What do you see on the blank spot ?? Hmmm

In every situation the positive is always there if you look for it long enough, what do you guys think?

FINAL STANDING !! African Chess Zone 4.2 Championship

    The African Zonal Championship (Zone 4.2) was concluded today ! It ended on a very fine note for Nigeria as the Highest rated chess player in Nigeria and reigning National Champion, International Master Bunmi Olape popularly known as the undertaker, completely buried the Highest rated player of the tournament IM Sameh Sadek (ELO 2378) to win the tournament with 7.5 points out of a possible 9 , IM Bunmi Olape was unbeaten through out with 6 wins   and 3 drawn games !! The win means he qualifies to play at the African Championship  and eventually at the Chess world cup!
   The Duo of  BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN and FM KIGIGHA BOMO Both from Nigeria  finished with 6 points, The Fast rising Ugandan FIDE master ELIJAH EMOJONG defeated International master ADU OLADAPO in the Final round of the tournament to also finish on 6 points after an impressive Draw result against  IM Sameh Sadek of Egypt in round 6 and defeating FM Bomo Kigigha of Nigeria in round 7 to put himself in joint second position living up to expectation as analyzed before the start of the event .The Result meant  FM Kigigha Bomo(Nigeria),  Bisiriyu Oluwaseun(Nigeria) and  FM Emojong Elijah (Uganda) has satisfied the 66.6 % minimum requirement for the award of the International master title according to the regulation of the tournament.


1st: BUNMI OLAPE 7.5 points, 2nd-4th: BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN, BOMO KIGIGHA, ELIJAH EMOJONG, 6points; 5th-6th: ADU OLADAPO ,SAMEH SADEK 5 points; 7th: ONOVUGHE OCHUKO 4.5 points; 8th: MADUAGWANA EMMANUEL  3.5 points; 9th: ELNASRI MOHAMMED 1 point; 10th: BONSU KWANDO 0.5 point.


  FINAL RANKING !!

 OLAPE BUNMI (NIGERIA)                         7.5 Points

BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN (NIGERIA)           6 points

 KIGIGHA BOMO (NIGERIA)                         6 points

ELIJAH EMOJONG(UGANDA)                     6 points

 SAMEH SADEK (EGYPT)                             5 points

ADU OLADAPO (NIGERIA)                               5 points

 
ONOVUGHE OCHUKO (NIGERIA)                4.5 points

 
MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIGERIA)                3.5 points

ELNASRI,MOHAMMED(SUDAN)                    1 point

 
BONSU KWADWO (GHANA)                           0.5


Meanwhile in the Ladies Category  , Shrook Wafa Of Egypt won the Event with a total of 6 points losing only one game to Nigeria's All African Games Gold Medalist Olatunji Oluwatobi  Who tied for second place on 5 points with Namaganda Christine of Uganda. The current Nigerian Female National Champion Asanga Nsisong  could only manage a 4.5 points finish after two disappointing losses to worthy opponents.

2012 – ZONE 4.2 INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
ABUJA, NIGERIA. JUNE 15TH – 26TH, 2012

FINAL RESULT (WOMEN).
RANK NAME (FEDERATION) R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 TOTAL
1 SHROOK Wafa (Egypt) 1 1 0 1 1 1 1                              6
2 OLATUNJI Oluwatobiloba (Nigeria) ½ 1 1 1 0 ½ 1         5
3 NAMAGANDA Christine (Uganda) 0 1 1 1 1 1 0           5
4 ASANGA Nsisong (Nigeria) 1 1 1 0 0 ½ 1                     4 ½
5 DAPPA-EDWARD Rachael (Nigeria) 1 0 0 1 1 0 ½       3 ½
6 ADEBAYO Doris (Nigeria) ½ 0 0 0 1 1 ½                      3
7 OSUNDINAKIN Yemi (Nigeria) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0               1
8 ONOJA Iyefu (Nigeria) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0                              0

                                                    Edited by  Akinleye Akinseye (Akinov)

African Chess Zone 4.2 Championship - Update after round 5!

  

 The Battle continued in the African ZonalChess championship for Zone 4.2.  today 21st of June was a rest day in what can be conveniently called half way through the tournament. Round four saw the Strong Nigerian FIDE Master BOMO KIGIGHA  sharing the point with the higher rated  Egyptian International master  Sameh Sadek , Biririyu Oluwaseun (Nigeria) crushed his Sudanese opponent Elnasri Mohammed, Emojong Elijah of Uganda was able to defeat Emmanuel Maduagwana of Nigeria however in Round 5  Ochuko Onovughe (Nigeria) was able to make a strong statement for Nigerian chess by defeating the Ugandan , IM Oladapo Adu lost to IM Sameh Sadek,  Bisiriyu Oluwaseun (Nigeria) crushed Kwado Bonsu of Ghana who has failed to lost all his games so far in the event. the Nigerians are indeed up to the task and the challenge ahead of the last four games of the tournament.  

ROUND four PAIRING


Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 KIGIGHA BOMO (NIG) SAMEH SADEK (EGY) ½ - ½
2 KWADWO BONSU(GHA) OLAPE BUNMI (NIG) 0 – 1
3 ADU OLADAPO (NIG) ONOVUGHE OCHUKO (NIG) 1 - 0
4 EMOJONG ELIJAH (UGA) MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIG) 1 - 0
5 ELNASRI MOHAMMED(SUD) BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN(NIG) 0 – 1

ROUND five PAIRING


Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 ADU OLADAPO (NIG) SAMEH SADEK (EGY) 0 – 1
2 OLAPE BUNMI (NIG) KIGIGHA BOMO (NIG) ½ - ½
3 EMOJONG ELIJAH (UGA) ONOVUGHE,OCHUKO(NIG) 0 – 1
4 BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN(NIG) KWADWO BONSU(GHA) 1 - 0
5 MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIG) ELNASRI,MOHAMMED(SUD) 1 - 0

What are the chances of the players in the open category with four games to go? This is best assessed in terms of the strength of their last four opponents  FM Emojong Elijah who is on 3 points out of a possible 5  will be facing IM Adu Oladapo , IM Sameh Sadek (Egypt) , FM Kigigha Bomo(Nigeria) and Finally Bisiriyu Oluwaseun(Nigeria)  . FM Bomo Kigigha of Nigeria  who i must say has been more impressive having played and drawn against all three International masters in the field and who is on 3.5 out of a possible 5 and remains unbeaten will be facing  Elnasiri Mohammed (Sudan), Bisiriyu Oluwaseun (Nigeria), Kwadwo Bonsu(Ghana) and   his arch rival for the IM title quest FM Emojong Elijah (which could be a decisive  game) !! Onovughe Ochuko (Nigeria)  will be playing  Elnasri mohammed (Sudan) Bisiriyu Oluwaseun (Nigeria), IM Sameh Sadek (Egypt) and IM Bunmi Olape (Nigeria) Bisiriyu Oluwaseun (Nigeria) who has also played all three Imnternational masters in the field will be facing Emojong Elijah (Uganda) , Kigigha Bomo (Nigeria), Maduagwana Emmanuel(Nigeria) and Onovughe Ochuko (Nigeria). 

 From the strength  of the opposition, i believe without being sentimental that FM Bomo Kigigha has the odds in his favor making him the number one favorite  to clinch the IM title though his most tricky opponent remains the Ugandan Emojong Elijah who also has two International masters on his path to worry about , the next person with  favorable odds in his favor  is Onovughe Ochuko     who's major opponent is the Egyptian International master Sameh Sadek , but Ochuko is best known as " the IM slayer"  lets hope he shocks the IM.  The next is line is Bisiriyu Oluwaseun (Nigeria) who at worst should be able to clinch an FM title. then the last here is the Ugandan FM  Emojong Elijah not because he is not a fantastic player but because of the pedigree of his would be opponents in the last four games,  he has to overcome a stiffer opposition than his Nigerian counterparts to prove his worth for glory !! The last four rounds promises to be even more explosive !!

 Here is the  Ranking after round Five !!

 OLAPE BUNMI (NIG)             4 Points
KIGIGHA BOMO (NIG)        3.5 points

SAMEH SADEK (EGY)          3.5 points
ADU OLADAPO (NIG)           3 points
ONOVUGHE OCHUKO (NIG)   3 points
ELIJAH EMOJONG(UGA)      3 points
BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN (NIG)   3 points
ELNASRI,MOHAMMED(SUD     0.5 points
MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIG     1.5 points
BONSU KWADWO (GHA)       0

S/N NAME (FEDERATION) RD 1 RD 2 RD 3 RD 4 RD 5 RD 6 RD 7 RD 8 RD 9 TOTAL RANK
1 SADEK Sameh (Egypt) 1 ½ ½ ½ 1
2 OLAPE Bunmi (Nigeria) ½ 1 1 1 ½
3 ADU Oladapo (Nigeria) ½ 1 ½ 1 0
4 EMOJONG Elijah (Uganda) 1 0 1 1 0
... 5 KIGIGHA Bomo (Nigeria) 1 1 ½ ½ ½
6 KWADWO Bonsu (Ghana) 0 0 0 0 0
7 ELNASRI Mohammed (Sudan) 0 ½ 0 0 0
8 BISIRIYU-SALAM Oluwaseun (Nigeria) ½ 0 ½ 1 1
9 MADUAGWUNA Emmanuel (Nigeria) ½ 0 0 0 1
10 ONOVUGHE Ochuko (Nigeria) 0 1 1 0 1 



For The Ladies Category

S/N NAME (FEDERATION) RND 1 RND 2 RND 3 RND 4 RND 5 RND 6 RND 7 TOTAL RANK
1 SHROOK Wafa (Egypt) 1 1 0 1 1
2 OLATUNJI Oluwatobiloba (Nigeria) ½ 1 1 1 0
3 ASANGA Nsisong (Nigeria) 1 1 1 0 0
4 DAPPA-EDWARD Rachael (Nigeria) 1 0 0 1 1
5 NAMAGANDA Christine (Uganda) 0 1 1 1 1
6 ADEBAYO Doris (Nigeria) ½ 0 0 0 1
7 OSUNDINAKIN Yemi (Nigeria) 0 0 1 0 0
8 ONOJA Iyefu (Nigeria) 0 0 0 0 0 

WOMEN PAIRING & RESULT.
ROUND one PAIRING


Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 NAMAGANDA CHRISTINE (UGA) SHROOK WAFA (EGY) 0 – 1
2 ADEBAYO DORIS (NIG) OLATUNJI TOBI (NIG) ½ - ½
3 YEMI OSUNDINAKIN (NIG) ASANGA NSISONG (NIG) 0 – 1
4 DAPPA RACHEAL (NIG) ONOJA IYEFU (NIG) 1 – 0

ROUND two PAIRING


Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 SHROOK WAFA (EGY) ONOJA IYEFU (NIG) 1 – 0
2 OLATUNJI TOBI (NIG) YEMI OSUNDINAKIN (NIG) 1 – 0
3 ASANGA NSISONG(NIG) ADEBAYO DORIS (NIG) 1 – 0
4 DAPPA RACHEAL (NIG) NAMAGANDA,CHRISTINE(UGA) 0 – 1

ROUND three PAIRING

Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 SHROOK WAFA (EGY) OLATUNJI TOBI (NIG) 0 - 1
2 ASANGA NSISONG (NIG) DAPPA RACHEAL(NIG) 1 - 0
3 NAMAGANDA,CHRISTINE(UGA) ADEBAYO DORIS (NIG) 1 - 0
4 ONOJA IYEFU (NIG) YEMI OSUNDINAKIN(NIG) 0 - 1

ROUND four PAIRING


Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 SHROOK WAFA (EGY) ADEBAYO DORIS (NIG) 1 - 0
2 OLATUNJI TOBI (NIG) ONOJA IYEFU (NIG) 1 - 0
3 NAMAGANDA,CHRISTINE(UGA) ASANGA NSISONG (NIG) 1 - 0
4 DAPPA RACHEAL(NIG) YEMI OSUNDINAKIN(NIG) 1 - 0

ROUND five PAIRING


Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 ASANGA NSISONG (NIG) SHROOK WAFA (EGY) 0 – 1
2 DAPPA RACHEAL(NIG) OLATUNJI TOBI (NIG) 1 - 0
3 YEMI OSUNDINAKIN(NIG) NAMAGANDA,CHRISTINE(UGA) 0 – 1
4 ONOJA IYEFU (NIG) ADEBAYO DORIS (NIG) 0 – 1

i am not so impressed as the minimum number of Countries required for FIDE titles to be awarded is not presented as only three countries Nigeria (5 participants) Egypt (1) and Uganda (1) as against the minimum of five countries required to guarantee FIDE titles under the regulations, though the ladies can take solace in the fact that they still have a chance to qualify for the world cup and also to improve on their FIDE rating. it has been a good tournament for the ladies with the duo of  Shrook Wafa of Egypt and Namaganda Cristine of Uganda tying for the lead on 4 points while following closely are Tobi Olatunji (Nigeria) 3.5, Asanga Nsisong (Nigeria ) 3.5, Dappa-Edward Rachael (Nigeria) 3.5 

      By  Akinleye Akinseye    (GM Akinov)

 

2012 – ZONE 4.2 INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
ABUJA, NIGERIA. JUNE 15TH – 26TH, 2012   .   Special Thanks to International Arbiter  Obinna ogbonnaya.

 

 

ZONE 4.2 AFRICAN INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP ABUJA, NIGERIA.2012

1. The African Zonal Individual Chess championship kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria on the 14th of July 2012, The African chess championship is to run from 15th - 26th June 2012  in the open category  Nigeria parades  two International masters , namely IM Oladapo Adu (ELO 2250), IM Bunmi Olape ( ELO 2290), also Candidate master Bomo Kigigha, Onovughe Ochuko and Bisiriyu Oluwaseun. FM Elijah Emogong  who got his FIDE title from a similar event held last year in Khartoum Sudan where he finished fifth with a score that earned him the FIDE master title. The Egyptian International master Sameh Sadek (ELO 2378) Kwado Bonsu from Ghana and Elnasri Mohammed of Sudan are also present . countries in Zone 4.2 include Sudan, Nigeria, Egypt,Cameroun,Uganda,Kenya, Ghana and Seychelles.
 According to the tournament regulations the Zonal winner in each Category becomes an international master ( 66.6% score 6/9 minimum requirement) while the second and third gets the FIDE Master title (55.5% score 5/9 minimum requirement).however for FIDE titles to be awarded the number of Countries presented in any category must be  at least a third of the countries in the zone must be represented meaning a minimum of four (4) countries in zone 4.2 Winners of Zonal championships also qualifies to take part at the World Cup.second and third place will also feature at the African Individual.
  What are the Chances of the Nigerian Players  in the open category.? After three rounds 


OLAPE BUNMI (NIG)     2.5 
KIGIGHA BOMO (NIG)    2.5
ADU OLADAPO (NIG)    2
ONOVUGHE OCHUKO (NIG)   2
SAMEH SADEK (EGY)    2
 ELIJAH EMOJONG(UGA)  2
BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN (NIG) 1
ELNASRI,MOHAMMED(SUD  0.5
MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIG  0.5
BONSU KWADWO (GHA)   0


Here is a break down of the  MEN PAIRING & RESULT gotten courtesy of International Arbiter  Obinna Ogbonnaya

ROUND 1  PAIRING

Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 SAMEH SADEK (EGY) BONSU KWADWO (GHA) 1 – 0
2 BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN (NIG) OLAPE BUNMI (NIG) ½ - ½
3 MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIG) ADU OLADAPO (NIG) ½ - ½
4 ELIJAH EMOJONG(UGA) ELNASRI,MOHAMMED(SUD) 1 – 0
5 KIGIGHA BOMO (NIG) ONOVUGHE OCHUKO (NIG) 1 – 0

ROUND 2 PAIRING

Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 SAMEH SADEK (EGY) ELNASRI,MOHAMMED(SUD) ½ - ½
2 ELIJAH EMOJONG (UGA) OLAPE BUNMI (NIG) 0 – 1
3 ADU OLADAPO (NIG) BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN (NIG) 1 - 0
4 MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIG) KIGIGHA BOMO (NIG) 0 – 1
5 ONOVUGHE OCHUKO (NIG) BONSU KWADWO (GHA) 1 - 0

ROUND 3  PAIRING
Table WHITE BLACK Result
1 SAMEH SADEK (EGY) BISIRIYU OLUWASEUN(NIG) ½ - ½
2 ELNASRI MOHAMMED (SUD) OLAPE BUNMI (NIG) 0 – 1
3 KIGIGHA BOMO (NIG) ADU OLADAPO (NIG) ½ - ½
4 KWADWO BONSU(GHA) EMOJONG ELIJAH (UGA) 0 – 1
5 ONOVUGHE OCHUKO (NIG) MADUAGWUNA EMMA(NIG) 1 - 0



and with six rounds to go, could the Nigerian duo of  Bomo Kigigha  or Ochuko Onovughe   get a good score and attain the International master title or perhaps  Maduagwana or/and Bisiriyu can somehow get at least FIDE Master Titles. FM Elijah Emojong of Uganda is a big threat to any of the players , chess is well Organized in Uganda and they in fact have a very active Ugandan chess league   Fast rising Emojong who only started playing chess in year 2007 is one of the strongest and most consistent player in Uganda boasting of winning 2 major trophies out of three in the last six months and he is the current East African champion.  he is aiming at the IM title this year.International Master Bunmi Olape the highest rated  Nigerian chess player at the moment who got his International master title last year in a similar event in Sudan last year however was able to subdue the Ugandan in a tense battle where the Ugandan had the advantage for most part of the game, at a point the International master was in some kind of bind and the position held a +2 Computer analysis (on Houdini) for the Ugandan FM who sacrificed his knight on f7! but eventually lost the game to the more experienced IM in the ensuing end game. Ochuko Onovughe is just been introduced to  the international circle but is a very strong Nigerian National master who can be referred  to as an  "IM slayer" he has defeated both IM Dapo Adu and IM Odion Aihkojie in recent  past . The highest rated player of the event Sameh Sadek of Egypt is also very dangerous and can pose a serious threat to any of the Nigerian players who should not in anyway be under rated anyway missing among the Nigerian Representatives are International Master Odion Aikhoje the very consistent  FIDE master Adebayo Adegboyega, FM Olamide Ajibowo and CM Charlse Campbell .  The last six rounds of the tournament promises to be explosive. - Edited by Akinov (Akinleye Akinseye)

35th Nigerian breweries PLC International chess open Championship 1st - 8th JULY 2012

 35^th Nigerian breweries PLC International chess open Championship 1st – 8^th July 2012.

 

This is to Invite you to the 35th Nigerian breweries PLC International chess open Championship schedule to hold on 1st – 8^th July 2012 at the sport hall National stadium complex, Lagos.

The play categories and entry fees of players are stated below

CATEGORIES ENTRY FEES

FIDE/Master section =N= 1500:00

Category I =N=1,050:00

Category II =N=850:00

Ladies Category =N= 950:00

Under 14 Boys =N= 350:00

Under 14 girls =N= 350:00

Veterans =N=1,050:00

SWAN =N= 350

NOTICE

Registration for all categories will close on Friday 29th June 2012 at 4 PM This is to enable the Technical officers enough time to prepare the entries and start the competition as scheduled .

Late entries will strictly attract a fine of =N= 500:00 (extra fees) per player for all categories. No entries will be allowed after the first round, Every Participants are also expected to obtain the Nigerian chess federation player’s Identity card the cost is =N=250:00 per player.

Competition Venue

Sports hall ,National stadium complex Surulere , Lagos Nigeria

Date

Arrival Sunday 1^st  July 2012

Competition Monday 2nd – Saturday 7th July 2012

Time 9 am daily

Closing ceremony Saturday 7th July 2012

Departure Sunday 8^th July 2012

All participants are responsible for their transportation, accommodation , feeding and other welfare during the championship. Participants are expected to come to the tournament with their chess set and chess clocks. State chess associations, chess clubs and educational institutions are free to enter any number of players. The Prizes will be determined by the sponsor (Nigeria Breweries PLC) as usual

Dressing code

All players and guests are expected to dress decently and smartly to the tournament venue , sleeveless wears will not be allowed.

NO HIGH HEELS/ STEEL HEEL SHOES please.

Only flat sandals/ shoes, sneakers would be allowed into the hall. This is to avoid causing damage to the newly renovated sports hall.

Your usual co operation is highly solicited to avoid any embarrassment on entry into the tournament hall. - Edited by GM Akinov

35th NBL chess competition/opens/tournament 2012

Nigerian breweries PLC (NBL) Chess tournament 2012-Nigerian Chess Federation and the BEER PALOUR Arrangement !!

    The date for The 35th Nigerian Breweries Plc International Chess open championship has been fixed for 1st - 8th July, 2012. However many players remain unsatisfied with the tournaments conditions which according to them is not up to the minimum standard required of such competition, many chess players has also suggested an organized boycott of the tournament to send a strong signal to the NCF (Nigeria Chess Federation) that chess players will not settle for less than a well organized tournament in a conducive environment and a fore knowledge of certain information like a break down of the prize money, the rules especially those affecting tie break (among other vital information usually provided prior to the commencement of tournament of same caliber around the world) apart from the foregoing the Tournament is also not FIDE (world Chess governing body) rated in spite of the fact that NCF is an affiliate of FIDE . many chess players has condemned the inefficient way in which Chess is been run in the country  notable among the very passionate voices are FM Adebayo Adegboyega and International master Odion Aihkoje both top players have raised valid points concerning the state of the game in the country. This wont be the first time that the issue of a mass boycott of the tournament has been raised as reflected by an article by naijahood on October 7 2011 titled  Nigerian breweries PLC (NBL) Chess tournament 2011, what is the way forward for Nigerian chess?!  .

  The 35th edition of the NBL PLC 2012 is coming up in July and it is obvious that nothing has been done at all to correct all the lapses pointed out by the players last year and well documented issues raised by the " CHESS PLAYERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA- CPAN ("About to" but yet to be a registered body of Chess players)  CPAN through  CM Charles Campbell released the position of the body on its Official group page recently stating its position as follows "

MATTERS ARISING:CPAN'S POSITION. It has become necessary for the CPAN interim ex-co to clarify some issues. 1. NBL saga. We believe an organized boycott would be counterproductive as the major losers would be NBL, a loyal sponsor. However, we must not fail to point out our dissatisfaction with the way this event has been managed by the NCF over the years despite our documented complaints. For now, any boycott should be personal. I boycotted last year and made my point. 2. Our major priority now is the formal registration of CPAN with the CAC and we are glad to announce that your dues have moved us towards the realization of this cardinal objective. By NBL, God willing, CPAN  should be registered. 3. We are irrevocably committed towards our aims and objectives as stated here. We also respect the person and office of the NCF president and consider him to be a partner in progress. We make bold to state that his tenure is a far departure from what we've had in the past. Let's accord him the respect he deserves and refrain from making unguarded, frivolous and downright insulting comments on this forum. It will not be tolerated henceforth. 4. We hope to conduct general elections during NBL and offer an account of our stewardship so far.The problems we face are a reflection of the Nigerian problem. A situation where the NCF secretary (a ministry staff who more often than not knows next to nothing about chess) is all powerful will never augur well for us. We need to close ranks, strengthen our body and offer added value to the chess player. The national FOC (friends of chess tournament) was Just a tip of the iceberg. Together we can do even more. and in answering some thought provoking question from a member Mr Ogunsiku Babatunde stated further 1. As presently constituted the sec has more powers than the president. She is the link between the ministry's insider and reports to the minister/directors. 2. The players who wear the shoe knows where it pinches hence the formation of CPAN. We hope to liaise with the NCF and also show how things should be done. 3. We will not keep quiet over these as in the past. We intend to seek audience with the sec and remind her of our concerns which will once more be articulated in writing by next week. 4. CPAN as a legal entity, fully registered with the CAC (Corporate affairs commission) can communicate these grievances to the organizers if the NCF does not conform to international standards. We achieve more as a recognizable body and not some faceless, disgruntled group.

   The option of a mass Boycott does not seem to be the best at the moment because though it might have some desired  effect on Nigerian chess federation but the worst hit might be the Nigerian Breweries a loyal sponsor of 35 years and counting, a mass boycott might be counter productive in the long run as a bad publicity for chess and in the long run scare would be sponsors from the game, once we as players can get better alternatives and act proactively as suggested in the article titled Nigerian breweries PLC (NBL) Chess tournament 2011, what is the way forward for Nigerian chess?!
Once we can get sponsors for chess events in Nigeria with better playing conditions and respect for the players/participants , i think we need not worry about NCF , they will probably sit up or pack up.  The inefficiency we see at NCF is a microcosm of the problem we have in a failing Nigerian society in general which is not limited to the chess federation alone   but some how and hopefully soon the positive change that all Nigerian chess players want will materialize.Chess will be become more popular with a very good population of participants and fans will attract more corporate sponsors for bigger and well organized tournaments with great value for both sponsors and participants. SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOMED PLEASE DROP YOUR COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS BELOW. Thank you.     Edited by Grand Mallam AKINOV

Check this out " FACEBOOK NURSERY & PRIMARY SCHOOL!? "

Can you beat this? Only in Naija (Nigeria) will one see this kind of somewhat weird thing like naming a school after Facebook. FACEBOOK NURSERY & PRIMARY SCHOOL 27 Otunba street Ojodu Lagos state. Hehehehehehe ! wetin we no go see for Lagos What next should we be expecting? maybe names like Twitter High school, Yahoo college of Education, Google University of Technology. LOL !! you can not just put that past Naija. anything goes. abi what do you guys think??

Is the new Airtel Advertisement Offensive -promoting 'yahoo yahoo'??

It says

Millionaire at 29 . That is 5 Years too late.........Fast is an attitude, We know the pace you set for your self, that is why we set our internet speed to challenge that, so that you never have to slow down even for a moment. 3.75g in all states of Nigeria. sped up to 42 mpbs !!

so what could be offensive about this advert? personally i do not think there is anything wrong with it, but trust the typical 'Naija' mind some think Airtel Nigeria is targeting the Yahoo boys (internet Fraudsters) in this advert telling them if they use (AIRTEL) Internet Data service they will Hammer before age 24 , and if they use internet sevices by MTN, GLO and others , e fit take 5 years for dem slow internet to send one mail to MAGA o. it might take five extra years to dupe their a victim successfully LOL !!

To be candid it seems logical to ask how does one link Faster internet speed to becoming a millionaire at the age of 24 years old to the typical Nigerian youth?? which is the average age of Graduates / youth corpers in Nigeria, painting the typical Nigerian youth as fraudsters? are they trying to secretly say they know how the mind of the typical Nigerian youth works and therefore appealing to that evil mind of theirs? think about it! Please what is your opinion on this, thinking along that line is the advert offensive or not?

Interview with IM Bunmi Olape Nigeria’s Top Chess player

Interview with IM Bunmi Olape Nigeria’s Top Chess player

By Akinleye Akinseye (Akinov)

He is currently the Highest rated Chess Player in Nigeria, incidentally the Current National chess Champion …….Bunmi Olape got his International Master Title this year , (2011) won an individual Gold medal @ The All African Games (2011) at Maputo and was the only player to defeat The Egyptian Grand master GM Ahmed Adly… at the Blitz event

Hello Bunmi Thank you for accepting the interview, after your brilliant win at the Nigeria National chess championship (sponsored by Nigerian Breweries PLC)

AKINSEYE- Can you tell us a bit more about yourself?

BUNMI - I am Olape Olubunmi, popularly known in the chess circle as 'undertaker', I am the current Chess National Champion of Nigeria, started playing chess in 1991 while i was in secondary school.

AKINSEYE - What got you attracted to chess, how did you start playing chess?

BUNMI - I was attracted by the shape of the chess pieces and fascinated by the peculiar movement of each piece on the chess board. My elder brother brought chess to the family but did not teach me how to play the game, i learnt by watching because am a very inquisitive person and will go to any length to seek for knowledge for something I am passionate about.

AkISEYE -Please tell us a bit more about your “chess history” ?

BUNMI - The secondary school games in 1991 was d event that actually spurred me on to get myself involved in chess, i was able to win Gold at the event for Lagos state, it was unique to me because it was the year i learnt the game of chess, after the event i participated in some nationally rated chess tournaments between 1991-1992 at the under-age group section, in 1993 I moved to d Opens section and won most tournaments i participated in across the country from 1993-1995, then we had several tournaments to attend, which i must confess helped my growth in chess. I moved to the Masters section in 1995 and almost became the national champion on my first appearance at the masters’ section !! but eventually came joint 2nd position., Same year, i won the Mobil chess tournament in Eket and indeed won several laurels btw 1995-1998 ! In 1998 i played my 1st FIDE rated event at d then NEPA international opens tournament, came joint 2nd and got my debut FIDE-ELO from the tournament. 1998 is also d year i represented Nigeria outside the shores of my country at d chess olympiad in Elista, Kalymykia republic of Russia.

AKINSEYE- How did you get to the top in Nigerian Chess, did you play in the
lower categories?

BUNMI - I went thru the due process to get to the top !! From the under-age to the opens and from opens to masters.

AKINSEYE- You recently got the revered International Master Title, can you please
tell us about your entire quest to get the title, the challenges you
faced and how you overcame them?

BUNMI -The major challenge i faced was getting sponsorship, i had to combine sourcing for sponsorship with my training schedule, i had to multi-task myself to get a shot at my goal of getting d enviable IM title at d zone 4.2. Chess championship in Khartourm, Sudan.

AKINSEYE- Which countries did you visit?

BUNMI- I have visited the following countries, Russia, Belgium,Switzerland,Slovenia,Spain,Italy,Germany,Hungary,Togo,Ghana,Cote'Ivoire,Sudan,Mozambique.

AKINSEYE-Getting your last International Master Norm was surely a major chess
breakthrough for you, would you like to tell us about the tournaments,
and how you got each Norm?

BUNMI- For Zonal Chess championship, i did not have to go thru d process of getting 3 norms to get IM title, u're only required to score a certain number of points/percentage to get d title.

AKINSEYE - What is your current FIDE rating and going by your present form and
status , one would have expected that you will get sponsorship fund
for international FIDE sanctioned tournaments (EG London chess
classics December 2011) now that you are hot and can take a shot at
the Chess Grand Master Norm.?

BUNMI- My current FIDE ELO is 2290.I have been faced with this sponsorship drive question on several occasion even b4 i attained my present status, i won't say is difficult n won't say is not difficult in getting sponsorship in this part of d world cos i feel is an aspect that i have not quite exploited, nevertheless i did made some few attempt on my own but is either am faced with no response or slow response n this can be really frustrating if u know what i mean coupled with d fact dt u have to combine this with my training schedule, anyway am not given up on sponsorship, most especially in my quest for d enviable Grandmaster title !!

AKINSEYE- you will agree with me that a very talented player like you sure
needs endorsement and sponsorship from companies and Corporate bodies
to speed up the possibility of getting the first Nigerian GM , there
is need for sponsorship of Talented players like you to International
Chess tournaments.

BUNMI - You are very correct, doing it on my own is very difficult, on few occasions dt i had to sponsor myself to tournaments in Europe, i always lack some basic necessity required of a professional chess player, which affects my concentration at such events, d simple basic needs that most participant had. Endorsement and sponsorship from companies and corporate bodies will definitely speed up d process for me in getting the enviable Grandmaster title.

AKINSEYE- What makes you stand out from other Nigerian chess players? BUNMI-My style n personality!!

AKINSEYE How do you prepare for chess tournaments (Choice of opening/
training)? Someone once told me that “Bunmi Olape does not read chess
books or rely on conventional chess theory” how true is that?

BUNMI-I have some opening repertoire which have been quite reliable over d years. I go thru games a lot n try my best to fault some moves being played by GM's n i test- runs some lines on some players that i do play with most at home n occasionally try it also with d computers ! I have never in totality relied on theoretical books, i try to visualize d position on board ala undertaker style! But now, am beginning to see d need for theoretical books to enhance my strength if i have to make a go at GM title.

AKINSEYE- Do you read chess books? If you do, which chess book have you learnt the most?

BUNMI -I do but try to avoid d theoretical ones because of its complexity by some authors. I have read Chess University and also a book of life and games of Tal, can't remember d author of those books, i have also glanced at several books and read a lot of chess magazines.

AKINSEYE- How often do you practice chess/train?

BUNMI- Now i really don't have a program schedule but i play a lot.

AKINSEYE- How often do you analyze your own games?

BUNMI- I do after and in d course every chess tournament i attend, win or lose !

AKINSEYE-How many moves can you calculate ahead?

BUNMI- Depends on d position

AKINSEYE-What kind of Music do you listen to?

BUNMI- I listen to all genre of music, if it sounds good to my ear but i can be particular about instrumentals.

AKINSEYE -What is your favourite leisure activities, aside chess?-

BUNMI Watching football and traveling

AKINSEYE- In Which tournaments have you represented Nigeria?

BUNMI- NEPA international( FIDE section),Lagos Nigeria, 1998, Chess Olympiads in Russia, 1998, Slovenia, 2002,Spain, 2004, Italy, 2006,Russia 2010, African games Nigeria, 2003, Algeria 2007,Mozambique 2011 etc.

AKINSEYE- What can you say about chess in Nigeria; then, when you started, and now?

BUNMI-In d early 90's and even towards d ending of d 90's chess in Nigeria had several tournaments but went totally on d decline afterwards, this year is experiencing an upsurge considering d number of tournaments we have had this year with a renewed interest from sponsors. I feel with this new found revolutionary trend in Chess in Nigeria, d sky will be the limit!!

AKINSEYE- What about your most memorable chess moments?

BUNMI- I have had several memorable moments in Chess but my achievement this year as been most memorable of all the years, So far this year, I got an international master title, won Gold medal at d African games, Won d National Championship, Am d current highest rated Nigeria on d World chess federation rating list n still counting........

AKINSEYE- How does it feel like becoming the National chess champion finally?

BUNMI- -Is been a great year for me in Chess, becoming d National Champion is great after several attempts at d title, am happy have finally achieved it.

AKINSEYE- Are you now thinking of becoming a Grand Master (GM) of chess that is
getting the GM title?

BUNMI- Getting d GM title is definitely d next step of any aspiring international Master, I have plans, am hoping i get d right sponsorship to actualize my dream of getting d enviable title.

AKINSEYE- What advice do you have for upcoming Nigerian chess players?

BUNMI-They should be steadfast, be patient and don't get discouraged.
Whom do you regard as being the best five active chess players in Nigeria today? R- Bunmi Olape(Myself), Bayo Adegboyega, Adu Dapo,Aikhoje Odion,Bomo Kigigha

AKINSEYE- What do you have to say about your match with International master
Dapo Adu and the need for frequent chess matches between our top
players?

BUNMI

- We had a nice time even though we did not get d sponsorship we required to make it a big event and a media captivating one.

Ok, enough questions for now and on the behalf of the Akinov
chess/Naijahood.com I would like to thank you for answering all these
questions!

Thank you!.

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