Tournament starts at 1:30pm prompt and ends at 4:30pm. Prize giving at 5:30pm
Chess Tournament
Chess lovers, we've got you covered! ๐ง โ๏ธ
Budding chess stars have an opportunity to shine๐๐ซ and win at the 2025 Akada Children's Book Festival Chess Tournament ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ. (Under 16s only).
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๏ธ Certificates ๐๐๐
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๏ธ Prizes ๐๐๐
1st prize N60K
2nd prize N50K
3rd prize N40K
4th prize N30K
5th prize N20k
Due to space constraints only a maximum of 24 players can take part but you must register before all the spots are taken or before registration closes on Wednesday May 20, 2026, whichever comes first.
Remember this tournament is for children under 16 only.
Date: Saturday May 23, 2026
Tournament starts: 1:30pm prompt
Tournament ends: 4:30pm
Prize Giving: 5:30pm
Venue: Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The registered chess players will compete against each other in three rounds and the top three players (based on scores ๐๐ฅ), will be announced at the festival.
Sound exciting? Register now before all the spots are taken or before registration closes on May 20, 2026.
This is your chance to show what youโve got and get score-backed bragging rights ๐๐๐.
