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  For the first time in its history, Chess Heights Monthly took place over two days. This was possible because the Easter holiday in April coincided with the first Saturday of that month. The event was fully sponsored by Olaonipekun Agusto and Isang Udo-Akagha. Under the influence of such generosity, the players fought tooth, nail and blood. Enjoy the games and story.Read More

Chess Heights Monthly
  Chess Heights Monthly for the month of March was typically an intense affair. It featured several top players who were playing for the first time, so the games you will be going through will be of improved quality. Also, for the first time, there was a ladies category which was won by Labake Coker. Please enjoy the story, pictures and games, particularly an explosive dragon game. Read More 

Dapo Adu
  IM Dapo Adu is one of the most successful chess players
in the history of the game in Nigeria. He won a large number
of tournaments when he was based in Nigeria. Now in America,
he is active in the international tournament circuit and remains
a dangerous player. This exclusive interview of Dapo Adu is a must read.
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  What could Charles Campbell, Rahman Agusto and Iwaloye be doing together on a Saturday morning in University of Lagos? Of course, the answer is obvious: Matching wits at a Chess Heights Monthly. Here we bring you the story, games and pictures of the February edition of Chess Heights Monthly. Read More

  In that great citadel of learning with a glorious chess history, OAU, chess has gone comatose. Taiwo and Kehinde Ajayi have taken it upon themselves the duty of reviving it. They created an annual chess tournament called "Square 65!?" and hereby seek your support. But first, read this story of the first edition. Read More

 


Aikhoje Odion
  It seems just like yesterday, but it is 4 years now that we have been bringing chess content to you. In this report, we go down memory lane and bring some never before seen stories to you. As ever your pleasure is our delight! Read More

 


  Chess persons have long desired it and now it is happening, chess is on TV! Precisely, DBN on UHF 32 broadcasts chess every Tuesday from 9.30 to 10.30 am. This report is about how I journeyed to the station to be interviewed by Joachim Idada. Enjoy!  Read More

 


Chess Heights Monthly
  Chess Heights has started this year with a bang. Cooperating with Ultimate Chess we initiated the first ever monthly classical tournament in Nigeria. The first edition took place on the second day of this year and it was a feast of well thought out games with Demola Sorungbe emerging the winner. This idea promises to be a spectacular success as we enjoin you to find out in this page without forgetting to go through the games.  Read More

  Chess history was made January 1 when FIDE released the rating list. A 19 year old Norwegian, Magnus Carlsen became the youngest person ever to be rated number 1 chess player on the planet. We present his story of sacrifice, hard work and accomplishments in this report. Read More

Tolu Ogunwobi and Charles Udor
  It's a season of merriment, but please don't overdo it. Chess Heights has been busy promoting the game meanwhile. Last week, we reached an agreement with Ultimate Chess to organize a monthly chess tournament at their premise. We also sent out mails to chess players informing them about the event. In this report, we show you pictures of those involved in reaching the agreement and the circular sent to chess players.Read More

Bunmi Olape

 

What a way to end the year in chess. 14 rounds, the two colors against one opponent, and plenty of bonus prizes along the way; the December 19th ‘Friends of Chess’ was a deeply rewarding experience even for those that did not win prizes. In congruency with that experience, we are presenting multiple reports in this news article. The first is from Ayodele Abejide, the founder of the facebook group Nigeria Chess Players Association, while the second is from the great organizer himself Dasaolu Rotimi. We are pleased to bring this special treat to you Read More


 

'Chess has a lot to offer society. Take me for example; I have lived all my life in this Ajegunle and this is a rough neighborhood with many ruffians. Chess helped me to be a success despite the challenges of my upbringing'. Meet the prominent International Arbiter Obinna Ogbonnaya in this interview where he speaks on many chess issues. His passion is remarkable and his views make for an interesting read. Read More


 

The tale of the National Championship has comic elements. For different reasons, its starting date was given thrice differently. When it finally took place, chess players were faced with high registration cost which included paying for an identity card that many paid for the year before and didn’t receive. Trust Nigerians, some chess players saw this barrier of cost as an opportunity and registered in cheaper and less arduous category with hopes for easier prizes. Read More


 

71 ambitious teams, over 300 elite students and a full school year, September 2008 - May 2009; the Nigeria International Schools Chess League has for the 6th year running been the number 1 chess league in West Africa. That is not the intention of the organizers though; all they wish is to provide intellectually stimulating and character developing competition on a regular basis to school children whose minds are being groomed. Read More


 

Demola missed a bishop sacrifice at move 18 that would have won the game for him. Bayo’s play from then on is a study in how to win a winning position, which can be quite difficult against a player of Demola’s class. Bunmi, in 15 moves dispatched Ajibola and Tunji's Queens Indian was sufficient for a win against Campbell. These and more from the first round of the game. Read More


 

Chessheights is at its impeccable wit again; co-organizing a classical tournament for some of Nigeria’s strongest chess players namely Adebayo Adegboyega, Charles Campbell, Bunmi Olape, Ajibola Olanrewaju, Tunji Rojugbokan and Demola Sorungbe. The venue was the Media Center in University of Lagos sports complex. It was a pleasant atmosphere with a throng of excited spectators. Read More


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