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Building the Future of Chess Education: Day 3 of the ZCF–MoPSE National Chess Syllabus Development Workshop
The third day of the ongoing Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) and Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education National Chess Syllabus Development Workshop marked another significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s journey towards integrating chess into the national education system. Bringing together educators, curriculum specialists, and chess development experts from across the country, the workshop continued its mission of designing a comprehensive and progressive chess curriculum that will serve learners from Early Childhood Development A (ECDA) right through to Advanced Level (A-Level). The…
National Champion FM Roy Mwadzura Takes Zimbabwe’s Ambitions to the Africa Individual Chess Championship 2026
The Zimbabwe Chess Federation is proud to announce that Roy Mwadzura will represent Zimbabwe at the prestigious Africa Individual Chess Championship 2026, set to take place in Botswana from 18 to 27 June 2026. Competing in the highly competitive Open Section, FM Roy Mwadzura will join Africa’s finest chess minds in a battle for continental supremacy, international recognition, and qualification opportunities within the global chess championship cycle. The tournament is widely regarded as the most important individual chess competition on…
Zimbabwe’s National Champions Head to Botswana for the Prestigious Africa Individual Chess Championship 2026
The Zimbabwe Chess Federation is proud to announce the deployment of Zimbabwe’s reigning national chess champions, Roy Mwadzura and Christine Makwena, to represent the nation at the prestigious Africa Individual Chess Championship 2026 in Botswana. As the reigning 2026 National Champions, Roy Mwadzura and Christine Makwena carry the hopes and aspirations of the Zimbabwean chess community as they prepare to compete against Africa’s strongest chess players in one of the continent’s most important and highly respected chess tournaments. The Africa…
ZCF–Ministry Partnership Gains Momentum as Zimbabwe Advances Nationwide Chess in Education Programme
The partnership between the Zimbabwe Chess Federation and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education continues to gather significant momentum as Zimbabwe moves closer to achieving the vision of making chess accessible to every learner within the country’s education system. In a landmark development for both education and sport, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education initiated a curriculum framework in 2024 that incorporates a variety of educational games and intellectual activities, with chess occupying a central role. The initiative…
Zimbabwe Chess Federation Congratulates Tawona Magede on Attaining Bachelor of Honours Degree in Accounting
The Zimbabwe Chess Federation extends its heartfelt congratulations to Tawona Magede on the successful attainment of his Bachelor of Honours Degree in Accounting, a significant academic milestone that reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Mr. Magede’s achievement is particularly inspiring because it embodies the values that chess seeks to cultivate in young people—discipline, strategic thinking, patience, hard work, and the pursuit of continuous improvement. His success serves as a powerful reminder that excellence in academics and excellence…
Zimbabwe Chess Federation Launches National Player Registration Drive to Build the Country’s Largest Chess Database
The Zimbabwe Chess Federation has embarked on a nationwide player registration and database update exercise aimed at creating the most comprehensive and accurate record of chess players in Zimbabwe. The initiative seeks to ensure that every chess player in the country receives timely and accurate information through the appropriate communication channels. By maintaining an up-to-date national database, the Federation will be better positioned to share important announcements, tournament information, training opportunities, rankings updates, development programmes, and other chess-related activities with…
Budiriro 4 Makes History with Double Gold Triumph, Secures Zimbabwe’s Ticket to Cape Town
Budiriro 4 Primary School produced one of the most outstanding performances in the history of Zimbabwean scholastic chess by capturing gold medals in both the Under-14 Open and Under-14 Girls categories at the 2026 Crystal Candy Schools National Chess Championship held in Manicaland. The remarkable achievement saw the Harare-based school dominate the competition across both divisions, demonstrating exceptional talent, discipline, teamwork, and strategic excellence. By emerging victorious in both categories, Budiriro 4 etched its name into the history books as…
Cheziya High School Crowned National Champions in Under-18 Open Chess Championship
Cheziya High School from Gokwe delivered a remarkable performance to emerge as the champions of the Under-18 Open category at the prestigious Crystal Candy Schools National Chess Championship held at Marymount Teachers’ College in Manicaland Province. Competing against some of the country’s finest young chess talents, the Gokwe-based school demonstrated exceptional skill, strategic brilliance, teamwork, and consistency throughout the tournament to secure the coveted gold medal. Their triumph was the culmination of months of preparation, dedication, and hard work, as…
Manicaland Hosts Successful 4th Crystal Candy National Schools Chess Tournament
The 4th Edition of the Crystal Candy National Schools Chess Tournament came to a successful and memorable conclusion at Marymount Teachers’ College in Mutare, Manicaland, with senior government officials, civic leaders, and key stakeholders gathering to celebrate one of the largest schools chess events ever held in Zimbabwe. The prestigious closing ceremony was graced by the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Manicaland Province, Misheck Mugadza, who served as the Guest of Honour. His presence underscored the…
Road to Glory: Crystal Candy National Finals 2026 Headed for Manicaland
All roads lead to Manicaland as the province prepares to host the prestigious 2026 Crystal Candy National Chess Finals at Marymount College from 29 May to 1 June 2026. The highly anticipated championship will bring together Zimbabwe’s finest young chess talents from across the country in what promises to be a thrilling showcase of strategy, brilliance, and competitive excellence. Hosted in the scenic city of Mutare, the tournament will serve as the ultimate battleground for the nation’s top school chess…
Zimbabwe Chess Federation Signs Landmark Agreement on Elite National Chess Rating (ENCR) System
Harare, Zimbabwe — The Zimbabwe Chess Federation has taken another significant step toward the modernization and development of chess in Zimbabwe following the official signing ceremony of the Licensing and Collaboration Agreement for the Elite National Chess Rating (ENCR) System with Elite Chess Club. The agreement was formally signed by Todd Mapingire, President of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation, and Tapiwa Konga, President of Elite Chess Club, during a ceremony held in Harare. The ENCR System is a national chess rating…
From Mhondoro to the Continental Stage: Young Chess Stars Inspire a Community
Chess truly knows no boundaries, and the inspiring journey of Shalom Austin and Sheila Karidza is living proof that talent, determination, and opportunity can rise from any corner of Zimbabwe. Hailing from the rural community of Mhondoro, the two young chess players have made both their community and the nation immensely proud after representing Zimbabwe with confidence, discipline, and remarkable skill on the international stage. Their achievement goes far beyond individual success. For Mhondoro, this moment represents a historic breakthrough,…