Why focusing on the opening does not work in chess
To improve in chess, every player must adopt a systematic approach to studying and understanding the core principles that govern the...
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Reuben Salimu
Oct 81 min read
Club Secretary Liz Weideman
We are excited to welcome Liz Weideman as the new Club Secretary for the African Chess Lounge. With her extensive administrative...
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Reuben Salimu
Aug 261 min read
Hans, a lesson on the impact of mistakes when you are young
American chess player GM Hans Niemann has once again made headlines, this time for his surprising ascent to world rank #16 on the live...
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Reuben Salimu
Aug 62 min read
2nd Young Minds Classic
The chess community is abuzz with excitement as we gear up for the 2nd Young Minds Chess Classic 2024! Following the resounding success...
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Reuben Salimu
Jun 161 min read
Celebrating Excellence: 12 African Chess Lounge Students at the 2024 African Youth Championship
As an academy, we often don’t highlight our achievements, but we would like to share the progress our students have made. Two months ago,...
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Reuben Salimu
Jun 73 min read
Mastering Chess Evaluation: A Guide for Young Players
Introduction: As a young chess player, understanding when and how to evaluate a position is crucial for your growth and success in the...
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Reuben Salimu
Mar 181 min read
Congratulations to all the victors of the Teneo Chess Open!
This weekend's contest was a showcase of sharp minds and strategic prowess. Special applause for Liam Wernhard of Teneo School, who...
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Reuben Salimu
Mar 152 min read
Cultivating Key Behaviors in Young Chess Players
Chess, a game rich in strategy and foresight, offers more than just an intellectual challenge; it provides a unique platform for personal...
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Reuben Salimu
Oct 26, 20231 min read
A recent conversation with a mom regarding being in the Club
I recently had an enquiry from a mom and with her permission I am publishing our chat here Mum: Good afternoon, Coach Reuben. I wanted to...
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Reuben Salimu
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Understanding Development in Chess: A Perspective by Reuben Salimu
In the game of chess, a player named Aron Nimzowitsch talked about a smart way to move your pieces on the board which he called...
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Reuben Salimu
Sep 24, 20231 min read
🏆 Club Nominations for the Chess Connects Us Event 🏆
We are excited to announce our club’s nominations for the upcoming Chess Connects Us Event: Seniors: • Best Club Male: Minenhle Mncwabe...
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Reuben Salimu
Sep 9, 20231 min read
Round 11 Player Review: African Chess Lounge A's Dominant Display
Round 11 on 2023/09/09 at 09h30 African Chess Lounge A vs. Mitchells Plain A: 5 : 1 Salimu, Reuben (1869) vs. Sinden, Reginald (1539): 1...
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Reuben Salimu
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Congratulations to Our Rising Chess Stars!
Greetings to our esteemed African Chess Lounge community! We are elated to announce that several of our young and talented players have...
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Reuben Salimu
Sep 5, 20232 min read
African Chess Lounge A's Remarkable Weekend Showdowns
The African Chess Lounge A team, an emblem of chess finesse in the WP Club League 2023 B Division, once more made their presence felt on...
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Reuben Salimu
Aug 28, 20233 min read
African Chess Lounge A: Weekend Round-Up!
The echoes of clashing pieces and the ticking of the clock marked yet another thrilling weekend for the African Chess Lounge A team. As...
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Reuben Salimu
Jul 27, 20231 min read
How do I improve?
As a chess coach, I often come across eager chess players who yearn to improve their skills. One frequent question I encounter is: How...
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Reuben Salimu
Jun 12, 20231 min read
What is chess.com
Chess.com is a popular online chess platform where users can play games of chess against other players from around the world. It offers...
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Reuben Salimu
May 24, 20232 min read
🌟 Exciting Weekend of Chess Development and Collaboration! 🌟
I had the incredible opportunity to spend a weekend dedicated to chess development, joining forces with Genesis Chess Club from...
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Reuben Salimu
May 11, 20232 min read
The King vs The Queen: A Chess Perspective
Chess, the game of strategic prowess, often elicits intriguing questions from players of all ages. Recently, a curious third grader posed...
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Reuben Salimu
Mar 24, 20231 min read
New Master in the House
🎉👏🏆 Get ready to cheer, folks! We've got some AMAZING news. 🏆👏🎉 Please join us in celebrating the phenomenal achievement of our...
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