Chess Heights

26/09/2026

Chess Heights Monthly is loading… ♟️🔥
Chess players in Bauchi • Ekiti • Gombe • Lagos • Osun • Oyo — this one’s for you!
This Saturday, 3rd October, the boards are set and the competition is calling.
Come through for:
🔥 Strong games

🔥 Skill improvement

🔥 Good vibes & chess family

🔥 Another unforgettable Chess Heights experience
Whether you’re a beginner or a rated player, there’s a seat waiting for you.
📍 Check the flyers for venue, time & details in your state.
Don’t just watch from the sidelines — be part of it.
See you on the 64 squares this Saturday! ♟️💪
Tag your chess partner and let’s make it lit!

19/09/2026

From school chess to the world stage ♟️
Mercy Iliya won two bronze medals at the 2026 FIDE World Amateur Championships in Abuja.
Her story is about growth, resilience & claiming space at the board.
Read it here:

Mercy Iliya: From School Chess to the World Amateur Podium Published by Boluwatife Durojaiye September 18, 2026 For Mercy Iliya, chess began at school. At first, it was simply something she was curious about and wanted to try. But as she played more, she discovered that the game offered far more tha...

05/09/2026

We are using Frank Marshall's games to understand chess better.

04/09/2026

Live Study of Frank J Marshall's Games With An Olympian

03/09/2026

Study of Frank J Marshall's games live on Thursday.

03/09/2026

A Chess Olympian will be livestreaming the study of Frank J Marshall's games on this page every 6am to 8am, Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th.

01/09/2026

♟️🔥 CHESS HEIGHTS LAGOS IS BACK!

Timothy took 3rd in August. Now the Oyakhilome twins, David & Daniel, are in town! 👀

Can Lagos stop them?

📖 Timothy’s story:
https://zurl.co/ld6e7

📅 Sept. 5!

“Honour” Is Back: Timothy Nwagwu and the Return of Chess Heights Published by Boluwatife Durojaiye August 30, 2026 For Timothy Nwagwu, Chess Heights Lagos is more than just another tournament on the calendar. It was the first chess competition he ever played. Back in 2024, Timothy walked into Ch...

01/09/2026

🔥 CHESS HEIGHTS MONTHLY IS COMING! 🔥♟️

Nigeria’s monthly chess action returns on Saturday, September 5, with players competing simultaneously across SIX STATES! 🇳🇬🏆

📍 BAUCHI • GOMBE • OYO • OSUN • LAGOS • EKITI

Whether you are a beginner, junior, intermediate, or experienced player, Chess Heights Monthly is your opportunity to test your skills, compete, make new friends, and experience the excitement of competitive chess.

📅 Saturday, September 5
📍 6 States. One Chess Community. One Big Day!

♟️ Think. Play. Compete. Rise.
🏆 Chess Heights Monthly — Nigeria’s Monthly Chess Experience!

Don’t miss it. Register now and bring your A-game!

28/08/2026

🔥 CHESS HEIGHTS MONTHLY — SEPTEMBER 5!

This Saturday, chess takes over! 🇳🇬

📍 Gombe
📍 Oyo

2 states. 1 big chess community. 🏆

Come play. Compete. Rise!

♟️ Chess Heights Monthly