Minerva honours Zimbabwe’s inmate chess champions
The team has become a beacon of reform and intellectual prowess, securing the top spot in both the men’s and women’s categories at the African Continent Championship.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
4h ago
ZCF reflects on landmark 2025 season
The Minerva Zimbabwe Open emerged as the largest tournament ever held on Zimbabwean soil, drawing a record-breaking field of approximately 400 competitors.
By Sports Reporter
Jan. 8, 2026
Africa Youth Chess Championship roar to life in Harare
Zimbabwe’s capacity to host world-class sporting spectacles was underscored by the excellent turnout.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 8, 2025
Minds set to battle as African Youth Chess Championship kicks off
The main venue, Dominican Convent School, has been transformed into a battlefield of brilliance, with meticulous attention paid to creating a focused, world-class competitive environment.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Dec. 6, 2025
Zimbabwe gears up for historic African Youth Chess Championship
ZIMBABWE is set to host the 16th edition of the African Youth Chess Championship (AYCC) in Harare from December 6 to 14, 2025, further cementing its growing reputation as a destination of choice
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Oct. 12, 2025
All set for fifth Minerva Zim Open Chess Championship
The tournament, now a fixture on the regional chess calendar, attracting players from across the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Zone will run from August 20 - 24
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Aug. 17, 2025
Makwena, Jele win CBZ National Open Chess Championship
Makwena finished the tournament with 7,5 points after nine rounds to claim her overall third win in the event and second in succession.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 14, 2025
Action packed calendar excites Zimbabwe Chess Federation
Apart from tournaments there are also workshops and seminars lined up for the year as well as international events.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Jan. 19, 2025
Zim chess team leaves for African Youth Chess Champs
The African Youth Chess Championships are scheduled to run from June 15-23 at Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni, Johannesburg.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Jun. 15, 2024
