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Harambe we remember Harambe
His Excellency Hage G. Geingob
We value all you contributions an we will always remember you. Rest in Peace from all the Chess Players, Coaches and the Executive of the Namibia Chess Federation.
We value all you contributions an we will always remember you. Rest in Peace from all the Chess Players, Coaches and the Executive of the Namibia Chess Federation.
16 February 2024
Bank Windhoek Namibia School Teams Championhips
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We wish to inform the Players and NCF Members on the change of date from the 24-25 February 2024 to the 9-10 March 2024, for the two Tournaments. Registration is now open.
All events will be FIDE rated.
01 - 09 September 2023 by African Chess Federation
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The African Chess Confederation (ACC) and the Egyptian Chess Federation will be hosting the championships at the Guard Hotel, Cairo the Capital City of Arab Republic of Egypt. Namibia has sent off our representatives!
Harambe we remember Harambe
His Excellency Hage G. Geingob
We value all you contributions an we will always remember you. Rest in Peace from all the Chess Players, Coaches and the Executive of the Namibia Chess Federation.
We value all you contributions an we will always remember you. Rest in Peace from all the Chess Players, Coaches and the Executive of the Namibia Chess Federation.
28 October 2023 MTC the Dome Namibia Sport Expo
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Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) president Abner Xoagub, Joined the Namibia Chess Federation 2023 Sport Expo stall, where he challenged the NCF President and the current Under 8 Girl Champion to some Chess games. Mr. Xoagub also conducted some interviews on behalf of the Namibia Chess Federation.
01 - 09 September 2023 by African Chess Federation
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The African Chess Confederation (ACC) and the Egyptian Chess Federation will be hosting the championships at the Guard Hotel, Cairo the Capital City of Arab Republic of Egypt. Namibia has sent off our representatives!
Harambe we remember Harambe
His Excellency Hage G. Geingob
We value all you contributions an we will always remember you. Rest in Peace from all the Chess Players, Coaches and the Executive of the Namibia Chess Federation.
We value all you contributions an we will always remember you. Rest in Peace from all the Chess Players, Coaches and the Executive of the Namibia Chess Federation.
14 - 27 October 2023 Sponsored by Namdia
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Kaino Moongo(on the left) representing the under 8's of Namibia. James Dien(In the middle) representing the Under 10s Namibia and Iyaloo Hamutumwa(On the right) representing the Under 10s Namibia all had their very first game in Egypt. Read how it went below.
14 - 27 October 2023 Sponsored by Namdia
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Kaino Moongo(on the left) representing the under 8's of Namibia. James Dien(In the middle) representing the Under 10s Namibia and Iyaloo Hamutumwa(On the right) representing the Under 10s Namibia all had their very first game in Egypt. Read how it went below.
14 - 27 October 2023 Sponsored by Namdia
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Kaino Moongo(on the left) representing the under 8's of Namibia. James Dien(In the middle) representing the Under 10s Namibia and Iyaloo Hamutumwa(On the right) representing the Under 10s Namibia all had their very first game in Egypt. Read how it went below.
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Namibia Chess Federation - NCF
Chess Governing Body
The Namibian Chess Federation (NCF) is the overall governing body of the chess sport code in Namibia. It was established in 1991. It is responsible for :
- The selection of National Teams both Junior and Senior
- Organizing and Regulating Chess Sport Events throughout Namibia
- Promoting Fair Play and Administering FIDE Rules and Regulations.
- Training and Capacity building for its members.
Our Values
Transparency, Accountability, Governance
Mission
To deliver quality chess events both for local and international participation through transparency and fairness. To engage and unit both the Namibian government and the corporate Industry through Chess as a sport.
Vision
To promote Chess Sport as a profession and pave the way for future Namibians to not only play professional chess but make a living from chess. To formally introduce chess in schools from grade 1 to grade 12(AS Level). As well as to promote and encourage women in chess as equals amongst men.
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ELECTED IN JANUARY 2023 - LEAVE OFFICE JANUARY 2027
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Mr. Khoa Goodwill
PRESIDENT
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Mr. Emanuel Sihlahla
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Ms. Larissa Beukes
TREASURER
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Mr. Lloyd Diën
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