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he Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) is the governing body of chess competition in Uganda and a member of FIDE, the international chess federation. It administers the official national chess rating system which awards both numeric ratings and titles of distinction. The UCF was founded in 1972, became affiliated with the National Council of Sports in 1973, and in 1978 was affiliated with FIDE, the first Federation in East Africa to achieve this.
17000
members
  • Over 40 clubs
  • Over 140 Rated players
  • 12 Major Tournaments

Since 1972

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Under the auspices of the world chess federation, FIDE, Uganda Chess federation (UCF) hereby invites all friends to the 2022 Uganda Open Chess Championship which will be held from the 16thth february to 21st february 2022.
The championship is exclusively organised by the Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) and officially sponsored by the World Chess Federation FIDE.
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Known History

The UCF was formerly known as the Chess Association of Uganda, which was formed in 1972 by a group of Ugandan physicians in the wake of excitement over the defeat of Boris Spassky by Bobby Fischer at that year's World Chess Championship.

“You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win.”

GM Jose Capablanca

"The threat is stronger than the execution"

GM Aron Nimzowitsch

“Basics, master basics.”

FM Wanyama Harold

“if you know how you lost, that means i didn't play well"

IM Elijah Emojong

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I'm really happy with the Uganda Chess federation, we now have more chess rated games than before and also the game has become more popular around the country, great work
Mandialla Benj Chess Player
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Chess in Uganda is experiencing a boom and the best is yet to come.
Mwaka Emmanuel President Uganda Chess Federation.

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