Harare Chess Society

Congratulations to ZPC Hwange on being the best perfoming organisation at the 2026 Corporate Individual Chess Championship held at Monomotapa Hotel on Saturday 6 June 2026

Christian Nyatsambo Crowned Champion at 2026 Corporate Individual Chess Championship

Congratulations to Christian Nyatsambo of Khayah Cement on winning the 2026 Corporate Individual Chess Championship held at the iconic Monomotapa Hotel on Saturday, 6 June 2026.

Christian scored a stellar 6 points from 7 games to top the 84-player tournament roster, losing only to Tapiwa Gora of Mwos, who eventually came second. Christian and Tapiwa were among 6 players who scored 6 points at the event, only to be separated on the tie breaks, a testament to the stiff competition at this year’s event.

Matthew Kaverenga of Crown Legacy was third, followed by the reigning 2026 Bulawayo Corporate Chess Champion, Rickie Malaba. Last year’s runner-up, Michael Ngwerume of TV sales, was in 5th position this year.

The Best Female Player award was won by Anymore Musuta of CBZ, making it two years in a row for CBZ, which also won it in 2025. The second-best female went to Toboka Tshuma of Harare City.

The overall Best Performing company Award went to the Zimbabwe Power Company, all the way from Hwange. The second-best-performing company was Khayah Cement.

CICC 2026 had a record 16 organisations in attendance, signalling growing interest in chess by the Zimbabwe corporates.

Christian Nyatsambo walked away with the Championship shield, an upright fridge and a lavish full dress up by 4 May International.

We extend our appreciation to all the organisations that made this year’s event possible. Special gratitude to Harare Chess Academy, Gifts of Chess and 4 May International, who were our 2026 sponsoring partners.

We are pleased to announce a significant enhancement to the Corporate Individual Chess Championship (CiCC), aimed at establishing this event as Zimbabwe’s most prestigious chess tournament. We will be introducing a Blazer as part of our winners' prizes - a concept inspired by the Golf Masters, where the winner is awarded a Green Blazer.

The CiCC Blazer will serve as a symbol of achievement and distinction, becoming a lasting addition to the prize collection of each new champion every year.

To facilitate the establishment of this tradition, we are delighted to inform you that we have secured the sponsorship of 4 May International

4 May is a premium clothing brand in Zimbabwe, which has also dressed the Zimbabwe Men’s national football and cricket teams.

In a gracious move 4 May has offered a full attire ensemble for the 2026 CiCC Champion, from Blazer to tie, including a premium shirt, and trousers/slacks.

Remember passion never gets out of fashion!

See you on 6 June 2026 at the Monomotapa Hotel.

After 9 Rounds of the Premier Chess League:

- only two players have played all 9 rounds ie Elvis Chaoma (Axis) and Raymond Mukazika (Zimworx). These players also appear among the players with the most wins.

- Alms Machengedzero's consistency this season has indeed inspired Minerva to be ontop for the better part of this season so far. He has scored 6.5 from 8 games

- Blessing Mbabvu has been on fire in the colours of Intellects collecting 6.5 points from just 7 games. His perfomance rating (2004) ranks 6th amon all league players.

After 9 rounds of the 2026 Premier Chess League we track the best perfoming players so far

After today's semi final draw its now clear that one team from Harare City Chess Club will play the Finals. Who will they play? Find out on 4 July 2026 when the Teams Cup returns for the Semi-Finals.

- Exciting Fide Rated Rapid Chess brought to you by Harare Chess Society.

Round 5 of the Premier Chess League will get underway today at Telone Campus along Bulawayo Road. The league is shaping up as most clubs and players warm up to the 34 rounds chess marathon.

Who will win the 2026 Premier Chess League?