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Rwanda's women team in action during the 2014 Olympiad. From L-R: Layola Murara Umuhoza, Christella G. Rugabira, Marie-Faustine Shimwa, and Monique Uwinkesha. (Courtesy)

Chess Olympiad 2016: Which ladies will carry Rwanda's flag?

Saturday, April 23, 2016
Sandrine Uwase, 14, (standing) watched as her colleague, Joselyne Uwase, 13, tamed Christella Rugabira during the dayu2019s first match. (James Karuhanga)

National Chess League winners vow to send youngsters to Olympiad

Tuesday, April 05, 2016
Jean-Baptiste Hakizimana (L) playing white in round nine of the pre-qualifiers, succumbed to Valentin Rukimbira's tactical genius. (James Karuhanga)

Chess Olympiad 2016: Who will make the national team?

Saturday, April 02, 2016
There was an equally entertaining post-match analysis after Fidele Mutabazi (in black t-shirt) beat Rugema Ngarambe in round nine. (J. Karuhanga)

Chess Olympiad hopefuls set for finals

Monday, March 21, 2016
Jean-Baptiste Hakizimana later regretted this move during his round nine match against Valentin Rukimbira but he was lucky to qualify. (James Karuhanga)

Zimurinda, Nzabanita show intent at Chess Olympiad pre-qualifiers

Monday, March 21, 2016
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Chess Olympiad pre-qualifiers begin Friday

Wednesday, March 16, 2016
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FERWADE organizes 3rd rated chess tourney

Thursday, January 28, 2016
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Eagles cruise in rounds 5 and 6 of National Chess League

Tuesday, January 19, 2016
12-year-old Ben Patrick Cyubahiro, who finished in second position in last monthu2019s National Youth Championship, is another future force to reckon with. (Courtesy)

FIDE arbiter lauds Rwandan female chess prodigies

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Alain Patience Niyibizi (L), the 2015 male national chess champion, during a past local tournament. Niyibizi and Eagles Chess Club (ECC) team mates are plotting to conquer both home and regional contests. (Courtesy)

Niyibizi, Shimwa are 2015 national chess champions

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
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FERWADE organises second rated Chess tournament

Thursday, December 10, 2015
Ian Murara, right, gives University of Kigali (UK) student Elysee Tuyizere, 22, a hard time as his father, coach and teammate, Maxance Murara (in black coat), watches. ( J. Karuhanga)rn

Chess: Thirteen-year-old Murara makes history

Monday, November 09, 2015