Up next is the African Amateur Individual Chess Championship, proudly organized by the Burundi Chess Federation in collaboration with the African Chess Confederation (ACC) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), under the esteemed patronage of the Government of Burundi

We remain firmly committed to advancing gender representation within chess arbitration across the continent

For the first time in many years, a woman will lead officiation at an ACC event an appointment that is both symbolic and inspirational FIDE Commission for Women's Chess africanchessconfederation.com/chess-player-p…

♟️ From Harare to the world! This December, the African Chess Confederation marks a historic moment launching its 50th Anniversary celebrations and spotlighting South Africa’s 2030 Chess Olympiad bid robertmarawa ZBC News Online ZiFM Stereo @DailyNewsZim #AfricanChess50

What a year it has been for GM Bilel Bellahcene! 🏆 From conquering Africa as the 2025 African Individual Chess Champion to shining on the global stage as the Best Arabic Player at the Fujairah Global Chess Championships true champion’s form! 👏♟️

The African Chess Confederation extends its best wishes to the four players proudly representing the continent at the FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. 📌 GM Bassem Amin 📌 Tennyson Olisa 📌 WIM Lina Nassr 📌 WGM Shrook Wafa

The future of Malawian chess was on full display as young talents from across the country converged at Bishop Mackenzie International School in Lilongwe for the 2025 National Youth Chess Championship (NYCC), held from 30–31 August 2025 africanchessconfederation.com/african-chess/…

Team Algeria enroute to Cape Verde for the 2025 African Junior Chess Championship. Chahrazed Djerroud will be aiming to defend her crown for the third consecutive time, while Ryma Nassr sets her sights on emulating her elder sister, Lina Nassr, by clinching the championship title

The stage is set in Cape Verde for the 36th edition of the African Junior Chess Championship, taking place from 17–26 September 2025. The prestigious continental event gathers Africa’s brightest young chess talents as they battle for continental glory.

The 36th African Junior Chess Championship kicks off in Cape Verde with 36 players from 11 federations, including 12 titled players. Angola leads the pack with the largest delegation of 10 participants #AJCC2025

Focus, determination, and strategy Round 1 of the African Junior Chess Championship marked the start of a thrilling contest for continental glory. facebook.com/share/p/17N6bR…

Round two in the girls’ section promises fireworks on board one, with Egypt’s rising star Jana Mohamed squaring off against defending champion Djerroud Chahrazed of Algeria in a high-stakes North African derby #AJCC2025

Board two sets up a Southern African derby as Botswana’s Natalie Banda takes on Angola’s Jemima Paulo in what promises to be another fiercely contested clash.

11 ACC members comprising 52 young chess players representing at the 2025 FIDE Cadets Chess Championship in Kazakhstan

ACC Communiqué: All individuals and organizations planning FIDE-rated tournaments, seminars, or norm-related activities must first obtain national federation approval. This policy promotes structured development and regulatory integrity within African chess #goveranceupdate

♟️🔥 Hello Harare 2025! The Team Is Getting Ready! Meet the experts who will help guide Africa’s young chess stars #AYCC2025

DGT boards ON. Pairings locked. Tournament vibes activated! Meet IA Ricardo Minnaar, the tech boss of AYCC 2025! ♟👨‍💻🔥 #AYCC2025

🎉♟️ AYCC2025 Starts in 12 Days! Before we battle on the board, we team up for fair play! Team Captains will lead the Athletes’ Fair Play Pledge at the Opening Ceremony! 🙌🏽 🔥 Bring your skills. 💚 Bring your sportsmanship. 🤝 Bring respect to every move.

🌟 Meet F.A. Blessing Jemani! 🌟 Zimbabwe’s Head of the Arbiters Commission, Blessing brings over 14 years of experience to the board. From the Durban GM Norm Tournament to the Africa Youth Chess Championship 2025, he’s all about fair play, professionalism, and teamwork. 🏆♟️

A fantastic achievement for President Francisco Carapinha , whose leadership in chess continues to shine across Cape Verde’s sports landscape. Congratulations on your election as Vice-President of the Cape Verde Olympic Committee!