At the least 40 chess gamers, encompassing each skilled and newbie ranks, are scheduled to take part within the Ahmed Bolaji Nagode (ABN) Speedy Chess Match on 30 November in Ilorin, Kwara.
The Technical Director of the Nigeria Chess Federation and Vice Chairman of the Kwara Chess Affiliation, Ali Durotoye, disclosed this to newsmen in Ilorin on Sunday.
He stated the occasion aimed to advertise chess tradition and nurture native expertise within the state.
Durotoye stated the event is sponsored by Ahmed Nagode, a chess fanatic and veteran participant.
He recalled that Nagode represented the College of Ilorin throughout his Grasp’s diploma program in 1989 and subsequently garnered honors on the prestigious Hamzat Ibrahim NEPA Chess competitors.
“That is his personal contribution to the event of chess in Ilorin and Kwara State.
“Among the many individuals are notable gamers, together with Nigeria’s reigning Nationwide Open Chess champion and superintendent of the Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps, Adeoti Bolaji.
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“Others embrace Nigeria’s North Central girls’s champion, Merydiyya Abdulsalam, Emmanuel Anuebunwa, and Ojo David.
“The occasion will comply with a fast chess format, requiring fast decision-making and strategic considering, with individuals from numerous classes, together with male, feminine, and junior gamers,” Durotoye stated.
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The organisers emphasised that the event seeks to foster inclusivity, with prizes for the very best feminine junior participant, to encourage fearless competitors amongst younger and feminine gamers.
Moreover, a nationwide arbiter certification seminar will precede the event from 26 to 30 November, equipping chess officers with the abilities to handle future tournaments successfully.
Durotoye famous that the Nigeria Chess Federation and Kwara Chess Affiliation are supporting the event.
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