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Mercy Iliya: From School Chess to the World Amateur Podium
For Mercy Iliya, chess began at school. At first, it was simply something she was […]
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“Honour” Is Back: Timothy Nwagwu and the Return of Chess Heights
For Timothy Nwagwu, Chess Heights Lagos is more than just another tournament on the calendar. […]
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“Ignition” at Chess Heights Lagos August— A Spark That Nearly Became a Blaze
At Chess Heights Lagos, 1700+ rated Oluwadara ‘Ignition’ Daniel faced a brutal pairing list — defeating three 1900+ opponents, holding an 1850 to a draw, and only falling to the top seed. Four wins, one draw, and a single loss later, he tied for third in one of Lagos’ toughest monthly events.
Battle of Ideas
Victory is Mine
CHESS IS A FIGHT
About Chess Heights Monthly
Chess Heights Monthly is a tournament being organized now under the corporate oversight of Chess Heights Foundation. It began life in January 2010 in Lagos. Chess Heights Monthly will be available in all Nigerian states as a regular, monthly, rapid chess tournament that holds on the first Saturday of every month. If you check the menu bar, different Chess Heights States Monthly will drop down from regional heads. The states pages will contain venue of event, name and phone number of tournament director and name of chief arbiter, where appropriate.
Chess Heights Monthly aims to make sure you can play tournament chess regularly anywhere you are in Nigeria.
A Few States
Chess Heights Monthly is set to hold in all 36 states and the FCT. Below are 3 states.