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From Edo to National Spotlight — Akinrogunde Clinton Stars at National Chess Event

In the quiet intensity of the ongoing Nigerian National Chess Competition, one name continues to draw attention from spectators, analysts, and fellow players alike —Akinrogunde Clinton. At just 19 years…

Okogbe takes Chess to the grassroots, commends Life and Chess Club

In the quest of strengthening the game of Chess and making it a loveable sport in Edo State, the Chairman House Committee on Sports, Edo State House of Assembly, Hon.…

Sabina Chikere Chess Sequence 25 Crowns Champions with Cash Prize

Sports Commission Encourages Youth to Embrace Chess And Education It was a day filled with electrifying displays of strategic brilliance and intense mental prowess at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium as…

Life and Chess Club To Hold Sabina Chikere Chess Sequence 25 Event

The renowned Life and Chess Club is all set to host the long-awaited FIDE-rated Sabina Amiemenoghena Chikere Chess Sequence 25 event on the 12th of June at the prestigious Samuel…

IDSDP 2023: Heritage And Sports Host Chess Tournament

The third edition of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) Chess tournament was recently held on 6th April 2023 in Benin City (Edo State). The event…

Shaibu fulfils the promise of personal sponsorship of Idara Emmanuel to the African Junior Chess Championship

…beneficiary promises to make Shaibu happy. Days after getting the promise of the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu to personally finance his trip to the African…

Idara Emmanuel bags Philip Shaibu’s sponsorship to African Chess Championship

Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu has awarded 19-year-old Idara Emmanuel total sponsorship to the 2022 African Juniors Chess Championship in Algeria. Friday, October 21st 2022 is…