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Ian Murara (R) in a past competition. The teenager is considered one of the country's promising stars. (Courtesy)

Chess Championship qualifiers begin today

Thursday, November 05, 2015
Shimwa (2nd from left) and teammates at the 2014 Chess Olympiad last August. The Rwandan female team at the time included 11-year old Layola Murara Umuhoza (far left). (Courtesy)

Meet Shimwa, a promising Chess ace

Friday, April 24, 2015
A young boy playing chess in a tournament early this year. Many children embraced the game this year. (F. Mugisha)

2014: An encouraging year for Chess fraternity

Tuesday, December 30, 2014
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Eight qualify for national Chess championship

Monday, December 08, 2014
Chess is a rapidly growing game in the country with more children showing enthusiasm to play it.

Chess Championship set for November 29

Tuesday, November 18, 2014
(L-R) Maxence Murara the team captain, Alain Niyibizi and Godfrey Kabera in action at the 41st Chess Olympiad in Norway. Courtesy photo

Controversy hits Chess team over ‘fair play’ gesture at Olympiad

Monday, August 18, 2014
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Team Rwanda off to Norway for Chess Olympiad

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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Chess team ready for Olympiad

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Umuhoza calculates her next move. (Pontian Kabeera)

10-year-old girl to represent Rwanda at World Chess tourney

Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Theotime Rutaremara.

Rutaremara ready for AIDEF Chess Championship

Thursday, May 29, 2014
Murara Umuhoza Layola (L) facing Christella Rugabira in the final qualification round held at IPRC in Kicukiro over the weekend. Courtesy

10-year-old Layola makes Olympiad chess team

Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Eugene Kagabo (L) seen playing against Theotime Rutaremara (R) in the first round. P. Kabeera

Eight battle for World Chess Olympiad spots

Friday, May 09, 2014