The Gift of Chess Zambia

18/08/2026

Congratulations President Hakainde Hichilema for winning the 2026 general elections.🇿🇲

26/04/2026

The Ambassador!!

He was like, uyu apanga maningi ma illegal moves ba arbiter…😂
Nati wait🙇🏽‍♂️🙇🏽‍♂️
Benson Chibiya
The Gift of Chess Zambia

30/03/2026

The team represented Zambia very well…..🇿🇲
We sent two kids to Malawi for Susan @50 Chess Tournament, Mumbi Ng’ambi and Alinuswe Namwai who made sure all players tasted the famous Salt Saana in the move combos almost giving kids cardiac arrest to the point of failing to differentiate the colors of pieces on the boards,,,,Leaving everyone who crossed their paths traumatized.
To the parents, thank you for trusting us and believing in your children…..it is possible to do great things from a small place. 🇿🇲🙏🏾📌
Chess in Slums, Africa Initiative

06/03/2026

While the Candidates Battle… You Can Too! 🔥

In Pafos, it’s not just about watching elite chess — it’s about playing it. 👇

4th Pafos International Open Tournament
📍 Pafos, Cyprus 🇨🇾
🗓 13–19 April 2026
♟️ 9 rounds | Swiss system

Two groups:
🔹 Group A – 1800+
🔹 Group B – Below 1900

⌛️ Registration deadline: 18:00, 12th April 2026

ℹ️ More info: https://candidates2026.fide.com/events

15/08/2025

FOR FREEDOM❗❗
What started as a spark is now on a rollercoaster and moving faster than we anticipated. The Gift of Chess has played a big role in making sure Chess sets are accessible and available in facilities.
On the 14th of August, WGM Dana Reizniece also director of the FIDE - International Chess Federation , Mr. Lewis Ncube the former President of African Chess Confederation- Confédération Africaine des Echecs Mr. Leslie Chikuse the President of CFZ Chess Federation of Zambia and Mr Prosper Musemvu the ambassador for the Gift of Chess paid a courtesy call to the office of the Commissioner of Correctional Service. In our discussion, we talked about why chess should be supported in these walls as well as how we can collaborate and make it possible. Ms Martha Ngoma the Deputy Commissioner for Correctional Service applauded the efforts everyone has made and promised to make sure Chess is promoted and supported.

08/08/2025

library service wrapped up the term with an exciting Chess Tournament at Zambia Library Service Headquarters!!

Congratulations to all the participants, especially those crowned as winners.👑
A big thanks to the Gift of Chess for introducing Chess in libraries as well as donating Chess sets to libraries across the country. 🇿🇲🇿🇲


Pic credit: Zambia library service.

05/06/2025

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07/05/2025

The Rule of Chess: A Beginner’s Guide to the Game of Chess

03/05/2025

When an opponent offers a free pawn, I totally ignore it. I always suspect a trap

26/04/2025

Autism awareness tournament went according and congratulations to all who won and to those who didn't, will win tomorrow let's just continue training....🇿🇲🇿🇲