Uganda Chess Federation - Professional and Amateurs Chess Sport in Uganda. Affiliated @NCSUganda1 @AfricanChessCon @FIDE_chess [email protected]
Kampala, Uganda
Joined May 2026
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Clean sweep. Again.
Uganda Women 4–0 Fiji.
The She Cranes take Round 3 the same way they took Round 1.
Queens of the Pearl of Africa. Four boards. Four wins.
@NCSUganda1 @newvisionwire @ubctvuganda
#TeamUganda #SheCranes #UgandaChess #ChessOlympiad2026 #Samarkand2026 #ChessOlympiad
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) retweeted
Full player spotlight: chessdispatch.com/player-spo…
Article by @UgandaChess
#Chess #WIM #UgandaChess #EastAfrica
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) retweeted
Chess history made! ♟️
Meet WIM Sana Omprakash Kayyar — East Africa’s first (and only confirmed) Woman International Master.
Started the game as a teenager after moving to Uganda… and just kept rising. National champion, Olympiad Board 1 star, and now a WIM. Pure inspiration.
Proud moment for Ugandan chess! 🇺🇬♟️
IA Nakiirya Victoria, Secretary for Women Affairs at the Uganda Chess Federation, has successfully participated in the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess – Advanced Swiss Manager Seminar (17–18 October 2026).
Congratulations Victoria! Continual growth and excellence in women’s chess administration. 💪
📸Allan Mbabani | @BaniBulletin
#UgandaChess #FIDE #WomenInChess #SwissManager
ALT IA Nakiirya Victoria at 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) retweeted
Olympiad qualification spots for 2027 World Cup and Women’s World Cup announced
❗FIDE announces the allocation of qualification spots for the 2027 FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup, based on the results of the Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan.
♟️ FIDE is pleased to announce the allocation of qualification spots for the 2027 FIDE World Cup and Women’s World Cup, based on the results of the Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. These prestigious tournaments will showcase top players who have earned their places through exceptional performances at the Olympiad, alongside those who qualify via other pathways.
ℹ️ More info: fide.com/olympiad-qualificat…
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#MbararaMemories ♟️✨ The @Ntare_School , Mbarara adventure! Our children enjoyed an exciting and memorable experience at the 2026 Father Grimes National Schools Chess Championship, representing #SakSchools with pride.
From exploring a new environment to facing opponents across the chessboard, every moment offered an opportunity to learn, make friends and grow through competition. Beyond the game, it was an adventure filled with discovery, teamwork and memories to cherish! ❤️🖤
#SakSchools #HomeOfTalent #EveryChildMatters #WeEnableTheFuture
Candidate Master (CM) Gong Thon Gong of South Sudan wins Western Uganda Region Chess Championship a head of Uganda's FIDE Master (FM) Bibasa Bob and FM Haruna Nsubuga.
📷📷 Courtesy
#UgandaChess #RegionalChess
ALT Candidate Master Gong Thon Gong
ALT Open Section Winners
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CHESS BEYOND BARS! ♟️🌍
Africa is making its move at the 6th FIDE Online Chess Championship for Prisoners (Oct 13-15).
From Nigeria’s debut to Kenya & Malawi, African nations join 140 teams globally to prove every game is a second chance.
#ChessForFreedom #AfricaChess
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) retweeted
Chess for Freedom:
Malawi Takes the Lead
In 2022, donated chess sets found their way into Maula Prison in Lilongwe, sparking a remarkable transformation. Through a partnership between Dadaz Chess Academy and The Gift of Chess, inmates became players, trainers, and competitors.
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) retweeted
Calling all Eastern Uganda Chess Stakeholders!
♟️Join the Eastern Uganda Region Chess Association for a vital Consultative Meeting regarding the upcoming Eastern Uganda Region Chess League.
Whether you play, promote, or just love the game, your voice matters!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 11th October 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM EAT
📍 Venue: Google Meet (Online)
👥 For: Players, Patrons, Promoters & Enthusiasts
Let’s shape the future of Eastern Uganda Chess together!
🚀 The meeting link will be shared across stakeholder platforms.
#UgandaChess #EURCA #EasternUganda #ChessLeague #ChessCommunity
Representing Uganda on the Global Stage.
A blend of tactical brilliance and technical governance at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Pictured featuring FM Patrick Kawuma (L), CM Emmanuel Egesa, International Arbiter (IA) Stephen Kisuze, and National Coach FT Mathias Allan Ssonko (R).
📸Allan Mbabani
#UgandaChess #ChessOlympiad
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) retweeted
Plus, ACC President Mr. Benard Wanjala's election as a Commonwealth Chess Association Executive Director opens exciting doors for African chess!
Read the full story: africachessconfederation.org…
#AfricaChess
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Africa is making its mark at the inaugural 1st Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! ♟️🌍
Proudly represented by Kenya🇰🇪 (96 players) and Namibia🇳🇦 (9 players) among 518 competitors from 13 federations.
#AfricaChess
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) retweeted
Big Chess happening in Mbarara City, Western Uganda. @mtnug @256chessfed @ntvuganda @NBSportUg @NCSUganda1 @NationMediaGrp @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor @tvwestUG @TayariWestTV @Educ_SportsUg
In the Junior Rankings, we see small changes.
Here is how the juniors stand in both Girls and Boys.
#UgandaChess #JuniorChess
Women rankings for October.
Is your favorite still ranked up?
#WomenChess #UgandaChess
After a stellar performance at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, FIDE Master (FM) Harold Wanyama gets back to over 2200 Elos taking 3rd spot in the October rankings.
We also see Candidate Master (CM) Egesa Emmanuel Return to the Top rankings.
#UgandaChess #AfricaChess #BaniChess
African Arbiters at the 46th Chess Olympiad
Featuring Uganda’s own International Arbiters Stephen Kisuze, Victoria Nakiirya and FIDE Master Okas Walter (Fair Play).
The Uganda Chess Federation congratulates IA Stephen Kisuze, IA Victoria Nakiirya and FM Okas Walter on serving as arbiters and Fair Play Arbiter at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Their appointment to officiate at the biggest team event on the world calendar is a milestone for Uganda’s officiating bench, not only for the two of them.
From club halls and national championships at home to the playing venue in Samarkand, their presence is recognition of Ugandan officials inside the international arbiter community.
Service at the Olympiad is a personal achievement for each of them, and a mark of the work the Federation has put into training and qualifying match officials.
The Olympiad brings together the world’s strongest teams and the officials who keep those matches clean. Two International Arbiters from Uganda on that list is proof that the investment in the laws of chess, not only in the players, is showing.
Congratulations, IA Stephen Kisuze, IA Victoria Nakiirya and FM Okas Walter.
A proud moment for Uganda.
A milestone for our arbiters.
📸📸 Allan Mbabani | @BaniBulletin
#ChessOlympiad #UgandaChess
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I had a quick browse through the Samarkand #ChessOlympiad standings last night and was blown away by Uganda's performance in both the Open and Women's sections.
Whatever @256chessfed are doing, it's working and I hope they do even better in Abu Dhabi.
Congratulations to East Africa's chess powerhouse!