Zimbabwe Chess Federation

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…

Jun 17, 2026

National Champion FM Roy Mwadzura Takes Zimbabwe’s Ambitions to the Africa Individual Chess Championship 2026

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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…

Jun 17, 2026

Zimbabwe’s National Champions Head to Botswana for the Prestigious Africa Individual Chess Championship 2026

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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…

Chess in Zimbabwe is entering a bold new chapter — one where the game is not just played, but lived, across schools, communities, and workplaces. It is a sport that sharpens the mind, strengthens discipline, and unites people from all walks of life.

Our mission is clear: to grow chess from grassroots to grandmaster level. We are investing in youth development, creating more opportunities for women, and ensuring Zimbabwean players shine on the regional and global stage. Each move we make is guided by a vision of excellence and inclusivity.

Together, with passion and commitment, we will build a vibrant chess culture that inspires national pride and leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Todd Mapingire
President, Zimbabwe Chess Federation