Posts from February 2026
Zimbabwe’s Rising Chess Stars Crowned at Spectacular 2026 Youth Championships
HARARE – A new generation of Zimbabwean chess talent announced itself in emphatic fashion on Sunday as the 2026 Zimbabwe Cadets and Youth Chess Championships (ZCYCC) concluded in thrilling style at Dominican Convent School. A record 230 young players converged for what has become one of the country’s most competitive junior tournaments, battling across age categories from Under-8 to Under-18 for national titles — and the honour of representing Zimbabwe on the continental and world stage. Organised by the Zimbabwe…
Global Women’s Online Chess Festivals Return for 2026
The international chess community is set to come together once again as the much-anticipated Queen Festival Online Chess Tournament 2026 and Princess Festival Online Chess Tournament 2026 officially return. Organised under the auspices of the FIDE Women’s Commission, these prestigious online tournaments have, over the past few years, evolved into a celebrated global tradition. They continue to provide a dynamic and inclusive competitive platform for female players across continents. A Celebration of Women in Chess The Queen and Princess Festivals…
Zimbabwe’s School Chess Season Roars Back as ZCF Takes the Game “Kumusha
Somewhere in Gokwe – The sound of clocks ticking and young minds calculating signalled the official return of school chess in Zimbabwe this weekend, as NAPH and NASH launched their perennial calendar of activities across the country. The reopening of the schools’ chess season marks an important moment in Zimbabwe’s sporting calendar, reigniting competition at grassroots level and setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year for junior chess development. Young players gathered with renewed energy and…
ZCF and Crystal Candy Announce 2026 National Schools Team Chess Championship
The Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF), in partnership with Crystal Candy, is proud to announce the 2026 ZCF Crystal Candy National Schools Team Chess Championship, a flagship national schools tournament designed to advance youth development, educational excellence, and competitive chess across Zimbabwe. The championship will bring together primary and secondary schools nationwide, including government, private, ATS institutions, and colleges. The tournament will be conducted under a single national schedule and standardised format, reinforcing fairness, consistency, and high organisational standards across all…