insert_link Uncategorized Junior Chess Championships announce national champs The Bank Windhoek 2024 Namibia National Junior Chess Championships, held from Thursday, 28 March to Sunday, 31 March 2024, in Swakopmund, marked the culmination of the National Chess Championships and the selection of the National Junior Chess Team for 2024. The event featured age groups ranging from Under eight to Under (U) 20 in both the Open and Girls sections. It showcased the immense talent and potential of young […] today5 April, 2024
insert_link Lifestyle From bridge to chess, why men outperform women at ‘mindsports’ – and what to do about it Elite bridge player Margherita Chavarria from Italy. Francesca Canali from the World Bridge Federation, CC BY-SA Samantha Punch, University of Stirling Why do men strongly outperform women at “mindsports” such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require skills such as memory, critical thinking, problem solving, strategic planning, mental discipline and judgment. Without physical differences in strength, how do we explain why the top level of such […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link Local NCF hosts the National Chess Championships Qualifiers From Thursday, 11 January until Sunday, 14 January 2024, the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted the Namibia National Chess Qualifiers in Windhoek. In a thrilling display of strategic brilliance and tactical prowess, the participating players showcased their chess talent during the contest. The stakes were high as the top five players from the men and the women’s sections would secure a coveted spot in the Namibia National Chess […] today16 January, 2024
