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ZIMBABWE Chess Federation President Muchakanakirwa Mkanganwi will not seek re-election at the upcoming general meeting set for early next month. The seasoned administrator, who has been at the helm of chess in this country for over three years, transformed the federation into one of the best-run associations in Zimbabwe as they have spacious offices at Joina City in Harare as well as engaging well with corporates for sponsorship. ZCF has been one of the most consistent federations and they held…

CBZ Boost For ZIM Chess The Zimbabwe chess fraternity received a major boost on Thursday as CBZ Red Sphere Finance announced its groundbreaking partnership with the Zimbabwe Chess Federation at a well-attended press conference held in Harare. This historic collaboration marks a significant milestone in the development of chess in the country. The partnership, officially unveiled at the press conference in Harare on Thursday, aims to ensure the success of the premier chess event on the national calendar. The announcement…

ZIM Chess Consultancy Private Limited has officially announced the launch of ZIM Chess Rating, a new rating system designed for local chess tournaments. The initiative primarily aims to address the challenge of providing individual ratings for participants in school events, which has proven difficult using the internationally recognised FIDE rating system. The absence of a standardised rating system has long been a challenge in Zimbabwean chess, hindering the ability to objectively measure the performance and progress of players over time.…