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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
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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.
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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. 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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