When Tunde talks about doing big things from a small place, it’s literal. Benjamin (blue shirt) started with the school, now he has set up his own after-school chess club for kids in the area. He is in SS2 now, and will be going on a chess tour to the US next year.

Founder Mode: paulgraham.com/foundermode.ht…

Benjamin 🤗❤️

I and Tunde Onakoya had the honor of presenting The Gift of Chess sets to some of the brilliant secondary schools students that came to interact and play chess in Borno State. #Chess_beyond_boarders

Once this takes root among the "unprivileged" street kids in the north, we will see something the likes of which has never been seen in this nation..... You will likely shed tears, but keep it up, we'll uphold you in prayers. The Lord protect you in Jesus' Name🙏🙏🙏

It is always good to remember what we have created in recent years. A few days before the 10th Judit Polgar's Global Chess Festival (17-18 August, Budapest) let's see what happened in 2022. 😉❤ #ChessConnectsUs #GCF #chessart #education #justplay Morgan Stanley #inspiration

Official Just in time as I prepare for the Chess Olympiad in Hungary,my first ever International Chess Federation title,Deborah Quickpen is a Woman Candidate Master (WCM) 😇💃🏾 The dream remains to attain the height of a Grand Master. Many thanks to Maurice Ashley, Yemi Edun, Tunde Onakoya and everyone

Tunde Onakoya praises UNFPA's support for girls gazettengr.com/tunde-onakoya-…

6 Years, 6 Moments! 🎉 As we celebrate our 6th anniversary, we look back on 6 unforgettable moments that have shaped our journey at #ChessinSlumsAfrica VIDEO: youtu.be/EAtinvJO5rY?si… Here’s to many more! 🥂 #CISAis6

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Dr. Fola Aina Fellowship Programme is now open for applications! This fellowship is a leadership and mentorship programme that is open to all young Nigerians between the ages of 21 and 35 years.

Congratulations Deborah 🎉. You are the future of Nigerian chess!

Thanks Maiduguri for the warm reception and hospitality; our time here has been truly wonderful. A big shoutout to the Nigerian Air Force and Max air officials for their support during our journey. And a special thank you to the NAFOM chess club and Air Commandore CO Olayera for

Tunde Onakoya To Nurture Chess Talent Among Displaced Children in Maiduguri humanglemedia.com/tunde-onakoya-…

From Akure to Palo Alto! Introducing, FUNMIBI OF STANFORD! 🎊 Of course, I chose the best school in the world where the Best of the Best come to compete and collaborate! 🥰

In the words of Tunde. It is possible to do great things from a small place.

This video expresses our gratitude to Captain GM Ahmed Adly for his support to us. He also extends his thanks to The Gift of Chess for providing this opportunity to Egypt and for their efforts in spreading our beloved game. Ahmed Adly en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Adly

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With our recent distribution of 1,000 The Gift of Chess chess sets into Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 and Egypt 🇪🇬 we have now reached 30 countries across Africa with 1,000 or more chess sets, reaching North, South, East, and West Africa. Here’s the list….

Buried deep inside these plastic chess sets, are the dreams of a generation, incredible talent, waiting to take flight.

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