The official X handle for African Chess Confederation - Confédération Africaine des Echecs the governing body of chess in the African continent.
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Honoring the past. Celebrating the legacy. For 50 years,the African Chess Confederation has united nations, nurtured talent, and elevated African chess to new heights. We honour the pioneers, administrators,arbiters,coaches, players, government, corporate and federations
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From reigning champions to rising stars, every move will matter in four days time as Africa's elite compete for continental glory.
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#AICC2026 #AfricaComesToBotswana #Debswana #AfricanChess #ACC50
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African Chess Confederation retweeted
President Andrew Bakiza at the National Juniors Chess Championship 2026 held at Sports View Hotel - Kireka.
📸Arthur Mukunya - @BaniBulletin
@housingfinanceU @mtnug
#UgandaChess #JuniorChess #YouthChess
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⚔️ Africa's finest are heading to Botswana!
7-time African Champion GM Bassem Amin leads a stacked field featuring defending champion GM Bilel Bellahcene, IM Adlane Arab, IM Mariano Ortega, and rising star IM David George.
Who will be crowned King of African Chess? #AICC2026
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🎉 Introducing the Official ACC50 Merchandise!
As we celebrate 50 years of the African Chess Confederation, we are proud to unveil our #ACC50 commemorative merchandise collection. A symbol of our rich history, unity, and commitment to the growth of chess across Africa.
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Fact check
Botswana is hosting the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship slated for 18-27 June 2026 and Uganda has already hosted the African Youth Chess Championship. Kindly note bids for 2027 aren't yet open
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CONFIRMED: Dadaz Chess Academy will host the 2026 Dadaz Rapid Rated Chess Tournament at Cherub Private School, Lilongwe, Malawi on October 24 and 25, 2026, with prizes including support for the Africa Youth Chess Championship in Botswana, smartwatches, and chess sets.
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The championship will take place at Cresta Lodge Grande in Jwaneng who are our official accommodation partner #AICC2026 #ACC50
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🇧🇼 The 2026 African Individual Chess Championships to take place in Jwaneng from June 18–27, 2026! ♟️
Featuring a record $30,050 prize fund, the tournament brings together players from 25 nations, including 3 GMs and 10 IMs, as the ACC celebrates its 50th anniversary. 🏆
#AfricanChess #BotswanaChess #Chess @AfricanChessCon @KalaharianSon
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Remembering the founding members of the Uganda Chess Federation (1972) and founding Chairman Paul Bitarabeho, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 1990 while on chess duties. Their vision and dedication laid the foundation for Ugandan and African chess #ACC50
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The ACC aims to ensure that the impact of the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship extends far beyond the tournament hall @KalaharianSon @FIDE_chess
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#AICC2026 #ACC50 #ChessInEducation #BotswanaChess
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The official government partner and official sporting development partner of #AICC2026 #BotswanaChess #AfricaChess #ACC50
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"The beauty of chess lies not only in the brilliance of the final combination, but in every move that made it possible."
#AICC2026 #ACC50 #BotswanaChess #AfricaChess
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Some search for diamonds beneath the earth. Others discover them across the chessboard @CompanyDebswana #ACC50 #AICC2026
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ACC President Tshepiso Lopang hailed the achievement as a testament to Malawi's commitment to grassroots development, strong governance, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth.
Read the full story below 👇
#AfricanChess #MalawiChess #FIDE #ACC50
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Ethiopia to host 2026 Zone 4.4 Individual Chess Championship check out tournament invitation and regulations
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#ACC50
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The event marks Namibia's return as a host nation for a major African Chess Confederation competition. The last ACC event held in Namibia was the 2019 African Youth Chess Championship
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#ACC50 #ASICC2026
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It's getting real, for the sixth time, Zone 4.5 welcomes Africa's most prestigious individual chess championship. From Zambia and Namibia to Mozambique and Malawi, the region has proudly played its part in shaping African chess history.
#ACC50 #AfricanChess #AICC2026
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