chess events which runs for eight days. In the last three years, Orchid-Lekki Chess Club (OLCC) hosts the final stage of the championships on behalf of the Nigerian Chess Federation (NCF). The quality and influence of the Nigerian National Chess Championship has improved and grown significantly, leading to faster development of the sport in Nigeria. The championship has unveiled young talents and provided hints on the future possibilities of Chess in Nigeria. The 2023 edition of the Nigerian National Chess Championship held between 2nd – 9th October, 2023.

TIMILEYIN AGORO EMERGES TOP AT THE 2023 NIGERIAN NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Under-14 category featured thirty-nine (39) young talented chess players from all around the country. It was a keenly contested battle for the top prizes and for the top spot to be the next crowned Nigerian National Under-14 Chess Champion. Notable among the players are Master Evbuomwan Henry who was favoured to win the tournament being the only FIDE-rated under-14 chess player at the event. Also, the four-member team of Platform School - Adekanye Arif, Amir Obe, Daniel Taiwo and Popoola Taiwo, who just came into the country after representing Nigeria in Kazakhstan, Asia at the FIDE World Schools Team Chess Championship. They won at the Nigerian National School Team Chess Championship. Master AGORO Timileyin played with these top contenders and won. He emerged 1st position with 5 points out of 6. He won and got crowned as the Current Nigerian National Under-14 Chess Champion.

https://chess-results.com/tnr827709.aspx?Ian=1&art=4

https://punchng.com/chess-rising-stars-shine-at-national-championship/?amp

https://von.gov.ng/chess-rising-stars-shine-at-national-championship/

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Timileyin AGORO