Welcome to the official page of the Ghana Chess Association (GCA); affiliate of the National Sports Authority (NSA) and World Chess Federation (FIDE)
The Ghana Chess Association (GCA), is a Non-governmental organization recognized by its members and the World Chess Federation –Fédération Internationale des Echecs – FIDE as well as bodies including Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), ational Sports Authority (NSA), Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA), African Chess Union etc. as the umbrella body in the domain of chess in Ghana. The supreme body res
03/05/2026
🇬🇭 4 Medals for Ghana at the 2026 West Africa Zonal Chess Championship!
👑 Maud Benson – GOLD & Zonal Champion (Women’s)
🥉 Ridham – BRONZE (Women’s)
🥈 Bernard Anhwere – SILVER (Open)
🥉 Francis Anquandah – BRONZE (Open)
On this grand stage in Lomé — Ghana’s finest delivered in style. Unbeaten runs, clutch performances, and a statement to West Africa: Ghana Chess is on the rise. ♟🔥
07/04/2026
The 2026 Easter Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournament has come to a successful end 🥳🍾
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, a great mix of familiar and new faces gathered at the Presidential Lounge of the Accra Sports Stadium for an exciting day of chess ♟️
A total of 25 players competed in two 9-round Swiss events (Rapid and Blitz), battling it out for a prize pool of almost GHS 3,000.
Here are the winners from both events:
Rapid Tournament
Winner – Ameku Philip 🏆
2nd Place – Akpa Prince 🥈
3rd Place – Dr. Loglo Daniel Mensah 🥉
Best Female – WCM Maud Benson 🎖️
Best Junior – Harshan Pradeep 🎖️
Best Senior – Prof. Richard Adanu 🎖️
Blitz Tournament
Winner – CM Clinton Fomevor 🏆
2nd Place – Akpa Prince 🥈
3rd Place – WCM Maud Benson 🥉
Best Female – WCM Maud Benson 🎖️
Best Junior – Odai Ephraim 🎖️
Congratulations to all the winners 🎉 and a huge thank you to everyone who showed up to make the event a success.
See you at the next one. Cheers 🥂
06/04/2026
Ladies from the chess community in attendance at the Girls in Sports Circle event held at the Google AI Community center by the .
The seminar touched on topics like athlete wellness, leadership and the future of women in sports.
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29/03/2026
EASTER RAPID & BLITZ CHESS TOURNAMENT♟️
📍 Venue: Media Center, Accra Sports Stadium
📅 Date: Saturday, April 4
⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM prompt
FIDE RATED
Tournament Format
♟️ RAPID: 7 round Swiss (10+5)
♟️ Blitz: 9 round Swiss (3+2)
Registration Fees
💰 GHS 200 – Both Rapid & Blitz
💰 GHS 150 – Rapid or Blitz only
🍛 Free meal provided for all participants
Prizes & Awards
🏅 Medals for top 3, Best Junior, Best Female and best Senior
💰 Prizes for top performers
Open to all chess players
📌 Limited slots available – Register early using the link below!
🔗 https://forms.gle/jXPh9Jjdjw3fsg898
Deadline: Wednesday April 1, 2026
For sponsorship & enquiries:
0243144966 / 0248953654
27/03/2026
🌟🐣 EASTER HOLIDAY JUST GOT SMARTER & MORE FUN! ♟️
Looking for an exciting *and* educational way to keep your child engaged this Easter?
🎯 Look no further!
Sign them up for our *EASTER CHESS CLASS* where learning meets fun!
🧠 Your child will:
♟️ Learn the basics of chess
👫 Interact and make new friends
💡 Build critical thinking and focus skills
🎉 Enjoy a fun, safe, and engaging environment
Give your child the gift of strategy, confidence, and fun this holiday!
📲 For registration & inquiries, contact:
0244822479 / 0248953654
✨ Limited slots available — secure your spot today!
22/02/2026
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We present to you, the newly elected executives of the Ghana Chess Association ♟️🇬🇭
19/01/2026
Congratulations to WCM Maud Benson on winning the Ghana National Women’s Championship.🏆
The top 5 performers were:
1. WCM Maud Benson - 7 pts
2. Ridham - 7 pts
3. WCM Gertrude Banini - 5.5 pts
4. Dotse Dzidzor Esi - 5 pts
5. Dotse Sumya Ibrahim - 4.5 pts
They constitute the National Chess team that represents the country at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Uzbekistan.
19/01/2026
Congratulations to CM Bernard Anhwere on winning the Ghana National Chess Championship🏆
The top performers are:
1. CM Bernard Anhwere - 7.5 pts
2. Akpa Prince - 6.5 pts
3. FM John Hasford - 5.5 pts
4. CM Fomevor Cephas Clinton - 5.5 pts
5. Loglo Daniel - 5 pts
They will constitute the National Chess team that represents the country at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Uzbekistan.
09/01/2026
2025 Ghana National Chess Championship Finals (Opens)♟️🇬🇭
The nation’s finest chess minds go into battle tomorrow.
Participants
1. FM Hasford John Kojo (1946)
2. AFM Miracle Morris (1930)
3. CM Fomevor Cephas Clinton (1913)
4. IM Anquandah Francis Eric (1912)
5. Ameku Philip Elikem (1906)
6. CM Anhwere Bernard (1895)
7. Aduamah David Kofi (1890)
8. Akpa Prince (1827)
9. Abdul-Raheem Waris Clinton (1815)
10. Dr. (Med) Loglo Daniel (1638)
Who claims the coveted National Chess Champion♟️🇬🇭 Title?
Who makes the Ghana National Chess Team - The Golden Knights?🇬🇭
Come find out !
08/01/2026
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