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Low-poly illustration of Akinrogunde Ayodele Clinton seated behind a chessboard at a tournament.
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Akinrogunde Ayodele Clinton’s Chess Journey

Akinrogunde Ayodele Clinton discovered chess through a film, learned with Dr. Wolf and scored 5/7 at the Sardauna of Ilorin National Chess Championship.

ByNovember 2, 2026
Low-poly illustration of Nigerian chess player Osayande Kingsley Osayuwame studying a chessboard.
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Osayande Kingsley Osayuwame’s Chess Journey: Setbacks and Comebacks

Osayande Kingsley Osayuwame began playing chess in 2021. He shares his first FIDE rating, two setbacks and an unbeaten comeback in Nigeria.

ByOctober 19, 2026

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Low-poly illustration of Akinrogunde Ayodele Clinton seated behind a chessboard at a tournament.
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Akinrogunde Ayodele Clinton’s Chess Journey

November 2, 2026
Low-poly illustration of Nigerian chess player Osayande Kingsley Osayuwame studying a chessboard.
Player Stories

Osayande Kingsley Osayuwame’s Chess Journey: Setbacks and Comebacks

October 19, 2026
Low-poly illustration of Inalegwu Samuel Oche in a Yoruba fila cap
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“I Survived Every Move”: Inalegwu Samuel Oche’s Chess Story

October 13, 2026
Two players' hands reaching over a chessboard mid-game in a crowded, sunlit tournament hall in Africa (World Chess Championship In Africa)
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