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Acheampong Dave Quansah wins Under-20 African Genius Chess title
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Acheampong Dave Quansah has emerged as the winner of the Under-20 category at the second edition of the African Genius Chess Championship. Held on October 24, 2026, at Ghud Park within the Accra Mall, the tournament gathered approximately 200 young chess enthusiasts competing across seven distinct age categories. The event serves as a vital platform to identify and nurture young talent while promoting the strategic game among the youth in Ghana.
In the highly competitive Under-20 division, Quansah secured the top spot, followed by Gyepi-Garbrah Emmanuel Kelvin and Anang Richard, who placed second and third, respectively. The top performers were rewarded with prizes including laptops and certificates to recognize their intellectual achievement and dedication to the sport. The tournament was organized through a partnership between Imagination Africa and the Mentors Chess Academy, specifically designed to include children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to ensure broad access to the competition.
Organizers emphasized that the championship is intended to be more than just a sports competition; it is a strategic tool for youth development. By engaging in chess, participants are encouraged to enhance their critical thinking, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. The initiative seeks to integrate these cognitive skills into the everyday lives of the students, fostering a generation of analytical thinkers capable of tackling complex challenges in their academic and personal lives.
As the second installment of the African Genius Chess Championship, the event continues to grow in scale and impact within the Ghanaian sporting landscape. The success of this year's tournament highlights the increasing interest in chess among the youth and the ongoing efforts by private organizations to support extracurricular intellectual growth. Moving forward, the organizers expressed a commitment to expanding the reach of the game to more schools and communities across the country.