African Qualifier of World Schools team chess championship wraps up in Stellenbosch, sets stage for December grand final
Twenty-six co-ed school squads took part in the Stellenbosch event.
By Online
Jul. 12, 2026
ZCF glory in Crystal Candy National Schools Chess Tourney success
Gathering over 800 of the nation’s brightest young minds, the festival of chess left the federation riding a wave of immense pride and optimism for the future of the sport.
By Sports Reporter
Jun. 4, 2026
Crystal Candy national finals kick off at Marymount Teachers College
“We are grateful to Crystal Candy for this partnership which has seen a massive growth of the sport of chess in the country,” he said.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
May. 30, 2026
Zim eye medals at Africa Youth Chess Champs
The tournament runs until May 23 and features players in the under-8 to under-18 categories from across the continent.
By Austin Karonga
May. 15, 2026
ZCF bask in Cadets and Youth Championship success
Despite logistical hurdles, the event saw over 230 young athletes from Under-8 to Under-18 battle for the prestigious honour of representing Zimbabwe on the international stage.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Feb. 25, 2026
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
Feb. 15, 2026
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
