Wanyange, Gayaza Junior win inaugural KCB Schools Chess Tournament

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reported that Wanyange Girls Secondary School and Gayaza Junior School emerged overall champions at the inaugural KCB Schools Chess Tournament, held at Kampala Parents School over the weekend. Each winning school received a solar panel system as the top prize after strong performances across multiple competition categories.

According to the report, the event drew 830 learners from 77 schools across Uganda, making it the largest schools chess gathering recorded in the country. The tournament was organised by KCB Bank Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Chess Federation, Duya Discoveries, School Pay, ICEA Lion, Ruparelia Foundation and Brand Chess Life Academy. Players aged six to 20 competed in age groups from Under-6 to Under-20, using a rapid format of 10 minutes per player with a three-second increment for each move.

Schools represented included Kampala Parents School, Delhi Public School International, Rainbow International School, Namiryango High School, Seroma Christian High School, Manifest International School, Caltec Academy and others. The Independent quoted KCB Bank Uganda Managing Director Edgar Byamah as saying the tournament was intended to promote critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making among young people, while Uganda Chess Federation treasurer David Muwanguzi described the event as a boost for junior chess development.

The report said all participants received certificates, participating schools were given chess boards, and individual age-category winners received trophies and prizes. Organisers said the competition is expected to become an annual fixture on Uganda’s schools sporting calendar, with the broader aim of identifying young talent and expanding access to competitive chess.