Youngsters dominate National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships

Youngsters dominate National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships

Slow and hours-long chess games took a back seat this past weekend when the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) held the fast-paced and action-field Bank Windhoek 2024 National Rapid (15 minutes chess) and Bank Windhoek 2024 National Blitz (5 minutes chess) Championships at the Jan Mohr Secondary School in Windhoek. A total of 50 men and boys competed in the Open section of the Rapid and Blitz events, […]

June 19, 2024 13

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Gobabis and Rundu chess open tournaments conclude

In separate chess tournaments held over the weekend on Saturday, 25 May, players participated in the Bank Windhoek 2024 Gobabis and Rundu Open Tournaments. The two events, facilitated by the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) and supported by Bank Windhoek, took place in Gobabis and Rundu. Seventy-one participants competed in chess battles to prove their skill and excellence. With a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers, […]

May 29, 2024 7

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The Bank Windhoek Namibian Open Chess Championships conclude

Supported by Bank Windhoek, the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted the Bank Windhoek 2024 Namibian Open Chess Championships at the Windhoek Country Club from Wednesday, 8 May, until Sunday, 12 May 2024. With 100 participants competing in classical chess games, the championships made history by introducing four sections with more prizes for participants. In celebration of 100 years of establishing the International Chess Federation (FIDE), this event welcomed […]

May 14, 2024 10

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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 […]

April 5, 2024 12

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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 […]

January 16, 2024 17

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The Bank Windhoek Chess Championship launches

On Tuesday, 14 November 2023, Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, announced a half-a-million sponsorship for the Namibian Chess Federation (NFC) to run its chess developmental operations country-wide from 2023 to 2024. The sponsorship aims to provide resources for chess programmes, tournaments and educational initiatives across Namibia. Pack said that by investing in chess, the Bank supports the sport and invests in Namibia’s […]

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