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♟️ MALAWI MAKES A STRONG STATEMENT! 🇲🇼 #UPDATE | THREE MALAWIAN PRISON CHESS TEAMS QUALIFY FOR THE QUARTER-FINALS! Dadaz Chess Academy is proud to announce that three Malawian prison chess teams have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Intercontinental Chess for Freedom Online Chess Championship for Inmates! 🏆 The teams are: 🇲🇼 Zomba Prison 🇲🇼 Kachere Women’s Prison 🇲🇼 Bvumbwe Young Offenders ♟️ An impressive opening day! 🔥 Bvumbwe Young Offenders topped their group after winning all their games against Romania, Serbia and Kenya. 💪 Zomba Prison finished second in its group after recording victories against Serbia, Croatia, Albania and Germany, drawing with Italy and losing to Zimbabwe. 👏 Kachere Women’s Prison also secured a quarter-final place, finishing second in its group after winning all their games except against Romania. The three teams return to action tomorrow as they continue their journey towards the semi-finals. At Dadaz Chess Academy, we believe chess is more than a game. It is a powerful tool for rehabilitation, mental development, discipline and social inclusion. These results demonstrate the talent, determination and potential of inmates when given opportunities to participate and compete on the international stage. We congratulate all three teams and wish them the very best in the quarter-finals. Malawi is proudly represented, and the journey continues! 🇲🇼♟️ Let’s rally behind our teams! #DadazChessAcademy #ChessForFreedom #MalawiChess #PrisonChess #ChessForDevelopment #Malawi 🇲🇼♟️

♟️🇲🇼 INTERCONTINENTAL CHESS FOR FREEDOM ONLINE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR INMATES MALAWI IS ON THE BOARD! The Intercontinental Chess for Freedom Online Chess Championship for Inmates is underway, with Malawi proudly registering six teams to participate in this international competition. 🇲🇼 Malawi’s registered teams: 1. Maula Men 2. Maula Youth 3. Kachere Women Prison 4. Zomba Prison 5. Bvumbwe Young Offenders 6. Mzimba Prison 🌍 Malawi is among the countries with a high number of registered teams, both in Africa and across the globe, demonstrating the growing interest in chess within correctional facilities. ♟️ Chess for Freedom goes beyond competition. It promotes mental development, rehabilitation, inclusion, and the power of chess to connect people across borders. Six teams. One nation. One global chess community. 🇲🇼 Malawi is ready to make its mark! #ChessForFreedom #IntercontinentalChessChampionship #MalawiChess #DadazChess #ChessForInmates #ChessForRehabilitation

Its always day one ! Happy birthday @Tunde_OD the dreamer ...And the way you impact many dreamers like Jennifer in malawi is incredible ... – at Malawi

We cannot do this alone. Your support can help us reach more inmates, restore hope, and create second chances through chess. To support our projects, please donate through the link in our bio. ♟️❤️ #chessforfreedom #dadazchess #MalawiChess #prison @thegiftofchess @Susan_GOC

🌱♟️ Dadaz Chess Academy held a Tree Planting and Chess event at a school in rural Lilongwe, in partnership with VITALITE Malawi and Nthawi Farms. The initiative promoted environmental responsibility while helping learners build discipline, patience, critical thinking and problem-solving skills through chess. We also appreciate VITALITE Malawi for providing affordable solar equipment that helps families and communities access clean and reliable energy. Together, we are planting trees, empowering young minds and building a greener future. 🌳☀️ #DadazChessAcademy #VITALITEMalawi #NthawiFarms #TreePlanting #ChessForDevelopment #CleanEnergy

Today, Dadaz Chess Academy is proud to partner with SeedCo for the launch of the Seed Co Chess Club, while using chess as a powerful tool to promote men’s mental health awareness. ♟️🧠💚 Through chess, we aim to build resilience, patience, teamwork, problem-solving skills and healthier minds. We are not just moving pieces—we are planting seeds of strategy, wellness and positive change. Chess is more than a game; it is a step towards mental wellness. #DadazChessAcademy #SeedCoChessClub #MensMentalHealth #ChessForWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #InspiringMinds #StrongerMindsHealthierLives

♟️ WE MADE HISTORY AT DZALEKA REFUGEE CAMP! Yesterday, Dadaz Chess successfully held its first-ever chess tournament for refugees at Ubuntu Nations School in Dzaleka Refugee Camp. It was an incredible experience bringing together young and adult chess players to compete, connect and enjoy the game of chess. As the first tournament of its kind organised by Dadaz Chess, we are proud to have made history. A special thank you to Ubuntu Nations School, Hearty Heart Organisation, all the players, organisers and everyone who helped make the event a success. This is only the beginning. Through chess, we will continue inspiring minds, promoting inclusion and supporting mental wellness in our communities. Dadaz Chess — Inspiring Minds. #DadazChess #WeMadeHistory #DzalekaRefugeeCamp #ChessForAll #MentalHealthAwareness #InspiringMinds

♟️ DADAZ CHESS TAKES CHESS TO DZALEKA REFUGEE CAMP For the first time in our history, Dadaz Chess will organise a chess tournament specifically for refugees at Ubuntu Nations School in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Dowa, this Saturday. The tournament will bring together chess players in the Under-12, Under-17 and adult categories, with various exciting prizes awaiting the winners. Refugee chess player Tozi Michael expressed his excitement about the tournament and thanked Dadaz Chess for creating this opportunity. Ubuntu Nations School Director Evaldo Joseph also shared his excitement as the school prepares to host this historic event. The tournament is being organised as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, in collaboration with Hearty Heart Organisation, a youth-led organisation headed by Japhet Rugena that promotes mental health and well-being among young people in Dzaleka Camp. Through chess, we continue to inspire minds, promote inclusion and create safe spaces where everyone can learn, connect and grow. Dadaz Chess — Inspiring Minds. ♟️ #DadazChess #InspiringMinds #DzalekaRefugeeCamp #ChessForMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #ChessForAll #Refugees

Dadaz Ladies Mbakukaya Rapid Chess Tournament Concludes in Style The Dadaz Ladies Mbakukaya Rapid Chess Tournament came to a colourful end today at Kwithu Kitchen Restaurant, where 22 talented chess ladies gathered to compete in a beautiful display of strategy, confidence, and sportsmanship. The tournament was proudly sponsored by Kwithu Kitchen and Dadaz Chess, in collaboration with the Northern Region Chess League. Ann George emerged as the champion of the tournament, walking away with K75,000, a laptop bag, and a medal. Ann, who is also a national team player, is expected to represent Malawi at the World Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan this September. Naomi Banda finished in second position with 5.5 points, winning a silver medal, a Susan@50 T-shirt, and K50,000. She was followed by Shalom Chalira, who finished third with 5 points, receiving a medal, K25,000, and a chess key ring. The Best Youngest Player award went to Lisa Chimeta, who received a medal, a Susan@50 T-shirt, and K20,000. Christian Nyondo was named the overall Fair Play Winner, receiving K20,000 and a chess set. Speaking during the event, the Director of Kwithu Kitchen assured the ladies that Kwithu Kitchen will continue supporting chess and has provided space for ladies to practise and grow their game. Chess Association of Malawi of Malawi Vice President, Francis Kudzula, emphasised the importance of collaboration and partnerships in developing chess to greater heights. He also commended Dadaz Chess and Kwithu Kitchen for organising such an important tournament. Dadaz Chess Academy-North Director for the North, Loreen Chimeta, appreciated the support rendered towards the event and pledged that more tournaments for ladies will be organised in the future. The Chief Arbiter, Susan Musa Namangale, also thanked Kwithu Kitchen for its support and encouraged more ladies to take part in chess tournaments. She reminded the players that chess builds champions not only on the board, but in life as well. At Dadaz Chess, we remain committed to creating more opportunities for girls and women in chess. Congratulations to all the winners and participants! #DadazChess #InspiringMinds #WomenInChess #LadiesChess #MbakukayaRapidChess #KwithuKitchen #NorthernRegionChessLeague #ChessMalawi

Congratulations to our very own Alinafe Dissi and Temwa Kumwenda for being selected to participate in the Malawi National Council of Sports Women in Sports Leadership Program. At Dadaz Chess Academy, we are proud to see our young ladies not only growing on the chessboard but also stepping into leadership spaces. This is a big milestone and an inspiration to many girls in chess and sports. We wish you all the best as you represent Dadaz and continue to shine. ♟️👏 #DadazChessAcademy #WomenInSports #ChessLeadership #GirlsInChess #InspiringMinds

Today, our Dadaz Director and Operations Manager had the pleasure of visiting SOM Chess Academy in Uganda as part of their chess tour. During the visit, SOM Chess Academy received beautifully made recycled chess sets gifted by The Gift of Chess, through the Dadaz Founder, who also serves as a Global Head of The Gift of Chess. It was a great moment of connection, learning, and sharing ideas on how chess continues to transform young minds across Africa. Dadaz Chess continues to grow, connect, and inspire beyond borders. ♟️🌍 #DadazChess #SOMChessAcademy #TheGiftOfChess #ChessInAfrica #ChessForImpact #InspiringMinds

Meet our Operations Manager in Entebbe, Uganda, representing Dadaz Chess at the Africa Youth Chess Championship. He was live on National Broadcasting Station, sharing the Dadaz Chess journey, He is also serving as a volunteer arbiter in the Under 14 category, contributing to the smooth running of the championship. This is the kind of exposure we want for our children — confidence, experience, discipline, and international opportunities through chess. Parents, send your children to Dadaz Chess and let them grow through the game. Dadaz Chess — Inspiring Minds. #DadazChess #InspiringMinds #AfricaYouthChessChampionship #ChessForKids #MalawiChess

RAIPLY Malawi and W Travels Partner with Dadaz Chess for the Africa Youth Chess Championship in Uganda Dadaz Chess children have travelled to Uganda to participate in the Africa Youth Chess Championship, taking place from 14th to 23rd May 2026. RAIPLY Malawi has sponsored Dadaz Chess with MK2.7 million to support logistics for the children representing Malawi at the continental event. One of the players, Shivasai Patil, who will compete in the Under 16 category, won an air ticket sponsored by W Travels during the Susan @ 50 Chess Championship. Alipo Namangale, the Under 10 National Champion, is being sponsored by Dadaz Chess, while Sharadasai Patil is being supported by his parents. The support from RAIPLY Malawi has come at the right time, helping make the trip possible for the young players. Both Shivasai and Alipo have previously participated in the Africa Youth Chess Championships in South Africa and Zimbabwe, and they continue to show great improvement. The Dadaz Chess children join Clara Robert, who has been supported by Pyxus Malawi under the Chessam Schools Program, as part of Malawi’s representation at the continental championship. We wish all the children the very best as they represent Malawi in Uganda. May they play with confidence, discipline, and pride. #DadazChess #RAIPLYMalawi #WTravels #AfricaYouthChessChampionship #ChessMalawi #YouthInChess #MalawiChess #ChessForImpact #ProudlyMalawian #SusanAt50