Chess |06 May 2026

Seychelles chess gains momentum with visit from UK champion

The Seychelles Chess Federation marked a significant milestone in its development efforts this week by welcoming one of United Kingdom’s most accomplished chess figures, Nigel Short, for a special masterclass held on Monday.

The event, hosted at the National Library, drew more than a dozen enthusiastic chess players eager to learn from the three-time UK champion and Fédération Internationale des Échecs (Fide) development officer.

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