The President of the Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF), Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, Ph.D, has described the successful hosting of the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, Abuja 2026, as a landmark achievement for Nigerian sport and a significant milestone in the advancement of chess in Africa.
Held from August 1st to 8th 2026 at the Bolton White Hotel, Abuja, the
Championships marked the first occasion on which Africa hosted this prestigious international competition.
The event brought together players, officials and chess enthusiasts from across the world for a week of high-level competition, professional conduct and international camaraderie. FIDE confirmed that the Championship brought amateur players from around the world to Abuja for the
Rapid and Blitz events.
