Chess as a Universal Language: How Children from 22 African Countries Found Common Ground at the Chessboard

On July 11, the African continental stage of the World School Team Chess Championship (WSTC) concluded in Cape Town. The competition was held under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) with the support of Freedom Holding Corp. and its founder, Timur Turlov. This is the first time a tournament of this level for school teams has taken place on the African continent. According to the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., advancing chess projects helps create equal opportunities for children regardless of their background, social status, or country of residence.

Winners of the African Tournament

Twenty‑six school teams representing 22 African countries took part in the competition. Bronze medals were won by students from Welgemoed Primary School (South Africa). The team from Moi Nyeri Complex Primary School (Kenya) took second place. The tournament winner was Sr. Miriam Duggan Primary School (Uganda).

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