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Joseph Nzabanita, a senior maths and statistics lecturer at University of Rwanda, is the reigning male national champion. File.

Chess: National Champs beckons as Nzabanita, Uwase look to defend titles

Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Joselyne Uwase, 16, is the first and only Rwandan chess player to attain the WFM title. / File photo
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2018: A thrilling year for Rwanda chess

Saturday, December 29, 2018
Sandrine Uwase began the chase for her title defence with a surprise win over bitter rival Joselyne Uwase at IPRC-Kigali on Saturday. Courtesy
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Chess championships: Karenzi and Uwase in tight race to defend titles

Saturday, December 15, 2018
Sandrine Uwase, 16, faces a daunting task to retain her title. File.
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National Chess Championships: Will Karenzi and Uwase retain titles?

Friday, December 14, 2018
Dr Ben Karenzi (Left) is the reigning national champion in the Open category. File photo.
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National Chess Champs returns

Friday, December 14, 2018
Sandrine Uwase, 16, is regarded as one of the pre-tournament favourites for the U18 category title. File.
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Under-18 chess champs to start Saturday

Wednesday, December 05, 2018
The three-day tournament attracted a total 90 participants from eight different countries. /James Karuhanga.
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Checkmate: The rise of chess in Rwanda

Monday, June 11, 2018
Odile Kalisa is the only senior lady known to have shown intent to compete. James Karuhanga.

Chess Olympiad qualifiers begin Saturday

Thursday, March 08, 2018
Urwintwari seen here tormenting Niyibizi before they settled for a draw in their encounter on Saturday morning. (Courtesy photos)

Chess Olympiad qualifiers: 6 including father and son make it to finals

Monday, January 15, 2018
FERWADE vice president Rugema Ngarambe is among those battling for a spot on the national team. / Courtesy

Chess Olympiad qualifiers will be tougher than before - official

Friday, January 12, 2018
Ian Urwintwari Murara, a 15-year old grade 11 student of Wellspring Academy in Kigali, will try his luck at making the national team. (Courtesy)

All set for 43rd Chess Olympiad Qualifiers

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Dr Ben Karenzi was crowned national chess champion 2017, last month.

Chess 2018 outlook bright despite low activity in 2017

Friday, January 05, 2018