A First-of-its-Kind: Inaugural China-Africa Friendship Chess Match Debuts at Major International Forum in Changsha Changsha, China – In a landmark moment for continental collaboration and youth sports diplomacy, the inaugural China-Africa Friendship Chess Match was officially launched at the 2025 China-Africa Economic and Trade Exhibition. This pioneering initiative is not only a testament to growing China-Africa ties but also reflects the African Chess Confederation’s unwavering commitment to expanding chess development across the continent. Through strategic partnerships, youth empowerment programs, and international exposure opportunities like this, the ACC continues to work flat out to nurture the next generation of African chess champions.