Queens of Chivhu

Thank you so much Zimbabwe Chess Federation. As a club from the peripheries we really appreciate your support for the development of chess in the grassroots.

ZimChess to the world!

On behalf of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF), I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support throughout 2025.

It was a landmark year for Zimbabwean chess, marked by historic achievements that would not have been possible without your partnership.

Together, we successfully hosted the flagship of ACC 16th African Youth Chess Championship in Harare, at Convent School and Cresta hotels providing a continental stage for our rising stars. Participants of the AYCC had a story to tell about Zimbabwe hospitality.

We also witnessed record-breaking participation in its largest tournament held in Zimbabwe the Minerva Zimbabwe Open which witnessed its largest participants by and large of approximately 400 participants.

ZCF successfully held the CABS Candidates Chess Tournament at CBD in Bulawayo, The CBZ Nationals at CBZ Head offic, Crystal Candy Schools Chess Championships and celebrated the international success of our players and the certification of new FIDE International Arbiter and numerous Chess Fide arbiters

Your commitment has been the "grandmaster move" behind our success.

As we look toward 2026, we are excited to build on this momentum, focusing on grassroots development, inclusivity, and technical excellence.

We look forward to another year of winning strategies and shared victories.

ZCF thanks Gvt, ministry of Sport, SRC, partners, sponsors, affiliates, fans, players, parents, executive members and employees for an exciting 2025.

ZCF wishes you a prosperous and successful 2026.

Yours in Chess

Todd Mapingire

ZCF President

CABS African Chess Confederation- Confédération Africaine des Echecs Minerva Risk Advisors Joina City, Zimbabwe Tshepiso Lopang FIDE - International Chess Federation

Our queen, Grace Zvarebwa, 14, of Queens of Chivhu Chess Club won a Silver Medal and best under 20 (ladies) at the CABS CANDIDATES chess tournament held in Bulawayo, recently.

Chivhu to the World !!

Pictures from an African Youth Chess Championship tournament recently held in Harare. Our Chess King (Devine Rivete) and Queens ( Grace Zvarebwa and Otilia Mushure) gave a good account of themselves. We keep moving!

Hello Albania!

Our Queens of Chivhu are coming there!

1. Grace Zvarebwa Under 14 Girls Gold medalist

2. Ruramai Tapambwa Under 16 Girls Silver medalist

3. Divine Rivete Under 18 Boys Bronze medalist.

Many thanks to Liebenberg High School and the school staff for making the journey for the World Youth Chess Qualifiers at Jameson High School, Kadoma a success. Chivhu Hoyee!!

Current positions of Grace Zvarebwa, Ruramai Tapambwa and Devine Rivete at the Zimbabwe Chess Championships in Kadoma. Our positions look very very good. Lets Go team!

Our Queens and King of Chivhu Chess club are at Jameson High School in Kadoma for the 2025 Zimbabwe Under 14, 16 & 18 Chess
Championships hosted by the Zimbabwe Chess Federation. We wish Grace Zvarebwa, Ruramai Tapambwa and Devine Rivete well.

Our Queensof Chivhu will invade the City of Gold for the FIDE rated JR Mawere National Under 20 Chess Championship

The National Association of Primary Schools Heads (NAPH) inter-district Chess tournament held in Marondera. Our Queens of Chivhu :

●Munenyasha Musiiwa (Girls Under 10) Gold medal
●Tawananyasha Nyambo (Girls Under 12) Silver medal
● Patrick Mamire (Boys Under 12) Silver medal
● Patricia Madziva (Girls Under 14) Silver medal

Well done Queens of Chivhu 👏👏👏.

Go! Queens of Chivhu Go!

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Madeline Chngs, Lesley Qudakwashe Mujuru, Nasha Chimanganya