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Nigerian Chess News

Nigeria swept the podium at the first world chess championship held on African soil

Nigeria did not just win the first world chess championship staged in Africa. Its players finished first, second and third — and the...

ByOctober 10, 2026
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Nigerian Chess News

Nigeria at the Chess Olympiad: Teams, results and the record

Nigeria’s Chess Olympiad record includes a 66th-place open finish in 1986 and strong individual scores from players such as Odion Aikhoje.

BySeptember 23, 2026
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World Chess News

How the World Chess Championship Cycle Actually Works

The world title is not won in one tournament. Follow the FIDE cycle from qualifying events to the Candidates, match rules, tie-breaks and...

BySeptember 17, 2026
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World Chess News

How Computers Changed Chess Forever: From Deep Blue to Stockfish

From Deep Blue’s 1997 victory to Stockfish on a phone, computers changed chess preparation, strategy and how players understand the game.

BySeptember 15, 2026

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Nigerian Chess News

Nigeria swept the podium at the first world chess championship held on African soil

October 10, 2026
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Title Watch

Nigeria has never had a grandmaster. Here is exactly what it takes

October 10, 2026
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Rating & Title Pathways

How FIDE ratings and titles actually work

October 10, 2026
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How to Read Chess Notation Without Getting Lost

October 10, 2026

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