African Chess Confederation-Confédération Africaine des Echecs
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About African Chess Confederation-Confédération Africaine des Echecs
This is the official WhatsApp channel of the African Chess Confederation also known as the ACC. The African Chess Confederation (ACC) is the continental administrative affiliate of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) representing Africa. We aim to popularize, develop, and promote Chess in Africa.
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*FIDE World Youth Championships 2025 Durres, Albania* 🌎 Location: Durres, Albania🇦🇱 🗓️ Dates: October 3-16, 2025 ⌛️ Registration Deadline: August 2, 2025 FIDE and the Albanian Chess Federation invite all National Chess Federations to participate in the 2025 FIDE World Youth Chess Championships (U14, U16, and U18). Each National Federation may register one official player in each category (Under 14, Under 16, and Under 18, Open and Girls). This totals six official players plus one accompanying person (with a valid FIDE ID) per federation, all of whom are invited by the organizers. Registration Link: https://fideworldyouth.achf.org.al/registration/ Invitation Letter & Regulations: https://www.fide.com/wp-content/uploads/Invitation-World-Youth-Albania-2025.pdf Visa Information: https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/regjimi-i-vizave-per-te-huajt/ Official Website: https://worldyouth2025.fide.com/
The Official Voice of African Chess Join the ACC WhatsApp Channel for Timely Updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3J263bbV1G5R6332n
After days of intense battles across the boards, the 2025 African Individual Schools Chess Championship wrapped up today in the coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya. Here are the final medal standing #AfricanChess #AISCC2025
To receive regular updates on Upcoming Events, African Chess News, Player Profiles, Seminars, Webinars, Workshops etc, Please join, follow, like & share the Official African Chess Confederation (ACC) Website & Social Media Pages/Channels below: Website: https://africanchessconfederation.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanChessCon Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089014417884 Instagram: https://instagram.com/africanchesscon?igshid=MjljNjAzYmU= TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@africanchessconfofficial?_t=8lBoo4gW6Hl&_r=1 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AfricanChessConfederationMedia WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3J263bbV1G5R6332n Telegram Channel: https://t.me/africachessofficial
When Namibia last struck gold at an African Chess Confederation tournament, Frederick Cronje was just 3 years old. Today, at only 9 years old, the budding chess prodigy has ended Namibia’s six-year gold medal drought, bringing glory back to the nation on the continental stage #ChessNamibia #AfricaChess #AISCC2025
🌟 Young stars set to shine! London will host the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships — and this year, the spotlight is firmly on youth and brilliance. Among the incredible talents: 🧠 Roman Shogdzhiev (10) – Youngest ever International Master 🧠 Bodhana Sivanandan (10) – Youngest person ever selected for an English national team in any sport 🧠 Faustino Oro (11) – Defeated Magnus Carlsen in a Bullet Brawl tournament 🧠 Deborah Quickpen (13) – Nigeria’s youngest national champion 🧠 Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş (13) – Youngest player to cross the 2600 Elo mark 🧠 Shreyas Royal (16) – Youngest British GM 🧠 …and many more. These prodigies aren’t just making up the numbers — they’re shaping results and redefining the future of elite chess. 👏♟ 📍 Follow all the action from London and keep your eyes on these future legends! 🗓 Dates: June 10–16 🌍 Location: London 🎟 Flexible ticket options starting at £30: http://tickets.fide.com 👉 Read the article here: https://www.fide.com/rising-stars-shaking-up-the-wrb-team-championships-in-london/ #fiderapidblitzteams
In her debut international chess competition, Juliet Asaba clinched the gold medal, marking a remarkable start to her global chess journey.
Dear Parents and Guardians, The African Chess Confederation Executive sincerely thanks you for your incredible support in enabling your children to participate in the 2025 African Individual Schools Chess Championship. Your role in nurturing the development of chess across Africa cannot be overstated. Your sacrifices, encouragement, and presence have played a key role in making this championship a success. We also wish to thank the generous sponsors who helped make participation possible for many players. If your child received sponsorship support, kindly share the sponsor’s email contact with us so we can express our appreciation formally. As you return home, we wish you safe travels. We look forward to continued collaboration in shaping Africa’s future through chess. Warm regards, African Chess Confederation Executive
AFM Jorah Soojay of South Africa Clinches Gold with Perfect Score at 2025 African Individual Schools Chess Championship South Africa’s AFM Jorah Soojay delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 African Individual Schools Chess Championship in Mombasa, Kenya, securing the gold medal in the U-17 Open category with a flawless 9/9 score. Soojay’s dominant run underscored his class and preparation, as he brushed aside all opposition to stand tall as the undisputed champion in his division. His compatriot, Weilun Yan, also showcased top-tier skill, earning the silver medal with an impressive 7½ points, completing a 1-2 podium finish for South Africa in the U-17 Open category. The results underline South Africa’s growing influence and depth in youth chess on the continent, particularly in the highly competitive U-17 division.
*FIDE Planning & Development Commission (PDC)* PDC is committed to expanding chess across all continents, ensuring equal access to opportunities for federations at all levels. Apply for support now and grow your chess community! Learn more: https://pdc.fide.com/guidelines2025/ #FIDEFunding #PDCFundingInAction #PDCImpact
