African Chess Confederation

The African Chess Confederation mourns the passing of FM Shabir Bhawoodien, former South African Champion and arguably the first African to win the World Amateur Chess Championship (2003) @FIDE_chess @GaytonMcK @robertmarawa @SABC_Sport @Newzroom405

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22 days until Africa checks in to Botswana 🇧🇼 22 days until Jwaneng becomes the home of African chess excellence, culture, and history. As the African Chess Confederation marks 50 years, the road leads to Botswana. 📍 Jwaneng, Botswana 18–27 June 2026 #AICC2026 #ACC50

ACC President Tshepiso Lopang flanked by Team Zimbabwe at the #AYCC2026 @HonMinSanyatwe @ChessZimbabwe #ACC50

We also extends heartfelt gratitude to the Fourth Estate for their dedicated and impactful coverage of the 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship. Your storytelling brought the event to life and helped amplify the voices, talent, and spirit of Africa’s young chess champions.

Not just a cake 50 years of African chess history. Every layer tells a story of vision, sacrifice, and brilliance across the continent. From pioneers to rising stars, legacy meets future at one table. The game continues. #AfricaChess #ACC50 #Botswana2026

ACC President Tshepiso Lopang speech during the closing ceremony of the #AYCC2026 youtu.be/LJ_cwwqLMCk?si…

. @AfricanChessCon celebrates 50 years of Chess on the Africa Continent. Join in the celebrations at the upcoming Africa Individual Chess Championship happening in @Botswana #ACC50 #AfricaChess50

24 days to go until the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship in Jwaneng, Botswana 🇧🇼 Africa’s finest players are set to battle for continental glory as part of the ACC50 Golden Jubilee celebrations The stage is set. Africa is ready. #ACC50 #GoldenJubilee #AICC2026

An inspirational story via rural Zimbabwe. Purity is coached by Zhemba facebook.com/share/v/1EXTPo…

Uganda hands over the @FIDE_chess flag to the President of the African Chess Confederation as Botswana prepares to host the next ACC flagship event #ACC50 #AICC2026

Egypt reigns supreme at 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship 🏆✨ 🇪🇬 Egypt underlined their dominance on the continental youth chess scene after emerging as overall winners of the 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship held in Entebbe, Uganda 🇺🇬. The Egyptian youngsters finished with an impressive haul of 11 medals: six gold 🥇, four silver 🥈, and one bronze 🥉. Read more: fide.com/egypt-reigns-s…

A powerful moment during the #ACC50 celebrations as ACC President Tshepiso Lopang honoured the families of Uganda’s chess pioneers whose vision and sacrifices laid the foundation for organised chess in Uganda and across Africa. #wbb1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">africachessconfederation.com/News/ACC-PRESI…

During the closing ceremony of #AYCC2026 in Entebbe, Uganda officially handed over the ACC flag to Botswana, the next hosts of ACC flagship event the Africa Individual Chess Championship set for 18-27 June 2026 in Jwaneng @KalaharianSon @BWGovernment @FIDE_chess #ACC50

#AYCC2026 Medal table as the Pharaohs of Egypt emerged champions of the prestigious continental youth chess championship #ACC50

This year’s ACC flagship events will definitely feel a little more special as we celebrate 50 years of the African Chess Confederation. Last night at the #AYCC2026 Closing Ceremony, the #ACC50 celebrations were official activated

Closing ceremony setting of #AYCC2026

The 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship ends today at the awarding ceremony in Entebbe - Uganda. Over 1300 players displayed talent over the 64 squared sport. Coagulations to the winners in classical, rapid and blitz. 📸Arthur Mukunya #AYCC26 #ACC50 #AfricaChess50 @FIDE_chess @AfricanChessCon @256chessfed @newvisionwire @NBSportUg

Meet Tatenda Gondo (@_TatendaGondo) Continental Strategic Communications & Events Executive @AfricanChessCon at the 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship in Entebbe Uganda 📸Arthur Mukunya @AfricanChessCon @NBSportUg @256chessfed #ACC50 #AYCC26 #AfricaChess

ACC President Tshepiso Lopang shares a ceremonial move with one of the young talents during Round 9 of the Africa Youth Chess Championship 2026 #AYCC2026 #ACC50