cifo1145:


I'ld like to join this initiative so I can support it with both cash n kind...I'm a strong lover of the game of strategy. Please email or WhatsApp me with the needful info. Cifo1145@gmail.com or 08053126947.

B.Regard

Thank you very much for your interest, you would get an email soon. l

nepapole:
I dont know y i jus cant understand this game. But i am not dull na.

Lol... Its not difficult. You just need someone to put you through nd try playing it regularly.

If you are serious learning it, YouTube videos will aid you faster

What a joy to see the Children when they are happy!

This is a great initiative. let's support it .


A donation to this cause can lead to affecting Generations positively.

joywendy:
Here is the YouTube link for those who couldn't watch it with the link above. The short Documentary


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BymoqvrHyBs

great job man. I appreciate you.

I no know why I nor just fancy this chess TBH. No matter how hard I try, I seem less interested .

Let the slum kids shine

peacettw:
Awwww.
Recently watched the movie "Queen of Katwe" last week. A movie produced by Disney in 2016 on slum kids who learnt how to play chess starring Lupita Nyongo.
Loved the movie. It was truly inspirational.
I guess this idea came from the movie.
Well done

Watched the movie in 2016, an exceptional one..still the only movie I have in most of my archives

I love this

Hahahaha chess things Great chess

joywendy:
The Chess in Slums Initiative is a Non- profit organization aimed at using the noble game of chess to help youngsters in slum communities realize their full potential by integrating principles of the game with management of daily challenges in life, enhancing abstract thinking, creativity and innovation.

This initiative was founded by National Master Tunde Onakoya, a passionate chess player/coach who strongly believes that chess can be wielded as a powerful tool to change the world.

He says the game changed his life and he is trying to use it to help the children in the slums as he also came from there.

Recently, He did a short documentary with BBC Africa about the purpose of the Initiative and how it has improved the lives of some of the children there. Some of the children have even gotten scholarships to study. Most of their scholarships came from social media, with some users asking how they can contribute to the project.

This short documentary have gone viral over a space of a few days, with Popular online platforms like Bellanaija writing a short piece on the documentary
Here is the link to the documentary by BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47499618

Thank you for going the extra mile to share the ChessInSlums movement with the World.

folake4u:
I no know why I nor just fancy this chess TBH. No matter how hard I try, I seem less interested .

I have a frosted glass chess at home, since I got married I've been begging my wife for me to teach her but she shows no interest.
I give up, I'm just gonna wait till my 5 month old son turns 5yrs so I can teach him and have a chess play mate

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Jiang:


The game is over hyped, booring as fuvck when you are too good & ur opponent is an amateur, And extremely time consuming if your opponent is good.



In summary, god of war is MUCH MORE ENTERTAINING, as you get to enjoy the feeling of slaying old gods, giants & mythical creatures who get in ur way

Chess isn't over hyped, it's a very deep game.

It is said that the possible combination of moves on a chess board is more than d stars of d galaxies

cifo1145:


I'ld like to join this initiative so I can support it with both cash n kind...I'm a strong lover of the game of strategy. Please email or WhatsApp me with the needful info. Cifo1145@gmail.com or 08053126947.

B.Regard

Hi. Thanks again

You can send a pm to Chessinslums here on nairaland as well.

If you are interested in this initiative you can follow them on social media and also send a pm.

Thanks for your wonderful comments

masterpiecer:


Chess isn't over hyped, it's a very deep game.

It is said that the possible combination of moves on a chess board is more than d stars of d galaxies

And that's what makes it extremely booring, cause you keep thinking how ur opponent will counter certain, once you finally decide an awesome one, d opponent will just make a dumb move or outright quit because he thinks u are cheating

Hello

Is there any chess competition in Lagos that I can sign up to?

Jiang:



And that's what makes it extremely booring, cause you keep thinking how ur opponent will counter certain, once you finally decide an awesome one, d opponent will just make a dumb move or outright quit because he thinks u are cheating

You sound like one that doesn't really have an idea on how it works, the concept of cheating is very rare in chess. The aspects of quitting too is another thing.

Just tell us you don't like to think too much. No need for all the grammar. We go understand...

teekay213:
Hello
Is there any chess competition in Lagos that I can sign up to?

Yea. there is one coming up in April. Check the flyer below

masterpiecer:


I have a frosted glass chess at home, since I got married I've been begging my wife for me to teach her but she shows no interest.
I give up, I'm just gonna wait till my 5 month old son turns 5yrs so I can teach him and have a chess play mate

Eyah. Environment also though as a factor.

Try taking her to a place where there a many players females and males alike having fun playing the game. it might spark interest.

nepapole:
I dont know y i jus cant understand this game. But i am not dull na.

You can start from my chess thread for beginners:

You will like it. .

https://www.nairaland.com/2152083/chess-basics-beginners

joywendy:


Yea. there is one coming up in April. Check the flyer below

thanks for the info dear.
I guess I will take the bank teller with me to the hall after payment.

teekay213:
thanks for the info dear.
I guess I will take the bank teller with me to the hall after payment.

I suggest you call the number on the flyer and let them know you have paid so they can pair you accordingly and let you know what's next.

Rather than go with just teller.

Reminds us of Queen of Katwe.

Imortal001:
Plaining to have a chess club in the nearest future. chess is more than a game. if you know, you know.

ya bro

Earthquake2:
Nigerian children have low iq to understand chess

That's the truth

This is so outrageous. I learned chess when I was 12 and I'm Nigerian.

joywendy:
The Chess in Slums Initiative is a Non- profit organization aimed at using the noble game of chess to help youngsters in slum communities realize their full potential by integrating principles of the game with management of daily challenges in life, enhancing abstract thinking, creativity and innovation.

This initiative was founded by National Master Tunde Onakoya, a passionate chess player/coach who strongly believes that chess can be wielded as a powerful tool to change the world.

He says the game changed his life and he is trying to use it to help the children in the slums as he also came from there.

Recently, He did a short documentary with BBC Africa about the purpose of the Initiative and how it has improved the lives of some of the children there. Some of the children have even gotten scholarships to study. Most of their scholarships came from social media, with some users asking how they can contribute to the project.

This short documentary have gone viral over a space of a few days, with Popular online platforms like Bellanaija writing a short piece on the documentary
Here is the link to the documentary by BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47499618

awesome

jefff455:
queen of katwe right

yeahh. Thank u

peacettw:


The African film is Queen of Katwe

u are right. Thanks

Jiang:


The game is over hyped, booring as fuvck when you are too good & ur opponent is an amateur, And extremely time consuming if your opponent is good.



In summary, god of war is MUCH MORE ENTERTAINING, as you get to enjoy the feeling of slaying old gods, giants & mythical creatures who get in ur way

It's not the game. It's your brain

peacettw:
Awwww.
Recently watched the movie "Queen of Katwe" last week. A movie produced by Disney in 2016 on slum kids who learnt how to play chess starring Lupita Nyongo.
Loved the movie. It was truly inspirational.
I guess this idea came from the movie.
Well done

I love that movie.. so inspiring!

Which kain talk be dis 1??